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2019 Hero’s Journey SYMPOSIUM
ABOUT
The Hero’s Journey Symposium will be comprised of facilitated panel discussions and a closing synthesis session. The panel discussions will bring together wide array of stakeholders, including brain health researchers, physicians, military leaders, public policy experts, and community advocates. Our outcomes include shaping a “call to action” for a public information campaign; provide a collective sharing of best practices; identify policy and research gaps; provide a white paper summarizing the current state of affairs and offer solutions to create
“better pathways to recovery, from wounds to wellness”.
Panel Discussions
Our Military Families
Looking at the impacts of military life on our children and how to better identify risk factors and interventions for children and families.
Science & Research - we need more
Identifying gaps in research and knowledge, showcasing emerging and new research, and developing platforms to share new research.
beyond the military - our unsung heroes
When our nation responds to natural disasters or traumatic events, we must understand how the effects of intense stress and traumatic situations impacts our journalists, first responders, and volunteers.
Resilient Communities - building stepping stones
Discuss the opportunities for governments, the healthcare industry, academia and the non-profit sector to collaborate and support initiatives in our communities.
Sponsors
Symposium
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
8:30 aM - 4:30 pM
Reception
5:00 pM - 7:00 pM
Capitol Hill Club
Rooms: Speakers, California, New York
300 First St. SE, Washington DC 20003
8:00 AM - CHECK-IN / BREAKFAST
8:50 AM - OPENING REMARKS
Ms. Susan Wranik & Col. (Ret) Mary Lowe Mayhugh
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM - our military families
Facilitator: Ms. Kelly Hruska - National Association of Military Families
Dr. Patricia Lester
Dr. Stephen Cozza
Dr. Jess Calohan
Colonel Kevin and Mrs. Berry
10:15 AM-11:15 AM - science, technology, research - “we need more"
Facilitator: Mr. Gregg Pane, Principal, MITRE
Dr. Brian L. Meyer, Ph.D., LCP, PTSD-SUD Specialist Interim Workplace Violence Prevention Coordinator, Veterans Administration
Dr. Joshua C. Morganstein, M.D., CAPT, U.S. Public Health Service, Associate Professor of Psychiatry Assistant Chair, Department of Psychiatry, Assistant Director, Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress, Uniformed Services University
11:15 am - 11:40am - Hero Defender award
Congressman Phil Roe, M.D. (TN-1)
11:40 am - 12:00 pm - Mini Panel - The art of healing
Facilitator: Mr. Ben King, Founder Armor Down
Nicolette H. Rubin, MT-BC, NMT, Board Certified Neurologic Music Therapist, Capital View Community Living Center
Christopher Baity, Executive Director, Semper K9 Assistance Dogs
12:00 AM - 1:00 PM - Lunch
1:15 PM - 1:45 PM - Special Remarks
Dr. Richard McKeon, SAMHSA
1:45 PM - 2:00 PM - Health Defender Award
Congressman David Trone (MD-6)
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Beyond our military - “Our Unsung heroes”
Facilitator: Ms. Kathleen Koch, Founder and President LeadersLink
Mr. Mark DiBona, PIO, Blue H.E.L.P.; Retired Police Officer
Dr. Elana Newman, Co-Director of the University of Tulsa Institute of Trauma, Adversity and Injustice, Research Director, Dart Center for Journalism & Trauma
Dr. Tim Dietz, Licensed Professional Counselor & Owner/CEO, Behavioral Wellness Resources; Retired Fire Captain & Paramedic
Valerie Cole, Manager of Disaster Health and Mental Health Services, American Red Cross
3:10 PM - 4:10 PM - resilient communities - “Developing better stepping stones"
Facilitator: Dr. Suzie Carmack
Dr. Bradley D. Stein, M.D., Ph.D., Director, Opioid Policies, Tools, and Information , Center of Research Excellence (OPTIC)
Dr. Bill Hazel, George Mason University
Carrie Ann Alford
4:10 PM - 4:30 PM - CLOSING REMARKS
Ms. Susan Wranik & Col. (Ret) Mary Lowe Mayhugh