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2020 Hero’s Journey SYMPOSIUM
About the
Hero’s Journey Symposium
The Hero’s Journey Symposium is be comprised of facilitated panel discussions and a closing synthesis session. The panel discussions bring together a 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; providing a collective sharing of best practices; identifying policy and research gaps; and providing a white paper summarizing the current state of affairs and offering solutions to create
“better pathways to recovery, from wounds to wellness”.
Panel Discussions
Improving Mental Well-Being For Children And Families
Discussion on improving mental health awareness in families and children
New Technologies and Integrative Models of Care In Managing Mental Health and Well-Being
Embracing innovation and the role that new technologies play in advancing care and how we understand mental health
The Healing Arts and The Art Of Healing
Discussion on incorporating Mindfulness, Yoga and other Art into the healing process and supporting long term mental health and resiliency
From Wounds to Wellness
How do we build collaborative relationships with the public and private sectors to shape sustainable pathways for mental health recovery and create a community blueprint to support resilient communities?
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Symposium
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
The City Club Of Washington
9:00 aM - 4:30 pM
Reception 4:30 pM - 6:00pm
9:00 AM - Opening Remarks
Col. Mary Lowe Mayhugh (Ret.) - Founder & President, John P Mayhugh Foundation9:05 AM - Special Guest Remarks
Congressman David Trone (D-MD)9:15 AM - Panel 1: Improving Mental Well-Being for Children and Families
Facilitator: Deborah Harmon-Pugh - Healthy Caregiver Foundation, National Campaign Manager, Women Veterans Rock!
Trish Glowacki - Executive Director, The Glowmedia Project
Kayla Berry - Military Family
Dr. Neil Bernstein - Child/Adult Psychologist
10:30 AM - Health Defender Award
Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (D-IL)10:50 AM - 22 Push Up Challenge
Col. Mike Cannon (Ret.) - Honoring the 22 Veterans lost to suicide daily11:00 AM - Hero Defender Award
Congressman Greg Steube (R-FL)11:15 AM - Panel 2: New Technologies and Integrative Models of Care in Managing Mental Health and Well-Being
Facilitator: Mr. Gregg Pane - Principal, MITRE Health Innovation
Dr. Brian L. Meyer, Ph.D., LCP, PTSD-SUD Specialist - Interim Workplace Violence Prevention Coordinator, Veterans Administration
Dr. Jarrod Reisweber, Psy.D. - Substance Abuse Psychologist, Veterans Administration
Matt Miclette, MPH, MS, RN - Director of Clinical Operations, Neuroflow
12:15 PM - Lunch
1:30 PM - Legislator of the Year Award
Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE)1:35 PM - Panel 3: The Healing Arts and the Art of Healing
Facilitator: Dr. Susie Carmack, PhD, MFA, MEd, ERYT, NBC-HWC - Assistant Professor, Department of Global and Community Health Senior Scholar, Center for the Advancement of Well-Being George Mason University
Alexis Hartwik, MA, RYT 200 - Creative Artist and Author and Director of Education, Keegan Theatre
Billie Krishawn - Actor, Visual Artist, and Teaching Artist
Amy D. Yamashiro, Ed.D. - Reiki Master & Tao Practitioner
3:00 PM - Panel 4: From Wounds to Wellness
Facilitator: Ms. Kathleen Koch - Founder and President, LeadersLink
Brandee Izquierdo, MPA - Executive Director, SAFEProject.US
Tom Mutryn - Founder, Mike’s Place
4:00 PM - Closing Remarks
Col. Mary Lowe Mayhugh (Ret.), Founder & President
4:30 PM - Reception