Join us at Charles Drew University in Watts, Los Angeles. This event, is specifically designed to benefit high school age parents and children by providing them with strategies to manage anxiety and promote mental wellness.
Expert speakers and panelists will share valuable insights and practical tools that improve mental health, and achieve academic success.
This is a unique opportunity to learn from the best in the field, and pave the way towards a healthier and happier future for you and your family.
The conference opens at 8:30am with a continental breakfast and registration for workshops & breakout sessions.
SCHEDULE:
- Continental Breakfast: 8:30 AM
- Registration: 8:30 AM
- Opening Plenary: 9:00 AM
- features prayer/affirmations, welcomes & introductions from our planning committee members, words of wisdom from our keynote speaker.
- Breakout Sessions: 9:45 AM – 11:00 AM
- Lunch: 11:45 AM – 12 Noon
- includes delicious foods, live entertainment and afterwards, we return for our second half of the day.
- Part II Breakout Sessions: 12:30 PM – 1:45 PM
- Closing Remarks: 1:50 PM – 2:30 PM
- the event Founder, Torrence BRANNON Reese, MSW @ USC, speaks to the theme and conference objectives/goals/vision and facilitates Q & A pertaining to the day.
Da Root Conference design is from the curriculum of the same name, that powers our youth and community programs and employs nine foundation principals or, critical life themes, including; Spirituality, Culture, Career, Education, Economics, Politics, Health, Family and Personal Responsibility. Participants will be given a brief definition of these salient life themes, and will engage in critical discourse around the themes, and will end up by articulating (visually, orally, spoken word, acting, etc.) their understanding of said themes and will chart written goals in each of these nine areas of life. These nine goals will form the basis of a nine point plan for their lives moving forward.
Our Root Conference provides attendees with swag bags that contain light snacks, critical articles, commemorative t-shirts, caps, and other goodies courtesy of our organization, supporters, and sponsors. The swag bag also includes a booklet packed with resources that can aid youth in finding purpose, direction, holistic healing, and career/job opportunities.
To conclude, our conference’s primary focus is on treatment, solutions, and holistic healing while addressing the societal challenges that impact human mental health. We thank you for your support, prayers, affirmations, and positive energy.
CONTACT
Torrence Brannon-reese, MSW
(323) 245-2133 | info@famlisoul.org
Dr. Juanita Booker-Vaughns,
951 238.8231
juanitabookervaughns@cdrewu.edu
