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Desert Willow Conference Center

Wednesday, August 1, 2018

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City of Phoenix Head Start

2018 Pre-Service

WELCOME

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Refilling When You’re Running on Empty:

How to Practice Passionate Self-Care!

In this stress-filled world, we rarely lose sight of how to care for others but too often

lose sight of how to take care of ourselves. In this 60-minute exploration of how to

practice self-care, you will find yourself laughing in recognition as presenter Silver

Rose takes you on a fast-paced journey of discovery. Through humor, stories, videos

and participative exercises, participants will learn (a) how we sabotage our own well-

being, (b) some simple ways we can make our work (and personal) lives better RIGHT

NOW and (c) how to model this behavior for our clients and each other!

Silver Rose

Author and Speaker

Silver Rose is the author of Change Your Focus; Change Your Outlook. She writes an ed-

ucational blog entitled, Change Your Focus/Change Your Life and has three published

books of humor including her favorite, Women Who Joke Too Much. She is a member

of the National Speakers Association (NSA), Fast Friends Forum (F3), and a founding

member of the Women’s Chamber of Commerce. She was awarded the Dale Carne-

gie Award for Highest Achievement and was named an Outstanding Young Woman

of America. She served on the Branch Board of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metropolitan

Phoenix from 2003-2008.

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MORNING SESSION DESCRIPTIONS

Beyond Manicures and Pedicures: Self-Care for Yourself and Families you work with.

Pam Barnes-Palty, Psy.D., Therapist, Wooten and Associates & Aynsely Babinski, Psy.D., Buwalda Psychological Services

This presentation was developed to assist participants in identifying those things that bring peace,

joy, and renewal to their lives, invoke a sense of well-being and reduce burn-out. Participants will

use this holistic, multidimensional perspective to create their own individualized self-care plan that

can guide their self-care through the daily activities of their lives. Participants will be encouraged to

consider how this model of self-care can be a part of the work that they do with City of Phoenix

Head Start families to increase healthy self-care and stress management with those that they work

with.

Compassion for Self & Others

Wayne Tormala, Chief Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Tobacco & Chronic Disease

This session will provide focus on how to exercise self-care and self-compassion as ways of ensuring

you remain healthy in a world of fast-paced change and ever-increasing demands on our

professional and personal lives that too often result in compassion fatigue, emotional distress, and

poor physical health.

Executive Functioning in the Early Childhood Setting

Suzanne Perry, Director of Early Childhood Special Education, Arizona Department of Education &

Lisa Kunz, Autism and Low Incidence Disability Specialist, Arizona Department of Education

This presentation describes three Executive Functioning skills that preschool-aged children begin to

demonstrate and how essential it is for children's first teachers to support their EF development.

Hands-on participation, activities, and opportunities for reflection on how to assess and teach EF in

the classroom will be provided. An introduction to how teaching social skills for typically developing

children and children with developmental delays such as autism are benefitted by direct instruction

of EF skills and social skills instruction.

Focused Kids and Mindfulness First

Kathy Hegberg, M.A.,L.P.C., Executive Director, Focused Kids & Sunny Wight, Founder, Executive

Director, Mindfulness First

Focused Kids was piloted with low income, immigrant parents and children, and in this fun,

experiential workshop participants will learn what the program has learned, that self-regulation

begins with co-regulation. Experience how parents with children ages 0-5 learn about the three

brain parts, using puppets for each part. Participants will practice mindful exercises to support the

development of skills such as reducing stress, paying attention and managing emotions. Participants

will also learn about the “Calm Down Basket” for home and classroom use.

Habits & Lifestyles’ Healthier Habits

Chesa Mendez, Creator/CEO, Habits & Lifestyles

The Workshop is researched-informed and engages the audience using a variety of interactive

methods including self-reflective questions, accommodating different learning styles, games, and

music. Self-reflection can be challenging for many people, and it is important to find the most

accessible way for people to think critically about their own behavior patterns.

MORNING SESSION DESCRIPTIONS

Let’s Dig Deeper: How to Apply Passionate Self-Care Every Single Day at Work and at Home

Silver Rose, Owner, Silver*Rose Enterprises, LLC

Expanding what she delivered in the keynote, in this session you can take a deeper dive into exactly

how to apply Passionate Self-Care in your life day-to-day. At the beginning of the session, Silver will

ask, "What are you HOPING to learn over the next 90 minutes?" and write your answers on a flip

chart. Silver will then take those issues and provide pragmatic approaches for how to handle them,

and many more. There will be audience interaction, you'll be encouraged to ask questions and give

feedback, and yes, there will be exercises so you can practice some new approaches. If you're

serious about taking better care of yourself (so you can then take better care of others), this is a not-

to-miss session!

Now I'm in Charge! Caring for Your Team – Strategies to Promote Resiliency in Early

Educators through a Trauma-Informed Lens (Supervisors and Leaders)

Joanna Webb, Child Welfare Education Program Supervisor, Arizona State University Child Welfare

Education Program

A new generation of educational professionals is emerging, and sometimes it feels like we as leaders

are still trying to survive rather than lead. Supervisors, leaders, and mentors will learn, practice, and

share strategies for teaching mindfulness, compassion, and self-care strategies to early career

educators and service providers in an interactive format.

The Art of Listening

Sherri Anthony, Program Assistant, City of Phoenix Head Start Birth to Five

In this workshop, we will learn how effective communication is more than exchanging information.

We will work together to learn how improving communication skills build connections to others,

develops greater trust and respect, while improving teamwork and your overall social and emotional

health. Participants will be invited to participate in communication crossword, draw what you hear,

and pair and share experiences.

Understanding How Family Stress and Trauma Impacts Home Visitors

Brenda Orellana Mann, Early Childhood Specialist

Home visitors may become overly stressed from listening to the traumatic experiences of families

they serve. This stress is known as "secondary traumatic stress," or STS. Participants will discover

strategies for preventing and reducing STS. When home visitors are less stressed, the effectiveness of

their services to children and families is increased.

Workforce Resilience: Establishing a Culture of Safety and Support

Jenny Bilskie, Workforce Resilience Program Coordinator, Department of Child Safety

This workshop is designed to enhance professionals' resilience, both personally and professionally, to

secondary traumatic stress, vicarious trauma, cumulative stress, and burn-out. The workshop provides

a high-level review of the impact stress, and trauma has on the brain and provides practical

examples to make the information relevant.

MORNING SESSION DESCRIPTIONS

You Do You! Self-Care for the Early Childhood Educator

Nicole Olmedo & Gisela Jimenez Vazquez, Program Directors, Building Bright Futures, Child &

Family Resources, Inc.

This presentation provides tools and strategies for early childhood educators on the What, When,

and Why of self-care. Participants will evaluate their own self-care using an inventory tool.

Strategies for self-care will be discussed and practiced using hands-on activities, such as

breathing and relaxation strategies, crafts, reflection, music, and movement.

Executive Functioning in the Early Childhood Setting Suzanne Perry, Director of Early Childhood Special Education, Arizona Department of Education & Lisa Kunz,

Autism and Low Incidence Disability Specialist, Arizona Department of Education

This presentation describes three Executive Functioning skills that preschool-aged children begin to

demonstrate and how essential it is for children's first teachers to support their EF development. Hands-on

participation, activities, and opportunities for reflection on how to assess and teach EF in the classroom will be

provided. An introduction to how teaching social skills for typically developing children and children with

developmental delays such as autism are benefitted by direct instruction of EF skills and social skills instruction.

Exploring Empathy in Relationship-Based Work Laura Lamothe, Supervisor, Southwest Human Development & Angela Zilch, Senior Program Manager,

Southwest Human Development

Empathy can impact our work with children, families, teachers, and colleagues. What we think (and how we

think) about ourselves and others plays a critical role in how we interact with one another. This session will

explore empathy and its impact on the work of teachers, coaches, supervisors, and family support specialists

through discussion, videos, and small group work.

Got Bias? Tina Sykes, Quality First Academy Program Manager, Southwest Human Development

To effectively partner with families and interact with children, early childhood professionals must detect and

acknowledge their own biases, as well as the impact bias, has on their teaching and administrative practices.

In this session, we will create a safe environment to explore the various types of bias found within early

childhood settings. Through the use of self-reflection, group discussions, and engaging activities, participants

will examine their own biases and identify effective initial strategies to begin the process of countering bias.

Introduction to Mindfulness Sheri S. Dollin, M.Ed., Educational Consultant & Mindfulness Trainer

Evidence-based mindfulness strategies can help to better respond to situations mindfully rather than let

triggers cause you to react mindlessly. A discussion and engaging activity will be offered to illustrate the

application of mindfulness in the workplace and personal life. Discover how mindfulness curriculum and

resources support social-emotional learning and the development of skills that strengthen relationships and

builds resilience in any setting or situation.

Keeping Families Safe- An Injury Prevention Workshop Melissa Luxton, MSN, RN and Tracey Fejt, RN, Trauma Outreach/Injury Prevention Coordinator at Cardon

Children’s Medical Center - University Medical Center Phoenix

This workshop will cover three areas of injury prevention; motor vehicle safety, water safety, and firearm safety.

Through hands-on activities and simulation, participants are given the opportunity to identify at-risk behaviors

and risk reduction strategies that will increase the safety of the family, as well as the community.

Learning how to be Socially Emotionally Mindful for Oneself and in the Classroom Nicole Peterson, ECE Program Specialist, Arizona Department of Education, Early Childhood Education

In this presentation, participants will discuss the importance of being socially emotionally mindful in and out of

the classroom. Participants will engage in self-reflective activities, try to recognize triggers, and learn how to

change the overall climate, tone, and quality of the classroom environment.

AFTERNOON SESSION DESCRIPTIONS

Refueling your Mind, Body and Spirit Sas Jakeo-Singer, Early Childhood Program Specialist, Arizona Department of Education

In this interactive training, participants will review the four types of personal energy and seek to recognize the

importance of taking care of their own needs in relationship to providing quality care and education for

children. Participants will walk away with concrete ways to "refuel their mind, body and spirit."

Taking Care of Ourselves Stress Reduction Workshop

Brenda Orellana Mann M.Ed, Early Childhood Specialist & Shandeen Gomez, Education Coordinator, Greater

Phoenix Urban League

Participants will understand the definition of stress, and describe their own personal sources and signs of stress.

Further, they will learn about techniques to lessen their stress levels at home and at work. Participants will

create an action plan for Managing stress.

Using Mindfulness as a Way to Build Trusting Relationships with Families Marissa Calderón, Trainer & Consultant, Alesi Group

This highly interactive session will guide participants through the process of self-awareness as it relates to their

relationships with families. We will explore relationship-based approaches that honor family ideals, values, and

perspectives and will discuss strategies for building upon strengths as we continue to provide comprehensive

support to them. This session will encourage participates to step into their creativity as they connect the

significance of mindfulness with their work with families!

When the Moments Transform the Lens We See Through: Using Mindfulness in Leadership & in

the Supervision of Others (For Supervisors) Dr. Isela Garcia, Director, Alesi Group

Aligning with the Parallel Process: Do unto others as you want them to do unto others, mindfulness is an

incredibly powerful approach in supervision, coaching, and leading as this models the experience we want

for children and families. Likewise, the practice of being in the moment as we engage with others not only

conveys significant messages to those we work with, but can also reduce our own levels of stress and anxiety

as we engage with others, even in the most challenging situations.

Work Life Balance: A Pharmacists Prescription To Wellness In Social Services Michael Campbell, PharmD, Walgreens

This presentation involves an overview of the adverse childhood experiences (ACE’s) study and its impact on

healthcare today. The topic of trauma informed care is all encompassing concerning social services,

educational, medical, and pharmaceutical interventions. Life-work balance, self-care, and self-regulation are

key for providers to master for us to even begin to scratch the surface of fostering meaningful relationships

with families and children. This will be the main focal point of the discussion.

AFTERNOON SESSION DESCRIPTION

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2018 AWARDS Y

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Name Delegate Years of Service

Ada Ortega WESD 10

Annette Zamora Fowler 10

Blanca Hernandez WESD 10

Cynthia Norman Fowler 10

Noemy Valencia GPUL 10

Sydney Rulloda WESD 10

Adriana Ochoa Fowler 15

Beverly Wood WESD 15

Ana Arochi Wilson 20

Selina McCabe-Charley City of Phoenix 20

Maria A. Flores GPUL 20

Vincent Medina Fowler 20

Bobbie Holt WESD 25

Natalie Barragan Fowler 25

Norma Zavala GPUL 25

Sandra Mata Fowler 25

Shelly Alexander WESD 25

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Claudia Carranza Wilson CDA

Davina Serrano EHS CCP Kidz Kampus CDA

Deyanira Correa GPUL CDA

Elizabeth Campbell WESD CDA

Flora Banuelos WESD CDA

Lidia Palacios GPUL CDA

Angie Saldaña GPUL AAS

Judith Gutierrez EHS CCP Kidz Kampus AAS

Kathy Sanchez GPUL AAS

Maria Ramirez GPUL AAS

Martha Godoy City of Phoenix AA

Nathaly Palafox WESD AA

Patricia Arellanes Murphy BA

Ruby Rios City of Phoenix BA

Lindsey Livingstone WESD Masters of Science

Robin Alvidrez WESD Masters of Science

Name of Recipient

5 Training Hours

Amy Corriveau ,Deputy Human Services Director August 1, 2018

2018 Pre-Service “Passport to Wellness”

City of Phoenix Birth to Five Program

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