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5th Annual RC SELPA Mental Health Symposium: Mental Health...
Venue: Ballroom B clear filter
Tuesday, May 13
 

10:15am PDT

Developing a Comprehensive ERMHS Manual & Program
Tuesday May 13, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am PDT
Ballroom B
This panel will explore the development of an ERMHS manual and program from conception to implementation. Experts in ERMHS, program development, and district leadership will guide participants through best practices, team collaboration strategies, and alignment with district vision and mission.

Outcomes:
Understanding how to effectively collaborate as a team to develop an ERMHS manual. Learning best practices for initiating, refining, and finalizing a comprehensive ERMHS program. Exploring how to align the ERMHS program with district goals, vision, and mission for maximum impact.
Speakers
avatar for Rocio Drye

Rocio Drye

Mental Health Therapist, Banning Unified School District
Rocio Drye is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Pupil Personnel Service Credential. She earned her Master’s degree in Social Work from California State University, Fullerton, and her Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology from the University of California, San Diego. With... Read More →
avatar for Tricia Favela

Tricia Favela

Mental Health Therapist, Banning Unified School District
Tricia Favela, LCSW Mental Health Therapist, Banning Unified School DistrictTricia Favela is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who earned her Master of Social Work degree from California State University, San Bernardino in 2016. She began her career in Child Welfare, supporting children... Read More →
avatar for Timothy Worthington

Timothy Worthington

Special Education Director, Banning Unified School District
With nearly three decades of dedicated service in education, Mr. Worthington  is a passionate and results-driven leader specializing in special education, alternative education, and general education. Currently serving as the Director of Special Education at Banning Unified School... Read More →
Developing A Comprehensive ERMHS Manual & Program PowerPoint pdf
Tuesday May 13, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am PDT
Ballroom B
  MTSS

12:45pm PDT

From Story to Stretch: Weaving Narratives Into an Elementary Yoga Program
Tuesday May 13, 2025 12:45pm - 2:00pm PDT
Ballroom B
Discover how to implement a yoga program in elementary schools to support students’ mental well-being. Learn how to create engaging narratives, structure sessions, and use AI to generate themes and stories. This session provides practical strategies for mental health professionals to foster mindfulness, focus, and resilience in young learners through movement, breath, and storytelling.

Participants will learn how to implement a yoga program from scratch how to access AI to craft a fun, engaging narrative style yoga flow.
Speakers
avatar for Lena Abella-Saunders

Lena Abella-Saunders

School Psychologist, Menifee Union School District
Lena Abella-Saunders is a school counselor with 18 years in the field. Currently, she serves as an elementary counselor in the Menifee Union School District, following 12 years as a middle school counselor and 6 at the elementary level. In her previous role, Ms. Abella-Saunders developed... Read More →
avatar for Jared Saunders

Jared Saunders

School Psychologist, Val Verde Unified School District
Jared Saunders is a school psychologist working for Val Verde Unified School District. Currently, Dr. Saunders is serving his district as a “tiered intervention specialist” with a focus on developing sustainable tier 2 and tier 3 behavioral supports throughout the district. He... Read More →
From Story to Stretch PowerPoint pdf
Tuesday May 13, 2025 12:45pm - 2:00pm PDT
Ballroom B
  MTSS

2:15pm PDT

Leaning into the Empathic Space: An Interactive Presentation
Tuesday May 13, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm PDT
Ballroom B
The purpose of this presentation is to acquaint participants with a felt sense understanding of the empathic space in their work with students and clients. This will include guided somatic inquiry processes, breakouts and group discussion.

Participants will come away with a richer understanding of themselves as educators, counselors, administrators and helpers, and a greater capacity to practically apply their own deeper wisdom for optimal outcomes in their work.
Speakers
avatar for Nick Bustos

Nick Bustos

Behavioral Health Therapist, SEAL Program, Temecula Valley Unified School District
Nick Bustos is a California licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), with a PhD in Clinical Psychology, emphasis in Integral Psychology. He currently serves as core faculty in the Integral Counseling Psychology program at the California Institute of Integral Studies and in the... Read More →
Leaning Into Space PowerPoint pdf
Tuesday May 13, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm PDT
Ballroom B
  Self Care
 
Wednesday, May 14
 

10:15am PDT

Riverside Police Department SRO & CBAT
Wednesday May 14, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am PDT
Ballroom B
During this session you will learn how Law Enforcement partners with Riverside County Behavioral Health to best serve students and our community during mental health crises.

Meet & Greet, open floor to ask questions, share experiences, provide resources, and describe our programs available at RPD and RUHS BH.
Speakers
avatar for Detective Johansen

Detective Johansen

Detective, Riverside Police Department
Detective Eric Johansen has been with Riverside Police Department for 10 years. He is currently assigned to Investigations. He was previously assigned as a Field Training Officer on patrol and was a School Resource Officer for over 3 years.
avatar for Officer Sears

Officer Sears

Police Officer, Riverside Police Department
Officer Phillip Sears is a Police Officer with the Riverside Police Department. Over the last 20 years of his law-enforcement career, Officer Sears has worked on patrol, been assigned to special units where he helped the community with quality-of-life issues and worked in an undercover... Read More →
avatar for Officer Hinman

Officer Hinman

Police Officer, Riverside Police Department
Officer Michael Hinman has been a Sworn police officer with the Riverside Police Department for approximately 4 years. He Graduated from the San Bernardino Sheriff's Academy in 2020.  While working with RPD he has served as a patrol officer, field training officer and has served... Read More →
avatar for Cynthia Reinhard

Cynthia Reinhard

LMFT & Professional Clinical Counselor, Riverside University Health System - Behavioral Health
Cynthia Reinhard is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Professional Clinical Counselor working for Riverside University Health System Behavioral Health on the Community Behavioral Assessment Team for Riverside Police Department. Prior to working on CBAT Cynthia worked on... Read More →
avatar for Beatriz Morales

Beatriz Morales

Clinical Therapist, Riverside University Health System - Behavioral Health
Beatriz Morales holds a master’s degree in social work from Cal State Northridge and has been a clinical therapist since 2022. Prior to joining the Community Behavioral Assessment Team, she worked with the mobile crisis response team. Before transitioning to social work and mental... Read More →
RPD SRO & CBAT PowerPoint pdf
Wednesday May 14, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am PDT
Ballroom B
  Trauma

12:45pm PDT

Riverside Police Department SRO & CBAT
Wednesday May 14, 2025 12:45pm - 2:00pm PDT
Ballroom B
During this session you will learn how Law Enforcement partners with Riverside County Behavioral Health to best serve students and our community during mental health crises.

Meet & Greet, open floor to ask questions, share experiences, provide resources, and describe our programs available at RPD and RUHS BH.
Speakers
avatar for Detective Johansen

Detective Johansen

Detective, Riverside Police Department
Detective Eric Johansen has been with Riverside Police Department for 10 years. He is currently assigned to Investigations. He was previously assigned as a Field Training Officer on patrol and was a School Resource Officer for over 3 years.
avatar for Officer Sears

Officer Sears

Police Officer, Riverside Police Department
Officer Phillip Sears is a Police Officer with the Riverside Police Department. Over the last 20 years of his law-enforcement career, Officer Sears has worked on patrol, been assigned to special units where he helped the community with quality-of-life issues and worked in an undercover... Read More →
avatar for Officer Hinman

Officer Hinman

Police Officer, Riverside Police Department
Officer Michael Hinman has been a Sworn police officer with the Riverside Police Department for approximately 4 years. He Graduated from the San Bernardino Sheriff's Academy in 2020.  While working with RPD he has served as a patrol officer, field training officer and has served... Read More →
avatar for Cynthia Reinhard

Cynthia Reinhard

LMFT & Professional Clinical Counselor, Riverside University Health System - Behavioral Health
Cynthia Reinhard is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Professional Clinical Counselor working for Riverside University Health System Behavioral Health on the Community Behavioral Assessment Team for Riverside Police Department. Prior to working on CBAT Cynthia worked on... Read More →
avatar for Beatriz Morales

Beatriz Morales

Clinical Therapist, Riverside University Health System - Behavioral Health
Beatriz Morales holds a master’s degree in social work from Cal State Northridge and has been a clinical therapist since 2022. Prior to joining the Community Behavioral Assessment Team, she worked with the mobile crisis response team. Before transitioning to social work and mental... Read More →
RPD SRO & CBAT PowerPoint pdf
Wednesday May 14, 2025 12:45pm - 2:00pm PDT
Ballroom B
  Trauma

2:15pm PDT

MALHY’S RADICAL CHANGE
Wednesday May 14, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm PDT
Ballroom B
This panel is made up of the (Mental health. Addiction. Human trafficking. Youth literacy) M.A.L.H.Y. Board who will present information regarding strategies to keep kids and students safe from human trafficking predators. The session will also provide resources for future free collaboration and upcoming events throughout Riverside County.

Outcome:
To equip participants with the knowledge of the dangers of trafficking, substance abuse etc. Also to set up future presentations to school districts free of charge.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Jessica C.H. Smith

Dr. Jessica C.H. Smith

President, M.A.L.H.Y.
Meet Jessica, a beacon of inspiration and leadership as MALHY President of her organization. With a heart dedicated to serving others, she motivates those around her to become better individuals through active involvement in community service. Born in El Paso, Texas, Jessica’s roots... Read More →
avatar for Vicki Coffman

Vicki Coffman

Founder & Clinical Supervisor, M.A.L.H.Y.
Vicki is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in both California and Virginia and is the Founder of Encouragers Counseling & Training Centers, Inc. (ECTC) and Encouragers Family Counseling Inc. (EFC). Vicki has over 25 years of experience working as an advocate for victims of... Read More →
avatar for Sebastian Flores

Sebastian Flores

Technology Leader, Educator, & Community Advocate, M.A.L.H.Y.
Sebastian Flores is a seasoned technology expert, entrepreneur, and educator with a distinguished career in computer science, software engineering, system security, and administration. Throughout his career, he has contributed to industry-leading projects and founded multiple tech... Read More →
MALHY RADICAL CHANGE PowerPoint pdf
Wednesday May 14, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm PDT
Ballroom B
  Trauma
 
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