March 8, 2019 | High Point Friends School

Agenda

8:30am                  Registration

9:00am                  Welcome & Opening Activity | Stephanie Keaney, NCAIS

9:15am                  Keynote: Protecting Student Well-Being and Success: Understanding the Impact of Marijuana Use | Richard Von Feldt
The need for marijuana prevention is more urgent now than ever. With the legalization of marijuana for medicinal and recreational use, teens and young adults have used marijuana more frequently than alcohol and all illicit drugs combined, because they think it’s safer. Research shows that, when students use marijuana regularly, they are much more likely to struggle academically, experience mental health problems and thoughts of suicide, become addicted to marijuana or other drugs such as opiates, and drop out of athletic or leadership roles.

This keynote will address the current culture of marijuana use among young people and share research and insights regarding the impact of marijuana use on the developing body and brain.  Participants will engage cutting-edge research and material to develop the tools necessary to protect their student body from the risks of frequent marijuana use - so that all of our students can reach their fullest leadership potential.

10:30am                Break

10:45am                Breakout Session I (select 1)

Addressing Student Marijuana Use: Best Practices for Screening and Intervention | Richard Von Feldt, PsyD
With increased availability of marijuana and the normalization of use, students are using marijuana now more than ever. In order to effectively support students and protect them from the risks of regular marijuana use, school nurses and counselors must utilize cutting-edge prevention, screening, and intervention practices at school.  This interactive workshop will provide an overview and training regarding evidence-based practices for screening for marijuana use and brief intervention at school.  Participants will be guided through best practices with opportunities for hands-on practice and group discussion.

Leveraging Your Collective Power: School Nurses and Counselors | Michelle Bostian, Greensboro Day School 
Participate in this open dialogue and discover how to leverage the strengths of both the counseling and the nursing fields to bring out the best for your community.

Suicide Awareness and Prevention | Jane Ann Miller, NC Department of Health and Human Services
In this session, we will review state youth suicide data and explore the implications for prevention. The session will include an overview of commonly used training models and current state and federal resources.

12:00pm                 Lunch

1:00pm                   Breakout Session II (select 1)

Balance: How to Stay Healthy in the Middle of All the Stress | Michelle Bostian, Greensboro Day School
How do you take care of yourself amidst all you have to balance? Emotional well-being is hard to describe, but we can all identify when things get out of balance. Learn research-supported practices around autonomy, belonging and competence that promote well-being regardless of the events in our day.

2:15pm                   Breakout Session III (select 1)

Creating a Culture of Marijuana Prevention at School: Recommendations for Policy & Practice | Richard Von Feldt, PsyD
How can our schools take steps to protect youth from the potentially devastating effects of marijuana use? How do we provide our young people with the full picture when they believe that using marijuana isn't harmful? This workshop will provide an overview of the most effective strategies for prevention at school with tailored recommendations for engaging educators, educational leaders, parents, and students. This workshop will provide ample time for group discussion and Q & A with Drs. Cunningham and Von Feldt regarding best practices for policy & prevention.

Stop the Bleed: What Everyone Needs to Know to Control Bleeding | Linda Register, RN Greensboro Day School and Cheryl Blake, RN
Motivated by the 2012 tragedy in Sandy Hook and multiple tragedies that have occurred in the ensuing years, what has become known as the Hartford Consensus was convened to bring together leaders from law enforcement, the federal government, and the medical community to improve survivability from manmade or natural mass casualty events. This session will present the official Bleeding Control Course approved by the Hartford Consensus and endorsed by the American College of Surgeons. Upon completion of this class, participants may become eligible to apply as a Stop the Bleed Instructor.

3:30pm                    Adjourn

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