Hugh D. Watt, MSW, LCSW, is a survivor of childhood sex abuse and the loss of a brother to addiction and suicide. The theory of Post-Traumatic Growth (PTG) will be explained using my personal journey to find PTG and real stories using a multi-sensory approach. Learn the differences between resilience, PTG, vicarious trauma and vicarious PTG and how these concepts can be used to become an “expert companion” or peer to those who suffer from trauma. Overcoming trauma and reducing suicide, relies on understanding how Post Traumatic Growth is possible after trials and traumas in life.
This presentation will discuss the pivotal role of health teachers and classes in the development of students’ relationships with food and their bodies. One thing we often hear as eating disorder professionals is that it’s hard to know how to talk about nutrition due to the fear of causing harm. Our goal for this presentation is to provide information to teachers and leaders so they feel confident in approaching these topics with students. This will include why and how eating disorders can develop in adolescence, what content and verbiage is helpful vs potentially harmful when talking about nutrition and body-image, and how teachers can be part of the first-line defense for eating disorder prevention in Utah.
Join us for an essential Opioid Overdose Response Training tailored for educators. This training will equip you with the knowledge and skills to recognize the signs of an opioid overdose and respond effectively. Attendees will learn how to administer Narcan (naloxone), a life-saving medication, and gain confidence in handling emergency situations. Each participant will also receive a free Narcan kit to ensure they are prepared to act if needed. Empower yourself to make a difference and save lives in your community. Together, we can combat the opioid crisis
