2024 Recap

Wellness in Me Conference

Workshops and Speakers

A photo of the event's keynote speaker, Dr. Anita Wilson-Brown.

Keynote Speaker

Dr. Anita Wilson-Brown

Rev. Anika Wilson-Brown, Ph.D., is a highly respected spiritual leader and therapeutic coach who serves as the lead pastor at Union Temple Baptist Church in Washington, DC.

Dr. Wilson-Brown has a unique gift for using her training and education in counseling to empower her faith-based approach to wholeness.

Workplace Mental Health – Candace Washington, MSW, LMSW

Uncover strategies for creating mentally healthy workplaces. From stress management to cultivating positive organizational cultures to navigating work-life balance, this track focuses on promoting mental well-being within professional environments.

My Lifestyle Mental Health – Kelli Ware

Unveil strategies for creating a mentally healthy lifestyle. From developing a self-care plan to discovering your strengths, this track focuses on promoting mental well-being within YOU.

Stress and Anxiety Mental Health – Dr. Amelia R. Hall

Discover tips and tools for managing stress and coping with anxiety. From understanding the nature and causes of stress: stress and anxiety responses, to recognizing the effects: physiological, mental, emotional, and spiritual, to cultivating mindfulness-based stress reduction, this track focuses on promoting mental well-being within YOU.

Motherhood/Caregiver Mental Health – Pamela R. Browne, MHS

Perhaps you have a child with mental health or substance use challenges and could use a hand. You have a lot of questions or concerns about your child. This track provides resources, support and an opportunity to discuss and learn how to maneuver this journey. Acquire professional tools, while sharing ideas and experiences with other mothers/caregivers.

Agenda

  • General Registration – Lobby / Continental Breakfast served in the Multipurpose Room.

  • Yoga Session & Fitness Session – bring your yoga mat with you!

  • Welcome and Opening Remarks will be held in the Main Sanctuary.

  • The keynote presentation will be held in the Main Sanctuary.

  • Choose one of the following:

    Workplace Mental Health – Candace Washington

    My Lifestyle Mental Health – Kelli Ware

    Stress and Anxiety Mental Health – Dr. Amelia Hall

    Motherhood & Caregiver Mental Health – Pamela R. Browne

  • Lunch will be held in the Multipurpose Room.

  • Choose one of the following:

    Workplace Mental Health – Candace Washington

    My Lifestyle Mental Health – Kelli Ware

    Stress and Anxiety Mental Health – Dr. Amelia Hall

    Motherhood & Caregiver Mental Health – Pamela R. Browne

  • Panel Discussion – Expert Q&A

  • Our Close Out Celebration will be held in the Sanctuary.