PiP 2024: Full Schedule

9:00am CDT

DAY 1 REGISTRATION/SIGN-IN & NETWORKING

Tuesday May 21, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
South Hall B&C Lobby

10:00am CDT

Beyond Self Care: Igniting the SPARK in Yourself and Those You Serve

In this session, Brooke and Ashley will share how a deep realization that we all have unbreakable SPARK inside forced them to challenge their own narratives about being damaged, and transformed how they show up to their community, family, and the non-profit they run.

They will highlight how this SPARK, within every human being, is the birthplace of well-being, common sense, intelligence, solutions, creativity, and innovation and share lessons of hope they have learned from their life’s most impactful and unsuspecting teachers: sex trafficking survivors, juvenile inmates, and children in the foster care system.

They will examine what truly recognizing our own mental health can do for us in the face of burnout and compassion fatigue and explore how to uncover innate resilience and deeper connections by understanding how the mind works and recognizing their own SPARK.

Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of how the mind works and impacts day-today life, recognition of innate resilience in themselves and the youth they serve, the ability to serve youth with a deeper sense of connection, and an understanding of how recognition of innate resilience directly links to stress resistance in the face of burn-out.

Speakers

Brooke Wheeldon-Reece

President/CEO, The SPARK Initiative, Inc.

Brooke Wheeldon-Reece, MBA, is the President/CEO of The SPARK Initiative, Inc. - a non-profit organization in Tampa, FL. dedicated to working with at-risk youth, sex trafficking survivors, and incarcerated juveniles, men and women. After her brother in law’s suicide in early 2012... Read More →

Ashley Hunt

VP of Learning and Development, The SPARK Initiative, Inc.

Ashley Hunt is the VP of Learning and Development at The SPARK Initiative, Inc. - a non-profit organization in Tampa, FL. dedicated to working with at-risk youth, sex trafficking survivors, and incarcerated juveniles, men and women. Ashley began her career at the SPARK Initiative... Read More →

Tuesday May 21, 2024 10:00am - 11:30am CDT
South Hall C&D

Plenary

11:30am CDT

LUNCH & LEARN: TPN and Coalitions Working Together to Meet Needs of Community

The presentation will begin with a brief description of the work and scope of TN Prevention Network Agencies and Substance Use Prevention Coalitions. Details will include what their grant requirements include, target populations served and other relevant program information. From there Ridgeview’s TPN program will explain how we work together with Anderson County Anti-Drug Coalition and the Roane County Anti-Drug Coalition. Examples will include their staff presenting during our TPN student groups at schools and TPN staff participating on their vaping panel with students and families and other community events (i.e., Prom Promise).

Room will be set up with signs on tables for each of the regions and participants will be asked to sit at the table of the region they serve. During this part of the presentation groups will be asked to discuss with their table mates how TPN and Coalitions can best work together to meet the needs of their community. Ideas will then be listed on flip charts and shared with the group. Participants will be encouraged to share contact information and for TPN and Coalitions to share one activity they plan to collaborate on.

Speakers

Amy Olson, LCSW

Director of Children and Youth Service, Ridgeview Behavioral Health Services

Amy Olson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker currently serving as the Director of Children and Youth Services for Ridgeview Behavioral Health Services. She obtained her master’s degree in social work from the University of Pennsylvania and has been pursuing her passion of helping... Read More →

Tuesday May 21, 2024 11:30am - 1:00pm CDT
South Hall C&D

11:30am CDT

LUNCH: CHASCo Meeting

Speakers

Kayce Matthews

Director, CHASCo

Kayce Matthews joined TICUA/CHASCo in January 2017 with over 10 years of experience in prevention and advocacy work. Before joining CHASCo, Kayce worked for the TN Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence. In this role, she founded both the TN Campus Prevention Project and the... Read More →

Tuesday May 21, 2024 11:30am - 1:00pm CDT
South Hall A&B

1:00pm CDT

BREAK

Tuesday May 21, 2024 1:00pm - 1:15pm CDT
Farm Bureau Expo Center 945 E Baddour Pkwy, Lebanon, TN 37087

1:15pm CDT

Finding the SPARK Beyond Trauma: Speaking to the Potential, Ability and Resilience Inside EVERY Kid

Regardless of their circumstances, there is a SPARK within every human being that cannot be damaged. This presentation will explore how innate resilience is uncovered through a simple understanding of the mind, and the stress resistance needed to overcome trauma is naturally formed. This session will be give you hands on activities from the SPARK Mentoring Programs to use with the youth you work with to help build up the protective factors needed to Find the SPARK beyond Trauma.

The methods in this presentation have gone through rigorous, research and evaluation using both randomized and control groups. In 6 separate studies, employing over 1000 participants (K-12th grade), the methods have been deemed evidence-based with participants showing significant improvement in levels of resilience (up to 91%), emotional regulation including impulse control (up to 83%), communication, decision making, and problem-solving skills (up to 89%). They have been published in 3 peer-reviewed journals and have also been evaluated and approved by CASEL (Collaborative for Academic and Social Emotional Learning).

Speakers

Brooke Wheeldon-Reece

President/CEO, The SPARK Initiative, Inc.

Ashley Hunt

VP of Learning and Development, The SPARK Initiative, Inc.

Tuesday May 21, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm CDT
South Hall C&D

1:15pm CDT

Focus on Flourishing: How Promoting Positive Mental Health can Engage More Stakeholders, Boost Academic Performance, AND Reduce Student Distress

As rates of mental illnesses among college students continue rising, upstream prevention strategies are necessary. But viewing the problem through a lens focused on illness can reduce collaboration opportunities. The presenter will share research and programming based on the dual continua model of mental health to help engage students, faculty, staff, and administrators in the use of innovative strategies designed to boost flourishing and academic performance while simultaneously reducing mental illness symptomology.

The goals of this presentation are to expand the framework of mental health from a dichotomy of ill or well to one of a dual continua of complete mental health, to examine the current prevalence of mental illness and mental health in college student populations, and to provide a foundation to engage students, faculty, staff, and administrators on college campuses in innovative strategies to build and support the complete mental health of their student populations.

Speakers

Dr. Lisa Schrader

Distance Learning Lecturer, Middle TN State University

Lisa Schrader has worked for twenty years in higher education contexts, first as a health educator, then as a student affairs director, and most recently as a faculty member in the department of Health and Human Performance at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU). While serving... Read More →

Tuesday May 21, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm CDT
South Hall A&B

2:15pm CDT

PREVENTION YARD GAMES!

Tuesday May 21, 2024 2:15pm - 2:45pm CDT
Outdoor Patio at the End of the Main Corridor

2:45pm CDT

Generation Rx: Prescription Drug Misuse Prevention Education Across the Lifespan

In this interactive session we will examine Generation Rx, a national prevention program that provides free, evidence-informed resources which help prevent prescription drug misuse. Generation Rx provides tailored activities and resources for Elementary, Teen, University, Adult and Older Adult audiences, which include lesson plans, talking points, ready-to-use learning activities, and recommendations for adaptation to low-tech settings. This session will introduce participants to the Generation Rx portfolio of educational resources, including identifying effective approaches for resource delivery and participant engagement. Participants will also discuss ideas for launching and sustaining local Generation Rx programming through community partnerships. Participants will leave this session equipped with practical approaches and resources to support local prescription drug misuse prevention efforts.

Speakers

Molly Downing, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor - Practice and Associate Director, Generation Rx, The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy

Tuesday May 21, 2024 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT
South Hall C&D

about Dr. Downing is an Assistant Professor in the College of Pharmacy where she designs and teaches several online courses that cover a variety of drug-related topics. Outside the classroom, she serves as the Associate Director for Generation Rx and as a staff member within the Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Drug Misuse Prevention and Recovery. Her research interests include prescription drug misuse prevention education for youth audiences and effective instructional design for online educational experiences. She is a 2023 recipient of The Ohio State University Provost's Award for Distinguished Teaching by a Lecturer.

2:45pm CDT

Outreach 101: Prevention and Proactive Engagement with the University of Tennessee at Martin Care Team

The University of Tennessee at Martin (UTM) Care Team on a mission to help students overcome barriers to success by promoting academic, social, and mental well-being. Join Shannon Perry and Priscilla Price from the Office of Student Conduct and Care and the UTM Care Team to learn how UTM Care Team creatively expanded preventative and proactive programming geared toward holistic well-being, resiliency, and student success while addressing substance use and mental health concerns. The duo will share programming ideas and unusual partnerships and discuss the challenges and benefits of providing fun, engaging activities for students. Participants will gain insights and examples to take back to their institutions and communities. Whether grabbing a cup of hot cocoa and a donut during our Donut not Drugs, Hope and Hot Cocoa event with the Care Team, Project Lifeline, and Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network, reeling in a catfish at the Care Team, Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, UTM Public Safety, and UTM Wildlife Society Fishing Rodeo, or grabbing some popcorn at Popping Corn not Pills with the Care Team, Weakly County Prevention Coalition, and UTM Healthy Hawks, outreach activities and the positive impacts on student well-being and campus culture has been transformational.

Speakers

Shannon M. Perry

Director of Student Conduct and Care, University of Tennessee at Martin

Shannon M. Perry is the Director of Student Conduct and Care at the University of Tennessee at Martin (UTM). She has oversight of the Student Conduct program, Care Team, and Crisis Response Team supporting students, faculty, and staff at UTM. Collaborative efforts at the UT System... Read More →

Priscilla Price

Coordinator of Student Outreach, Support, and Case Management, Office of Student Conduct and Care at the University of Tennessee at Martin

Priscilla Price is the Coordinator of Student Outreach, Support, and Case Management for the Office of Student Conduct and Care at the University of Tennessee at Martin (UTM).Priscilla works as a non-clinical case manager providing support and resources to UTM students. She collaborates... Read More →

Tuesday May 21, 2024 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT
South Hall A&B

3:45pm CDT

BREAK

Tuesday May 21, 2024 3:45pm - 4:00pm CDT

4:00pm CDT

Coalitions: Collaborative Partnerships for Innovative Initiatives

During this session, Leslie will be be sharing examples of innovative initiatives that can be replicated without the need for a large budget, discussing tips and tricks for coalition engagement and capacity building, and demonstrating how the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) and CADCA Sectors can be utilized to build a coalition and increase sustainability.

From 2020-2023, Leslie managed a SAMHSA (PFS-PFS) grant with the goal of increasing access to substance use disorder (SUD) resources for historically marginalized populations (HMP). During that time, Leslie built a Task Force that included stakeholders from ten counties in NC and SC. OPT Out Task Force is a nationally recognized coalition that has successfully implemented multiple innovative initiatives and continues to build capacity and momentum. She also spent many years building capacity for a NC Collegiate Recovery Program. Join Leslie as she shares tips, tricks, and lessons learned to make your initiatives the best they can be!

Speakers

Leslie Dill

Project Manager, C.A.R.E. Consulting Group

Leslie Dill has been working in Public Health for over 20 years! She received her BS and MAEd, both in Health Education and Promotion, from East Carolina University and became a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) in 2008. Leslie is most excited when educating about topics... Read More →

Tuesday May 21, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
South Hall C&D

4:00pm CDT

Mastering Emotions: The Key to Preventative Well Being

Participants will leave the presentation with not only a deeper understanding of the importance of emotional regulation but also with practical skills to apply in their daily lives, contributing to their overall preventive well-being. Learning objectives include understanding the science of emotion, mastering emotional regulation techniques, and preventative will-being strategies.

Speakers

Nathan Wray

Prevention Coordinator, Roane County Anti-Drug Coalition

Nathan Wray is a dedicated advocate and influencer, committed to creating positive change in the lives of young individuals and their communities. With a wealth of experience spanning over six years as a motivational speaker, he has made an indelible mark on countless lives.As the... Read More →

Tuesday May 21, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
South Hall A&B

8:00am CDT

DAY 2 REGISTRATION/SIGN-IN & NETWORKING

Wednesday May 22, 2024 8:00am - 8:30am CDT
South Hall B&C Lobby

8:30am CDT

Impaired Driving: How the Changing Legal Status of Cannabis is Challenging this Already Often Ignored Problem

Impaired driving is the leading cause of alcohol-related deaths among college students. And yet, many campuses give little attention to the issue. By discussing the history of impaired driving prevention and the roots of a blind-spot in campus action, we can better understand challenges facing campus professionals. All areas of a typical set of prevention actions, from needs assessment to program development and management, are challenged by the nature of impaired driving; a behavior that often impacts the community in a much more visible way than the campus. Cannabis legalization in many states has exacerbated this issue. It challenges us to better understand THC impairments, which have only recently been researched. Further, combined use of cannabis and alcohol heighten the complexity of this issue and our need for better understanding. However, there are promising approaches that will be discussed to help campus and community professionals consider what may improve the situation.

Speakers

Dr. James E. Lange

Executive Director, Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Drug Misuse Prevention and Recovery at The Ohio State University

Dr. Jim Lange is Executive Director of the Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Drug Misuse Prevention and Recovery, an academic center of The Ohio State University. But he lives in San Diego where he is San Diego State University’s Coordinator of Alcohol and Other Drug Initiatives... Read More →

Wednesday May 22, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am CDT
South Hall C&D

Plenary

9:30am CDT

BREAK

Wednesday May 22, 2024 9:30am - 9:45am CDT

9:45am CDT

Creating Change Makers: Building Meaningful Relationships with Teens

Join us for an engaging and interactive workshop designed to empower prevention leaders with the skills and knowledge to effectively connect with teens and guide them to be change makers. Through a combination of ice breakers, engagement strategies, and insights into structuring a youth coalition, participants will gain valuable skills to build meaningful relationships with teens.

Speakers

Amber Jones

Project Manager, Southeast Prevention Technology Transfer Center (SE PTTC)

Amber Jones is a project manager at the Southeast Prevention Technology Transfer Center (SE PTTC) at Wake Forest School of Medicine. With a dedicated career spanning over 15 years in the field of substance misuse prevention, Amber has made an impact at the community, regional, and... Read More →

Wednesday May 22, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am CDT
South Hall C&D

9:45am CDT

Practical Considerations for Campuses Addressing Student Impaired Road Use and Safety

Impaired road use is a complex behavior. It sits at a nexus of all aspects of a socio-ecological model that places the individual within a system of influence. It includes the individual’s own knowledge, attitudes and beliefs embedded in both social, institutional and community level influences. As such, addressing the issue likely requires an understanding of how each element of influence impacts the specific behavior. This session will explore the research demonstrating the value of this expansive thinking. For instance, town/gown coalitions have used environmental approaches to address overconsumption and underage access, while also supporting high-visibility enforcement of traffic-safety violations. Similarly, approaches to raising awareness of the issue may be critical to addressing newly identified risks such as cannabis-impaired road use. So examples of novel communication approaches will be explored as well.

Speakers

Dr. James E. Lange

Executive Director, Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Drug Misuse Prevention and Recovery at The Ohio State University

Wednesday May 22, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am CDT
South Hall A&B

10:45am CDT

BREAK

Wednesday May 22, 2024 10:45am - 11:00am CDT

11:00am CDT

Bringing Your Social Norms Campaign to Life: Utilizing Technology, Data, and Community Partners to Engage Your Campus

During this session, participants will explore new ways to utilize technology to measure student perceptions of their peer’s behavior and provide campus specific personalized normative feedback (PNF). In this presentation, attendees will also hear directly from Rutherford County’s local prevention coalition and how they partnered in alignment with MTSU’s social norms campaign to address vaping.

Learning Objectives
1. As a result of this session, attendees will be able to create their own online interactive tool to challenge student’s perceptions of their peer’s behavior.
2. Following this session, attendees will be able to analyze student perception data and provide personalized normative feedback (PNF) to close the perception gap.
3. From this session, attendees will understand the role that community and campus partner organizations can play in advancing your social norms campaign.

Speakers

Chipper Smith

Senior Project Coordinator, MTSU Office of Prevention Science and Recovery

Mr. Smith currently facilitates a partnership between the Rutherford Opioid Board and the MTSU Office of Prevention Science and Recovery to assist Rutherford County in strategically disseminating Opioid Settlement funds among local substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery... Read More →

Gabiral Cathey

Prevention Specialist, Prevention Coalition for Success (PC4S)

Gabiral Cathey has her Bachelor of Science in Community and Public Health from Middle Tennessee State University. She joined Prevention Coalition for Success (PC4S) as a volunteer in 2019. In September 2021, she became an employee as a Certified Prevention Specialist. PC4S works... Read More →

Wednesday May 22, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
South Hall A&B

11:00am CDT

Prevention After Disaster

This study explores the excess mortality impact of COVID-19, exceeding 3.4 million according to the World Health Organization. Drawing on research dating back to the 1940s, this interactive session will delve into the correlation between mass trauma events or disasters and the subsequent escalation of substance use/misuse among youth. The focus will extend to understanding the enduring consequences of such experiences on the mental health of teenagers. Finally, the session will conclude with group activities aimed at reviewing and customizing evidence-based strategies that foster resilience in youth and their communities, aiming to alleviate the persistent effects of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Speakers

Colber Prosper

Founder & Senior Consultant, Propser & Partners

Mr. Colber Prosper is the founder and senior consultant for Prosper & Partners, an international consulting firm that specializes in professional and organizational development. He is also the author of the book No Entry: Examining the powers that undermine our full potential. Mr... Read More →

Wednesday May 22, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
South Hall C&D

12:00pm CDT

LUNCH & PREVENTION YARD GAMES!

Wednesday May 22, 2024 12:00pm - 1:30pm CDT
Main Corridor & Outdoor Patio

1:30pm CDT

BREAK

Wednesday May 22, 2024 1:30pm - 1:45pm CDT

1:45pm CDT

Cultivating Cultural Humility: Building Understanding

This workshop aims to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of cultural humility through self-reflection, interactive activities, and practical strategies. It encourages active engagement, open dialog, and personal commitment to embracing cultural differences with humility and respect.

Speakers

Ray White

LPC-MHSP, Walters State Community College

Ray A. White, Ed.S., LPC/MHSP/NCC, ACS is licensed by the State of Tennessee as a Licensed Professional Counselor/Mental Health Service Provider. He works in higher education as both a clinical counselor and adjunct instructor.He maintains a professional private practice as Whitewood... Read More →

Wednesday May 22, 2024 1:45pm - 2:45pm CDT
South Hall A&B

1:45pm CDT

From Despair to Hope: Collaborative Approaches in Suicide and Substance Misuse Prevention

Step into a workshop that’s not just about prevention but a testament to the power of collaboration. Join Emily and Bethany as they share their personal stories and the success they've witnessed in the last year working together across organizational boundaries. This workshop will explore the critical intersection between suicide prevention and substance misuse prevention, emphasizing the power of collaboration in creating comprehensive strategies for community well-being. Participants will delve into practical approaches and interactive discussion aimed at fostering collaborative efforts between these two essential realms.

Speakers

Dr. Emily Hager

East Regional Director, Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network (TSPN)

Dr. Emily Hager was born and raised in Knoxville and graduated from Johnson City’s East Tennessee State University with a B.S. in Biology/Biochemistry. Upon completion of her degree, Emily joined the United States Navy for four years of service to our country where not only did... Read More →

Bethany Lemons

Prevention Coordinator, Metro Drug Coalition (MDC)

Bethany Lemons, a Certified Prevention Specialist, advocate for suicide and substance misuse prevention, and survivor of suicide loss, received the East Tennessee Suicide Prevention Award in 2023. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology & Communication and was recognized as the... Read More →

Wednesday May 22, 2024 1:45pm - 2:45pm CDT
South Hall C&D