ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
The Supporter Conference is designed to empower and equip our most dedicated supporters to bring a message of hope to their communities.
During this three-day event (July 22-July 24), we’ll talk about how and why we share our stories to make space for those who are struggling. You’ll learn about the issues we address from licensed mental health counselors. You’ll hear from contributors and artists who are using their voices to share a message of hope and help with people around the world. And most importantly, you’ll walk away inspired and informed to help lead this conversation about mental health in your community.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Whether you’re an individual who is new to these topics entirely or a professional who has worked in a clinical setting for years, there’s a place for you in the conversation. We welcome students, mentors, parents, neighbors, pastors, professionals, and everyone in between to attend.
CONFIRMED 2016 CONTRIBUTORS
Jamie Tworkowski
Sierra DeMulder
Tonya Ingram
Renee Yohe
Walter Napier
Aaron Moore, LMHC
Michelle Moore, LMHC
Denny Kolsch, LMHC
Sarai Escarment, LMHC
Stephan Monteserin, RMHI
Liz Eddy
Amy Clover
Belinda Stewart
MOVE: SUPPORTER CONFERENCE
Aaron and Michelle Moore, licensed mental health counselors, will lead attendees through our MOVE curriculum. MOVE covers the topics of depression, addiction, self-injury, suicide, anxiety, eating disorders. We’ll discuss the role a trusted community plays in bringing hope to those who feel broken. You’ll also learn how stigma and shame shape our understanding of these issues and the way we talk about them.
MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS We’re excited to offer licensed mental health and health care professionals* the opportunity to earn 9.5 CE (Continuing Education) credit hours for attending the MOVE sessions throughout the Support Conference! The CE’s will be offered in partnership with our sponsor, The Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness.
Learn more about The Alliance.
ANNOUNCED SESSIONS
As we get closer to the conference, we’ll continue to unveil the sessions that attendees will get to experience.
- The Power of Creative Storytelling with Sierra DeMulder, Spoken Word Poet, and Claire Biggs, Editor at TWLOHA
- Activism + Mindfulness: Doing Good Better with Denny Kolsch, LMHC
- Sharing Your Story with Aaron Moore, LMHC
- How Text Messages Help with Liz Eddy, Crisis Text Line
- MOVE: Community Conference Curriculum with Aaron Moore, LMHC and Michelle Moore, LMHC
COST + REGISTRATION
The conference is $350 for attendees. Students who are currently enrolled in school or will be in the Fall 2016 can attend at a special discounted rate of $300. All attendees must be 18 years of age (or 16 years of age when accompanied by a chaperone).*
Register here to attend. Registration closes July 15.
*Hotel and travel accommodations are not included in the cost of registration.
Need help paying for Conference? You can fundraise and there are scholarship opportunities available.
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE: Friday, July 22 – Sunday, July 24
- Attendee Check-In: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
- Conference Sessions: 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm
- Evening Sessions: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
- Continental Breakfast: 8:00 am – 9:00 am
- Conference Sessions: 9:00 am – 5:30 pm
- Attendee Soiree + Social: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
- Continental Breakfast: 8:00 am – 9:00 am
- Conference Sessions: 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
- Keynote address: 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
LOCATION
Holiday Inn Orlando – Disney Springs
1805 Hotel Plaza Blvd
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
LODGING
Holiday Inn is offering TWLOHA Supporter Conference attendees a special room rate now through June 29. To receive this rate, book here and be sure to use the code TWL.
TRAVEL
The closest airports are Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB). Transportation to the Holiday Inn Orlando is available via shuttle, Uber, and taxis. There are also rental cars available at both airports.
