9:30 Welcome & Coffee

10:00 CATHY MORRIS
“Arts Impact Overview”

11:00 LORI DESAULTIS
Diving Beneath Behaviors: A Journey Into Sensation, Connection, and Neuroinclusive and Equitable Classrooms
This topic reframes behavior as communication from a dysregulated nervous system. Educators and mental health professionals will learn to “dive beneath” surface behaviors to understand the underlying nervous system responses, unmet needs, and sensory processing differences. Emphasis is placed on restorative, equitable, and culturally responsive practices grounded in nervous system science.

12:30 LITE LUNCH PROVIDED

1:30 LEAH WHITMIRE & CLOCKWORK JANZ
“Musical Techniques to foster Trauma Resilience”
In this session Leah and Clockwork will incorporate methods of collective music-making, guided imagery, and breathwork to teach participants ways they can embrace sound as a tool to build resilience to trauma.
Participants will understand how to recognize stress and trauma within their bodies, and how they can help themselves and others to navigate these difficult experiences using various resources.

3:30 OMAR RASHAN: Neuro Creative AR Explorer
“The Art of Attention: Transforming the Brain Through Immersive Viewing”
Experience a 45–60 minute journey that blends art, mindfulness, and neuroscience to reveal how intentional art viewing can reshape the brain. Participants will explore how traditional and contemporary artworks activate emotional pathways, strengthen attention, and support overall well-being. Through guided, immersive exercises, attendees will learn simple techniques to deepen their connection with visual storytelling and engage the senses in transformative ways. This session offers a powerful reminder that art is not just something to observe—it’s a tool for healing, growth, and inner alignment.

CLOSING CONVERSATIONS