Speakers
Katherine Jackson, Ph.D., ATR-BC, RYT
Utilizing Creative Arts Therapies to Facilitate Trauma Recovery and Holistic Health
Keynote Presentation (9:00-10:30am)
Dr. Katherine Jackson, “Dr. Kate”, (pronouns: She/Her) has been a practicing psychotherapist for over 35 years. She is also a board-certified Art Therapist, Registered Yoga teacher, Health Coach, and trained telehealth provider. She works with a myriad of different clients who are experiencing depression, anxiety, life transitions, body-image issues, health at every size/body positivity, ADHD, trauma, and couples and family therapy. Dr. Kate uses holistic, creative arts, and wellness principles to help individuals /couples/families realize their full potential and learn to cope with life stressors. She also utilizes mindfulness practices, such as meditation and therapeutic yoga to achieve optimal health. Dr. Kate has recently become a health coach utilizing nutrition, exercise, and general wellness practices to create the best bio-individual "you".
Dr. Kate's strengths are in her relational style of counseling, utilizing a positive psychology and strengths-based approach. A compassionate and authentic connection that can facilitate deep inner knowing and awareness are paramount in her approach with individuals, couples and families.
Dr. Kate teaches as a full time Associate Professor at Ursuline College in the Master of Counseling and Art Therapy Program. She started the service-learning program at Ursuline College in 2012, where she takes students, alumni and community members to Nepal, South Africa and Cheyenne River Reservation in South Dakota, to volunteer with underprivileged and marginalized people.
Dr. Kate has presented nationally and internationally on various topics including multicultural competency, service learning, creative arts therapies, anxiety/depression, and holistic wellness.
Dr. Katherine Jackson, “Dr. Kate”, (pronouns: She/Her) has been a practicing psychotherapist for over 35 years. She is also a board-certified Art Therapist, Registered Yoga teacher, Health Coach, and trained telehealth provider. She works with a myriad of different clients who are experiencing depression, anxiety, life transitions, body-image issues, health at every size/body positivity, ADHD, trauma, and couples and family therapy. Dr. Kate uses holistic, creative arts, and wellness principles to help individuals /couples/families realize their full potential and learn to cope with life stressors. She also utilizes mindfulness practices, such as meditation and therapeutic yoga to achieve optimal health. Dr. Kate has recently become a health coach utilizing nutrition, exercise, and general wellness practices to create the best bio-individual "you".
Dr. Kate's strengths are in her relational style of counseling, utilizing a positive psychology and strengths-based approach. A compassionate and authentic connection that can facilitate deep inner knowing and awareness are paramount in her approach with individuals, couples and families.
Dr. Kate teaches as a full time Associate Professor at Ursuline College in the Master of Counseling and Art Therapy Program. She started the service-learning program at Ursuline College in 2012, where she takes students, alumni and community members to Nepal, South Africa and Cheyenne River Reservation in South Dakota, to volunteer with underprivileged and marginalized people.
Dr. Kate has presented nationally and internationally on various topics including multicultural competency, service learning, creative arts therapies, anxiety/depression, and holistic wellness.
Session
Pathways Peer Support
Pathways: Recovery in Real Time
Morning Plenary (10:30-11:55 am)
Catholic Charities Ashland County's Pathways Peer Support Program provides recovery-oriented groups and programming that promotes positive relationships and coping skills. Pathways emphasizes each individual's strengths and encourage engagement with other peers to provide support. Pathways will offer a brief presentation and overview of the program and the importance of peers.
Catholic Charities Ashland County's Pathways Peer Support Program provides recovery-oriented groups and programming that promotes positive relationships and coping skills. Pathways emphasizes each individual's strengths and encourage engagement with other peers to provide support. Pathways will offer a brief presentation and overview of the program and the importance of peers.
Session
Buckeye Art Therapy Association
Next Steps in Becoming a Licensed Art/Music Therapist in Ohio
Lunch Information Session (12:00-12:45 pm)
Ohio's Buckeye Art Therapy Association (BATA) is a non-profit professional membership association dedicated to the advancement of the practice of art therapy. BATA is one of the oldest, largest, and most active state art therapy associations in the country and is an affiliate chapter of The American Art Therapy Association (AATA).
Ohio's Buckeye Art Therapy Association (BATA) is a non-profit professional membership association dedicated to the advancement of the practice of art therapy. BATA is one of the oldest, largest, and most active state art therapy associations in the country and is an affiliate chapter of The American Art Therapy Association (AATA).
Session
Veterans Affairs
Beyond The Doctor’s Office: The VA’s Whole Health Approach to Care and the Community Connection
Afternoon Plenary (12:45-1:45 pm)
Debbie and Jeremy will talk about the VA’s recognition of Veterans’ wellness needs beyond traditional medicine. The VA’s Whole Health approach is a Veteran-centered model that looks to expand the ability to influence Veteran well-being and quality of life by focusing on values, goal setting, and Veterans’ daily lives. By providing coaching, a variety of programming, and a growing network of connections with community resources, the VA’s Whole Health program empowers Veterans to take charge of their lives and health.
Debbie and Jeremy will talk about the VA’s recognition of Veterans’ wellness needs beyond traditional medicine. The VA’s Whole Health approach is a Veteran-centered model that looks to expand the ability to influence Veteran well-being and quality of life by focusing on values, goal setting, and Veterans’ daily lives. By providing coaching, a variety of programming, and a growing network of connections with community resources, the VA’s Whole Health program empowers Veterans to take charge of their lives and health.
Session
Kristina Kapp
Advocates, Allies and Peers: Mental Health Advance Directives Individuals Rights
Afternoon Plenary #2 (1:50-2:50 pm)
KK has painted a beautiful masterpiece picture of life despite the adversity life has presented. Overcoming and passing on the strength and wisdom gained through her very real, impactful life experiences. Choosing to view her disability and "trauma" as an opportunity to learn, grow and raise the bar, to a standard above and beyond the box of conventional, societal limitations. Superseding over chromosomal birth defects, Neurodivergent disability, childhood mental health prognoses and expectations set to live life within the walls of an institution with the dream of one day graduating to a group home setting.
However, KK tapped the well of human potential and her compassionate Humanitarian heart brought forth a flow of hope and belief in herself and that of others opening endless doors of limitless possibilities. Contrary to the standard way of limited thinking that any Disability defines who we are, implying a ceiling on human potential.
Alternatively, this created the foundation on which she stands and has built her future. Blazing the trail and igniting a revolution in alternative workarounds, innovations, and creative development through cultivating hope, sewing seeds of empowerment and watering with belief in hers and every human’s potential. She has worked in the behavioral health, Disability Justice, and Advocacy field for 24 years as a Rights Activist/Ambassador. Kristina Kapp (KK) IS the founder and ed of Beliefactory and H2H ConsulitinGroup since 2019. KK serves as chair of Ohio's Protection & Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness (PAIMI) and sits on the Disability Rights Ohio’s Board of Directors (P&A). KK is also honored to serve ’on as Vice President of NARPA (NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR RIGHTS PROTECTION & ADVOCACY) Board of Directors. NILC - National Council on Independent Living Mental Health and Subcommittee and without hesitation, she very proudly lives her life out loud.
Kristina “KK” Kapp
BELIEVE IT...
BECOME IT...
BE IT...
KK has painted a beautiful masterpiece picture of life despite the adversity life has presented. Overcoming and passing on the strength and wisdom gained through her very real, impactful life experiences. Choosing to view her disability and "trauma" as an opportunity to learn, grow and raise the bar, to a standard above and beyond the box of conventional, societal limitations. Superseding over chromosomal birth defects, Neurodivergent disability, childhood mental health prognoses and expectations set to live life within the walls of an institution with the dream of one day graduating to a group home setting.
However, KK tapped the well of human potential and her compassionate Humanitarian heart brought forth a flow of hope and belief in herself and that of others opening endless doors of limitless possibilities. Contrary to the standard way of limited thinking that any Disability defines who we are, implying a ceiling on human potential.
Alternatively, this created the foundation on which she stands and has built her future. Blazing the trail and igniting a revolution in alternative workarounds, innovations, and creative development through cultivating hope, sewing seeds of empowerment and watering with belief in hers and every human’s potential. She has worked in the behavioral health, Disability Justice, and Advocacy field for 24 years as a Rights Activist/Ambassador. Kristina Kapp (KK) IS the founder and ed of Beliefactory and H2H ConsulitinGroup since 2019. KK serves as chair of Ohio's Protection & Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness (PAIMI) and sits on the Disability Rights Ohio’s Board of Directors (P&A). KK is also honored to serve ’on as Vice President of NARPA (NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR RIGHTS PROTECTION & ADVOCACY) Board of Directors. NILC - National Council on Independent Living Mental Health and Subcommittee and without hesitation, she very proudly lives her life out loud.
Kristina “KK” Kapp
BELIEVE IT...
BECOME IT...
BE IT...
Session
Kathryn Remer
Advocates, Allies and Peers: Mental Health Advance Directives Individuals Rights
Afternoon Plenary #2 (1:50-2:50 pm)
Experienced administrator with a demonstrated history of working in statewide public and private mental health and addiction services. Skilled in Mental Health and Addiction Advocacy, Public Policy Development and Implementation, Program Development, Grants Management, Training, Employee Supervision, Call Center Management, System Navigation, JCAHO, CMS, and HIPAA.
Experienced administrator with a demonstrated history of working in statewide public and private mental health and addiction services. Skilled in Mental Health and Addiction Advocacy, Public Policy Development and Implementation, Program Development, Grants Management, Training, Employee Supervision, Call Center Management, System Navigation, JCAHO, CMS, and HIPAA.
Session
Rebekah Smith, MT-BC
Creating Safe Places Through Art and Music Therapy
Afternoon Plenary #3 (2:55-4:00 pm)
Bekah Smith, MT-BC, is a board certified music therapist with University Hospitals Connor Whole Health, serving inpatients, outpatients, staff, and the local Ashland community at University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center. She has previous clinical training working with children with autism, older adults in assisted living and memory care, high school students, and adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Bekah received her degree in music therapy from Cleveland State University before passing the CBMT National Board Exam. Bekah provides a health, wellness, and humanistic approach to music therapy, where she facilitates an individualized and evidence-based experience for her patients. Bekah’s special interests include music therapy for athletes, research, sports medicine, sports psychology, concussions, and sleep quality.
Bekah Smith, MT-BC, is a board certified music therapist with University Hospitals Connor Whole Health, serving inpatients, outpatients, staff, and the local Ashland community at University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center. She has previous clinical training working with children with autism, older adults in assisted living and memory care, high school students, and adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Bekah received her degree in music therapy from Cleveland State University before passing the CBMT National Board Exam. Bekah provides a health, wellness, and humanistic approach to music therapy, where she facilitates an individualized and evidence-based experience for her patients. Bekah’s special interests include music therapy for athletes, research, sports medicine, sports psychology, concussions, and sleep quality.
Session
Candace Ressler, LPCC, ATR
Creating Safe Places Through Art and Music Therapy
Afternoon Plenary #3 (2:55-4:00 pm)
Passionate and creative counselor and art therapist working with children, adolescents, and adults for 3 years. A Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Art Therapist Registered in the state of Ohio.
Passionate and creative counselor and art therapist working with children, adolescents, and adults for 3 years. A Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Art Therapist Registered in the state of Ohio.
