WFBSA 2024 
Preserving our Passion for Compassionate Care of our Communities, our Clients, Ourselves

Keynote 9am-12pm
Dr. Loren Michaels 

Dr. Loren Michaels Harris strives to motivate, inspire, and uplift every person who crosses his

path. Loren vs. an Executive Producer. As a Mentor, Purpose Discovery Coach, Author, and TV Presenter, Loren has been heard on Larry King Live and NPR Radio, and seen on ABC, NBC, CBS, CNN, and FOX. Loren has been featured on the covers of SHIFT Magazine, the first openly gay service member and first African American Man to grace this magazine cover; Heart of Hollywood Magazine; The Global Achievers Magazine; Courageous Men Magazine and PEOPLE Magazine. In December of 2022, Dr. Loren received “The Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award” from The Biden Administration. ” He is the founder of The Power of We Symposium which celebrates underserved kids. Loren works with an elite group of coaching clients to hone their Divine Purpose and then take that purpose into the world. Slam The Hammer Mastermind, The LMH Coaching Rockstars, and his Elevate Masterclass, are all paths where Loren utilizes his gifts through a “paying it forward” mindset. Loren’s motto is: ‘You do the work, and I will provide the stages!’ Loren recently co-starred in the movie Heathen, a made-for-television movie that aired on the Peacock Network winter of 2022. Loren’s Goalcast video can be viewed on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHeQafrmpG8

You can connect with Loren through his website: www.Lorenmichaelsharris or on any of his other social media platforms.

 

Outcomes: ​

1. Cultivating a Positive Mindset: Encourage a shift from "wall talk" to embracing possibilities and growth.

2. Embracing Resilience: Loren's keynote instills a deep understanding of resilience, demonstrating that challenges and scars do not have to define us. Attendees learn to embrace their inner strength and use past experiences as stepping stones to greater heights.

3. Transforming Scars into Strengths: Loren empowers individuals to shift their perspective on scars, turning them from sources of pain to wellsprings of empowerment. Attendees gain the tools to use their adversities as opportunities for growth and personal development.

4. Healing from Within: Through Loren's guidance, the audience learns the importance of self-compassion and self-healing. Attendees are encouraged to acknowledge their emotional wounds, process them, and foster a sense of inner peace and acceptance.

5. Living with Purpose: Loren's message inspires individuals to discover their life's purpose beyond their scars. Attendees are motivated to channel their past experiences into a driving force for making a positive impact on the world.

6. Empowering Others: Building on Loren's belief in the ripple effect, attendees are encouraged to uplift others who have faced similar challenges. This keynote inspires a community of support and compassion, creating a positive influence that extends far beyond the event itself.

7.  Heightened Awareness: Attendees gain insight into the impact of their actions on others and the world.

8. Empowered Accountability: Inspire ownership of choices and actions for positive change.

9. Choosing Love Over Fear: Recognize the power of love-driven intentions and actions.

10. Cultivating Positive Ripples: Motivate creating a ripple effect of kindness and compassion.

11.  Lasting Inspiration: Leave with renewed purpose and commitment to be agents of positive change.

12.  Transforming Self-Talk: Discover the power of words to remove limiting beliefs and self-sabotage.

13.  Awareness of Deceptive Language: Identify and challenge everyday self-talk that blinds us to our blessings.

14.  Embracing Opportunities: Recognize the importance of seeing challenges as doors and windows of opportunity.

15.  Empowerment through Perception: Understand how our perspective influences our experiences.

Workshops 1pm-3pm

Option 1: Dr. Loren Michaels:  How To Protect Your 'True Calling' from Becoming 'Just a Job'

Outcomes: ​

1. Cultivating a Positive Mindset: Encourage a shift from "wall talk" to embracing possibilities and growth.

2. Embracing Resilience: Loren's keynote instills a deep understanding of resilience, demonstrating that challenges and scars do not have to define us. Attendees learn to embrace their inner strength and use past experiences as stepping stones to greater heights.

3. Transforming Scars into Strengths: Loren empowers individuals to shift their perspective on scars, turning them from sources of pain to wellsprings of empowerment. Attendees gain the tools to use their adversities as opportunities for growth and personal development.

4. Healing from Within: Through Loren's guidance, the audience learns the importance of self-compassion and self-healing. Attendees are encouraged to acknowledge their emotional wounds, process them, and foster a sense of inner peace and acceptance.

5. Living with Purpose: Loren's message inspires individuals to discover their life's purpose beyond their scars. Attendees are motivated to channel their past experiences into a driving force for making a positive impact on the world.

6. Empowering Others: Building on Loren's belief in the ripple effect, attendees are encouraged to uplift others who have faced similar challenges. This keynote inspires a community of support and compassion, creating a positive influence that extends far beyond the event itself.

7.  Heightened Awareness: Attendees gain insight into the impact of their actions on others and the world.

8. Empowered Accountability: Inspire ownership of choices and actions for positive change.

9. Choosing Love Over Fear: Recognize the power of love-driven intentions and actions.

10. Cultivating Positive Ripples: Motivate creating a ripple effect of kindness and compassion.

11.  Lasting Inspiration: Leave with renewed purpose and commitment to be agents of positive change.

12.  Transforming Self-Talk: Discover the power of words to remove limiting beliefs and self-sabotage.

13.  Awareness of Deceptive Language: Identify and challenge everyday self-talk that blinds us to our blessings.

14.  Embracing Opportunities: Recognize the importance of seeing challenges as doors and windows of opportunity.

15.  Empowerment through Perception: Understand how our perspective influences our experiences.

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Option 2: Dana Johnson: Ethics and Boundaries, Embracing The Grey in Post-Pandemic Practice 
Boundaries have been blurred, the landscape of our professional practice has encroached upon our
personal lives, and the relationships with our clients and colleagues have changed. The pandemic
asked much of us by way of flexibility and adaptation; much of it to best serve our clients, but at
what cost? Is virtual practice blending into your home life? Do you feel like the clear and rigid
boundaries you once had created to protect dual relationships have crumbled or blurred? Have
colleagues gotten a glimpse into your world via the virtual space, perhaps sharing more than what
seems comfortable? We will explore all the new gray areas in our practice and collegial spaces.
Uniquely, participants in the session will provide examples of ethical dilemmas they have faced and
will walk through the challenges to learn how to best embrace, or color the gray, to improve ethical
decision making when circumstances arise.

Option 3: Brooks Griffin: OWN IT! - 3 Steps to Nurture Self-Care, Combat Procrastination & Strengthen Mental Health

In this interactive workshop, we’ll delve into the heart of procrastination, offering practical
strategies to overcome it while nurturing a culture of self-care and resilience. This workshop is
designed & tailored for social workers who are seeking to reignite their passion, conquer
procrastination, and prioritize their mental well-being.
Guided by the motto 'OWN IT' and Brooks’ signature 3-step approach — Heal.Grow.Lead. —
participants will discover how to transform procrastination into productivity, with practical
strategies to take ownership of your own happiness, success and well-being.
Discover how embracing self-care can unleash your full potential, both personally and
professionally.
Participants will be equipped to:
1. Heal - Embrace self-care in the face of procrastination
2. Grow - Cultivate a productivity mindset for holistic wellness
3. Lead - Own their professional & personal success

Workshops 3-5

Option 1: Dr. Loren Michaels:  How To Protect Your 'True Calling' from Becoming 'Just a Job'

Outcomes: ​

1. Cultivating a Positive Mindset: Encourage a shift from "wall talk" to embracing possibilities and growth.

2. Embracing Resilience: Loren's keynote instills a deep understanding of resilience, demonstrating that challenges and scars do not have to define us. Attendees learn to embrace their inner strength and use past experiences as stepping stones to greater heights.

3. Transforming Scars into Strengths: Loren empowers individuals to shift their perspective on scars, turning them from sources of pain to wellsprings of empowerment. Attendees gain the tools to use their adversities as opportunities for growth and personal development.

4. Healing from Within: Through Loren's guidance, the audience learns the importance of self-compassion and self-healing. Attendees are encouraged to acknowledge their emotional wounds, process them, and foster a sense of inner peace and acceptance.

5. Living with Purpose: Loren's message inspires individuals to discover their life's purpose beyond their scars. Attendees are motivated to channel their past experiences into a driving force for making a positive impact on the world.

6. Empowering Others: Building on Loren's belief in the ripple effect, attendees are encouraged to uplift others who have faced similar challenges. This keynote inspires a community of support and compassion, creating a positive influence that extends far beyond the event itself.

7.  Heightened Awareness: Attendees gain insight into the impact of their actions on others and the world.

8. Empowered Accountability: Inspire ownership of choices and actions for positive change.

9. Choosing Love Over Fear: Recognize the power of love-driven intentions and actions.

10. Cultivating Positive Ripples: Motivate creating a ripple effect of kindness and compassion.

11.  Lasting Inspiration: Leave with renewed purpose and commitment to be agents of positive change.

12.  Transforming Self-Talk: Discover the power of words to remove limiting beliefs and self-sabotage.

13.  Awareness of Deceptive Language: Identify and challenge everyday self-talk that blinds us to our blessings.

14.  Embracing Opportunities: Recognize the importance of seeing challenges as doors and windows of opportunity.

15.  Empowerment through Perception: Understand how our perspective influences our experiences.
 

Option 2: Dana Johnson: Ethics and Boundaries, Embracing The Grey in Post-Pandemic Practice

Boundaries have been blurred, the landscape of our professional practice has encroached upon our personal lives, and the relationships with our clients and colleagues have changed. The pandemic asked much of us by way of flexibility and adaptation; much of it to best serve our clients, but at what cost? Is virtual practice blending into your home life? Do you feel like the clear and rigid boundaries you once had created to protect dual relationships have crumbled or blurred? Have colleagues gotten a glimpse into your world via the virtual space, perhaps sharing more than what seems comfortable? We will explore all the new gray areas in our practice and collegial spaces. Uniquely, participants in the session will provide examples of ethical dilemmas they have faced and will walk through the challenges to learn how to best embrace, or color the gray, to improve ethical decision making when circumstances arise.

 

Option 3: Tamika Hill MSW, LCSW: Burnout is Real

Participants will learn:

1. What is burnout 

2. How to identify burnout 

3. The negative side effects of burnouts 

4. How to treat and prevent burnout