Kokomo Thriving Center, Indiana Wesleyan University

Round II!! FOUNDATIONS OF LIFE COACHING FROM A CHRISTIAN-BASED PERSPECTIVE TRAINING

Join us for an informational session to learn more!

The info sessions will be from 12-1pm at Cross America on:
- Monday, July 21st
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Thanks to a generous grant from Congregations with Community, Indiana Wesleyan University and Crossroads have partnered together to host Christian Leadership boot camps for church leaders and faith-based non-profits this spring! These are 2-day intensive trainings designed to help you lead, pastor, and care for yourself and those you serve. Plus, it's FREE!!

Lunch will be provided, and you'll have the chance to register for the boot camps themselves. Bring your team to find out how this opportunity can energize your organization!

OR REGISTER FOR THE BOOTCAMP NOW!
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“This boot camp exceeded my expectations! The tools I learned will help me lead those I counsel to get to the real issue so they can, with the Holy Spirit’s involvement, work out a solution coming from within themselves. A growth area for me was becoming aware that I tend to lead my client towards an answer. I now know to stop answering for my client and keep asking questions that they need to answer for themselves. This will help me to care for my clients at a deeper and more impactful level.” - Pastor Mark Mayfield

FOUNDATIONS OF LIFE COACHING FROM A CHRISTIAN-BASED PERSPECTIVE (Four dates available) FREE 15-hour immersive training for pastors, church leaders, and nonprofit ministries.

Life Coaching Bootcamps going on in Kokomo today. We have visitors from New Orleans and Oklahoma here in Kokomo. We are blessed to have Kalena leading the way.

Our Kids First… Empowering Educators at IWU Kokomo

**Seats are still available for the 2nd annual Youth Mental Health Resiliency Summit on Friday, May 9! The conference is completely FREE to attend with LUNCH sponsored by Mental Health America - WVR and keynote speaker sponsored by Indiana Youth Institute!

REGISTRATION: ⁦https://www.thrivingkokomo.com/event-6123534⁩

DATE: Friday, May 9 with general and breakout sessions from 8:15 a.m. - 4 p.m. *Remember: You can attend one session of interest or stay for the full day!*

THEME: “Building Resilient Futures: Uniting Our Community for Youth Mental Health.”

COST: FREE for the conference AND lunch

LOCATION: Kokomo Thriving Center, Indiana Wesleyan University (1916 E. Markland Ave., Kokomo - In front of Walmart)

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS AND SESSIONS:

8:15 - 8:45 a.m.: Welcome and Critical Reason for this Summit (Dr. Liz Fiala Kerns, Director, Purdue Polytechnic Statewide Sites - Kokomo and South Bend, Purdue University, and Caden Kerns, Junior, Eastern High School, Eastern Howard School Corporation)

8:45 – 9:15 am: General Session 1: “Community Collaboration for Youth Mental Health Resilience” (Jenny Lytle, Becoming Your Best with Jenny Lytle RN and Bethany Wenger, Howard County Health Department Indiana, Howard County, Indiana Government) - Topics: MHA’s Youth Advisory Councils and Youth Voices and unveiling of the NEW Mental Health Community Resource Guide that holistically identifies all the key players in the mental health eco-system.

9:15 – 10:30 am: General Session 2: “Benchmarking the Mental Health Landscape and Empowering Youth through Initiatives for Mental Health Awareness” (Brandi Bowers-Christiansen, President, Mental Health America - WVR)

10:40 AM - 11:40 AM: General Session 2: “State of the Child” by the Indiana Youth Institute; Benchmarking Indiana Youth and Their Mental Health” (Olga Volokhova, Data & Evaluation Manager, Indiana Youth Institute)

12:00 PM – 1:30 PM: Lunch and General Session 2: Indiana Youth Institute: “Building Resilience: Supporting Stressed and Anxious Youth” (Samantha Vidal, Professional Learning Specialist, Indiana Youth Institute)

1:45 PM - 2:30 PM: Breakout Session 1 (Concurrent Sessions)

Breakout Session 1A: “Breaking the Silence: Addressing Stigmas Surrounding Youth Mental Health and Youth Empowerment through Advocacy" (Dane Alder, Lead Peer Coach for the Reach Youth Program, Turning Point - System Of Care)

Breakout Session 1B: "Faith-Based Support: Strengthening Youth Mental Health through Spiritual Connections" (Pamela Tinder Kemper, Arise Ministries)

2:45 PM – 3:30 PM: Breakout Session 2 (Concurrent Sessions)

Breakout Session 2A: "Connecting Hearts and Minds: Effective Communication and Coaching Strategies for Adults Working with Youth” (Kalena Fitzgerald James, Director of Professional Coaching Ventures, Indiana Wesleyan University IWU-National & Global)

Breakout Session 2B: “Understanding the Impact of Economic Hardship on Youth Mental Health" (Deanna Doyle Ancil, Director of Administration and Development, Kokomo Urban Outreach)

Breakout Session 2C: “Peer Support and Mentoring Networks: Building Stronger Communities for Youth in Community Programs and in School” (Stafka Poweleit, MSW, LCSW, Clinical Director, Mental Health America - WVR)

3:45 PM - 4:30 PM: General Session 4: “45 ideas in 45 minutes for Community Next Steps” (Megan Henry, Director of Family Self Sufficiency, Kokomo Housing Authority with Ayla Vandergriff, Mental Health America - Wabash Valley Region)

Nonprofit Council and Faith Leader Council - 2025 Youth Mental Health Resiliency Summit 10:40 AM - 11:40 AM: General Session 2: “State of the Child” by the Indiana Youth Institute; Benchmarking Indiana Youth and Their Mental Health” with Q&A Session(KTC 114/116)

Happy Easter! Trusting this weekend will be a blessing to each of you.

Integrated Approach. Whole Patient Health. Choose from 4 hybrid graduate programs.

It’s Election Day! We are proud to be one of Howard County’s voting locations. You can vote at the Kokomo Thriving Center, Indiana Wesleyan University until 6 pm tonight.

Indiana Wesleyan University IWU-National & Global

Congrats to our IWU Fort Wayne regional center! So much to celebrate.

School starts back for all the Kokomo and Howard County schools this week and next…

Happy back to school to all the families, kids, and teachers in our community. Have a great year!

Kokomo School Corporation
Eastern Howard School Corporation
Western School Corporation
Northwestern School Corporation
Taylor Community School Corporation
Redeemer Lutheran School
Sts. Joan of Arc & Patrick School
Acacia Academy

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Kokomo is thriving!

Liz and Ashlyn from the Kokomo Thriving Center, Indiana Wesleyan University joined nearly 300 women at the Greater Kokomo Chamber of Commerce Women’s Business Council 2024 Leadership Conference! Great job to the entire chamber team engaging and building leaders in our community!

Congrats to the Leadership Kokomo graduates! We are grateful to be partners in this critical community program!