National Wellbeing and Resilience Summit

After Hurricane Milton forced the cancellation of the 2024 National Wellbeing & Resilience Conference, we are more determined than ever to come together for a day of hope, learning, and transformation. On February 16, 2026, educators, community leaders, mental health professionals, and those working across systems of care will unite for the National Wellbeing & Resilience Summit. This one-day experience will feature an inspiring keynote, dynamic panels, and interactive workshops designed to ignite possibility and strengthen communities. Participants will earn 7 CEUs while gaining fresh perspectives and practical tools to advance mental health, resilience, and positive change across the education system and beyond. The momentum continues with a series of training opportunities following the summit that will deepen learning and support lasting transformation in schools and systems of care.

Full details availabel here.

When: February 16th, 2026

Where: Hilton Tampa Airport Westshore – only steps away from dining, shopping, and all the energy Tampa has to offer.

Transportation: Free shuttles from the Airport are available. If you find you’re having trouble with the link, enter the code 91M under ‘group code’.

Info: Is it okay to be truly happy despite the state of the world (or even your own
life)? This light-hearted, thought-provoking session will awaken you to the practical benefits of
well-being and the possibility that the only thing between you and happiness is a thought—a
thought about whatever seems more important than being happy, whole, and complete.

Info: This panel, designed for the mental health and education tracks, promises to be an insightful exploration of the positive aspects of well-being and resilience within educational settings. It seeks to shift the focus from the often-overwhelming challenges and deficits in education to the strengths and potential that exist within students, educators, and educational systems. The session aims to redefine how we perceive and approach well-being and resilience in
education, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and nurturing what is already working well.

Info: This session delves into the impact of unresolved trauma on educators and the
integration of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) in schools. Drawing from two dissertations—one
exploring trauma's effect on teachers and the other analyzing SEL policies in Florida—participants will
gain insights into how trauma influences educational practices and how SEL materials are selected to meet
mandates. The session offers practical strategies for implementing trauma-informed practices and SEL
competencies aimed at enhancing educator well-being and educational outcomes. Join us to learn how to
create a more resilient and emotionally healthy school environment by addressing both teacher and student
needs

Info: This panel brings together dynamic professionals and young speakers with firsthand experience to share perspectives on cultivating well-being and resilience in educational settings. The discussion highlights how the next generation is redefining what it means to thrive in school, emphasizing mental health, emotional support, and adaptive learning. Each panelist offers unique insights from personal journeys, showing how innovative approaches and peer support can create more inclusive school cultures. They will share real-life challenges and successes, offering practical recommendations for educators and policymakers to enhance student well-being. This session aims to inspire more empathetic, responsive practices and spotlight the vital role young voices play in shaping the future of education. Through their stories and solutions, these leaders will demonstrate the transformative power of resilience and well-being initiatives.

Info: This panel brings together young professionals with firsthand experience navigating the complexities of care systems. Featuring diverse voices, they will share powerful stories and insights on how these systems can evolve to better support wellbeing and resilience. Each presenter offers a unique perspective shaped by engagement with mental health, human trafficking, rehabilitation, and criminal justice. Their lived experience provides vital context for understanding strengths and gaps in current systems. The discussion will explore practical strategies and innovative approaches that strengthen support structures and foster resilience. Panelists will highlight effective interventions, personal successes, and remaining challenges. The session aims to inspire policymakers, practitioners, and stakeholders by presenting a vision for systems that truly empower and uplift the next generation.

Info: Stephanie Fox will share a vision for the future where everyone can more easily access the wellbeing that resides within. Following that TedX style talk, join us for hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and networking as we close the summit together. Reflect on key takeaways, connect with fellow changemakers, and leave inspired to create a ripple effect in your community through collective action.

Info: This panel will explore a transformative approach to understanding and
improving well-being and resilience in our systems of care, which include mental health, justice,
veterans’ affairs, and foster care. Traditionally, healthcare discussions on well-being and resilience
focus on identifying and mitigating issues like burnout, stress, and system inefficiencies. However,
this session advocates for a paradigm shift, encouraging participants to focus on the strengths and
positive aspects of well-being and resilience that already exist within the people in these systems
of care. By shining a light on the innate assets we can all count on, participants will inspire others
to amplify these efforts

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