Outreach
In addition to working on our book we are sharing our story, resources, information, and hope with others at conferences, in classrooms, and with mental health organizations.
Upcoming Presentations
- School Nurses Retreat, Edmonds, Washington, January 2010
- Keynote Speakers, Texas Transition Conference, Austin, Texas, February 15–17, 2010
- Seventh Annual Wisconsin Statewide Transition Initiative Conference, Wisconsin Dells, February 18-19
- The Alabama Transition Conference, Auburn, Alabama, March 8-9, 2010
- Pacifc Rim International Conference on Disabilities, Honolulu, April 12-13
- The Empowerment Conference for Native Americans with Disabilities, Polson, Montana, April 7, 2010
Past Conferences
- Division on Career Development and Transition (DCDT) 15th International Conference, Savannah, Georgia, October 29-31, 2009 Click here for more info...
- 2009 Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders International Conference, Denver, Colorado, September 24-26, 2009 Click here for more info...
- 11th Biennial Conference, International Association of Special Education, Alicante, Spain, July 12, 2009 Click here for more info...
- Building on Family Strengths Conference, Research and Training Center on Family Support and Children's Mental Health, Portland, Oregon, June 23-25, 2009 Click here for more info...
- NAMI – Cowlitz County, June 11, 2009, Longview, Washington
- 3rd Annual Healthy Schools Summit 2009, May 28-29, 2009, Seattle, Washington Click here for more info...
- Pacific Rim International Conference on Disabilities, May 2-3, 2009, Hawaii Prince Hotel, Honolulu, HI - Click here for more info...
- 2009 LEA Special Education Directors’ Conference, Alderbrook Resort, Washington, March 16-17, 2009
- International Child and Adolescent Conference – Behavioral Institute for Child and Adolescents, Minneapolis, MN, Nov. 6 – 8, 2008.
- 6th Annual Wisconsin State Transition Conference, Wisconsin Dells, WI, January 22-23, 2009.
Here is our proposal
Cinda Johnson is a special education professor. Her daughter Linea is a college student and musician. They share a powerful story of Linea’s journey through a crushing depression, manic episodes, suicide attempts, hospitalizations, and diagnosis of bipolar disorder. They give voice to this struggle and provide resources, suggestions, and hope for the millions of young people with mental health conditions.
Dr. Johnson’s research on the post-school outcomes of youth with emotional and behavioral disorders and Linea’s experiences take on deeper meaning and commitment in helping young people find their own voice as they transition from high school to community settings.
We were excited to receive this email from a participant and new friend
"Linea, it was such a pleasure to meet you and your mom last week and to hear your inspirational story. You are so courageous, not only in conquering your own trials, but in sending out a message of hope for all of us. Everyone is dealing with a personal struggle of some kind. To see you triumph over yours brings a sense of confidence and optimism that is very powerful."
~ Frank Fecser, PhD, CEO of Positive Education Program (www.pepcleve.org) and Vice President of the Life Space Crisis Intervention Institute (www.lsci.org).
We are available to speak to groups about our story. Contact us if you would like more information.