# Event Details - **Event Name**: Southeast Ohio Peer Support Network Wellness Symposium 2025 - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 13 Jun, 2025 at 09:00 am – Fri, 13 Jun, 2025 at 03:30 pm - **Event Description**: Join us at the Southeast Ohio Peer Support Network Wellness Symposium 2025 for a day of education, recreation, and celebration of peers!About this EventWelcome to the Southeast Ohio Peer Support Network Wellness Symposium 2025! Join us for a day of learning, networking, and self-care at the beautiful Burr Oak Lodge & Conference Center. Connect with peers, experts, and nature! Explore various workshops and healthy theraputic activities designed to promote well-being and personal growth. Come together with like-minded individuals to share experiences, gain insights, and build a supportive community. Don't miss this opportunity to prioritize your wellness and enhance your peer support skills. See you there!This event is open to peers, peer recovery supporters, peer recovery supporter supervisors, and staff in the field of mental health and recovery supports. CE's will be available for CPRS's.All participants must register and choose workshops for each of the 3 sessions so that we may accomodate anyone who would like to attend!This event is sponsored by The Gathering Place with support from Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services as part of SWAN (State-Wide Advocacy Grant).Agenda?: 09:00 AM - 10:30 AMRegistration, Outreach, and BreakfastInfo: After checking in and receiving your name-tag and goodie bag, enjoy a delicious country breakfast buffet prepared by Burr Oak Chefs! There will be free health screenings available, courtesy of the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, as well as outreach services from a number of local organizations.?: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AMIntroductionHost: Ginger SchmalenbergInfo: As we finish breakfast, we will hear an introduction and overview of the day from Ginger Schmalenberg, Executive Director of The Gathering Place. ?: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AMSession One: BoatingInfo: Join our Gathering Place captains for a ride in a pontoon boat around beautiful Burr Oak State Park- look for turtles, cranes and other lake wildlife. Meet outside Chickadee.?: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AMSession One: Understanding Human TraffickingHost: Survivor Advocacy Outreach ProgramInfo: Often misunderstood and clouded by myths, Human Trafficking is a real issue that any CPRS may come into contact with. In this session, participants will learn what human trafficking is, how to identify signs of it, and what they can do to help survivors in their community. Meet in Bobolink.?: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AMSession One: Plein Air PaintingHost: Ellen Hadley, Art EducatorInfo: "En plein air" is a French term meaning "in the open air"! French impressionists were known for going out into the landscape and painting with their subject in full view. In this session with Ellen Hadley, an art educator with 20 years of experience, participants will create beautiful landscape paintings.?: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AMSession One: Recreational Self ExplorationInfo: Explore beautiful Burr Oak State Park: take a relaxing walk of the grounds, enjoy swimming, play outdoor games including disc golf, putt-putt, or even visit the Nature Center!?: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AMSession One: Sound BathHost: Kojun HayesInfo: Join Kojun Hayes, owner of Sacred Waves Sound Healing, for a sound bath - an immersive sensory experience through sound, using quartz and metal singing bowls, gongs, and other instruments. Sound baths are known to create deeply meditative spaces and comfortable relaxation.?: 11:30 AM - 11:45 AMBreak?: 11:45 AM - 12:45 PMSession Two: BoatingInfo: Join our Gathering Place captains for a ride in a pontoon boat around beautiful Burr Oak State Park- look for turtles, cranes and other lake wildlife. Meet outside Chickadee.?: 11:45 AM - 12:45 PMSession Two: Sound BathHost: Kojun HayesInfo: Join Kojun Hayes, owner of Sacred Waves Sound Healing, for a sound bath - an immersive sensory experience through sound, using quartz and metal singing bowls, gongs, and other instruments. Sound baths are known to create deeply meditative spaces and comfortable relaxation. Meet in Sandpiper.?: 11:45 AM - 12:45 PMSession Two: Plein Air PaintingHost: Ellen Hadley, Art EducatorInfo: "En plein air" is a French term meaning "in the open air"! French impressionists were known for going out into the landscape and painting with their subject in full view. In this session with Ellen Hadley, an art educator with 20 years of experience, participants will create beautiful landscape paintings.?: 11:45 AM - 12:45 PMSession Two: Peer to PeerHost: China Darrington, CPRSInfo: Join peers for a meet and greet and discussion on issues important to peers, such as housing, access to mental health and recovery supports, and employment. Facilitator China Darrington has over 18 years of experience as a Peer Supporter, and has been successful in establishing and maintaining Peer Recovery Organizations in Ohio for many years. Meet in Sandpiper.?: 11:45 AM - 12:45 PMSession Two: Recreational Self ExplorationInfo: Explore beautiful Burr Oak State Park: take a relaxing walk of the grounds, enjoy swimming, play outdoor games like disc golf, putt-putt, or even visit the Nature Center!?: 12:45 PM - 02:00 PMLunch and Learn: The Power of PeersHost: Michael Krause, Executive Director, OhioPROInfo: During lunch, we will hear a presentation from Michael Krause, Executive Director of OhioPRO, on the incredible impact of peer recovery support in the state of Ohio. ?: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PMSession Three: Meditative Yoga and Sound BathHost: Erin Finck, TCTSY-FInfo: Wind down and engage in mindfulness with this meditative yoga session, complete with a sound bath for an engaging sensory experience. Yoga teacher Erin Finck has been practicing yoga for over 15 years. She is a certified TCTSY-F through the 300 hour Trauma Center – Trauma Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY) certification program. Kojun Hayes, owner of Sacred Waves Sound Healing and certified Sound Healer, will provide the sound bath. Meet in Sandpiper.?: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PMSession Three: Forest HikeHost: Mateo AnayaInfo: Join other peers for a relaxing hike through the beautiful nature of Southeast Ohio. Guide Mateo Anaya will teach participants about medicinal and edible plants found in Southeast Ohio forests. Wear comfortable shoes. This will be an easy to moderate 1 mile hike. Meet in lobby.?: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PMSession Three: System Navigation and Care CoordinationHost: Jennifer Schwirian, LISW-SInfo: Jennifer Schwirian, Director of Clinical Services at Appalachian Behavioral Healthcare, has over 25 years of experience in the field. Learn about navigating behavioral health systems and coordinating care with clients in this educational seminar. Meet in Bobolink.?: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PMSession Three: BoatingInfo: Join our Gathering Place captains for a ride in a pontoon boat around beautiful Burr Oak State Park- look for turtles, cranes and other lake wildlife. Meet outside Chickadee.?: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PMSession Three: Recreational Self ExplorationInfo: Explore beautiful Burr Oak State Park: take a relaxing walk of the grounds, enjoy swimming, play outdoor games like disc golf, putt-putt, or even visit the Nature Center!?: 03:00 PM - 03:30 PMClosing Remarks and ReflectionsHost: Ginger Schmalenberg, Executive Director, AMH IncInfo: To close out our symposium, we’ll hear from Ginger and fill out a reflection on the day. We hope to see you next year! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/glouster/southeast-ohio-peer-support-network-wellness-symposium-2025/100001359093889409 - **Event Categories**: health-wellness, art, sports, workshops, fine-arts, mental-health, food-drinks, meet-and-greet, business, meetups, conferences, yoga, trekking - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Glouster - **state**: OH - **country**: United States - **location**: Burr Oak Lodge & Conference Center - **lat**: 39.53096070000001 - **long**: -82.03527799999999 - **full address**: Burr Oak Lodge & Conference Center, 10660 Burr Oak Lodge Road, Glouster, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Southeast Ohio Peer Support Network Wellness Symposium 2025 - **Image URL**: https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F1026579563%2F296073750487%2F1%2Foriginal.20250508-190355?auto=format%2Ccompress&q=75&sharp=10&s=5e34a7fc049cda26fc1e2ba77b96c328 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Southeast Ohio Peer Support Network Wellness Symposium 2025 being held? - **A:** Southeast Ohio Peer Support Network Wellness Symposium 2025 takes place on Fri, 13 Jun, 2025 at 09:00 am to Fri, 13 Jun, 2025 at 03:30 pm at Burr Oak Lodge & Conference Center, 10660 Burr Oak Lodge Road, Glouster, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Southeast Ohio Peer Support Network Wellness Symposium 2025? - **A:** Southeast Ohio Peer Support Network Wellness Symposium 2025 is organized by The Gathering Place. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Southeast Ohio Peer Support Network Wellness Symposium 2025 is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Glouster, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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