International Motion Impacts Emotion Conference (In-Person Registration)

The event brings experts, innovators, and advocates to explore evidence-based research and solutions that connect movement and mental health

About this Event

Join Us for a Groundbreaking Two-Day International Conference on Movement and Mental Wellness
Discover how physical activity can revolutionize mental health care.

This dynamic event will bring together leading experts, clinicians, researchers, and advocates from around the world to explore the latest evidence-based research and innovative strategies that integrate exercise, sports, and movement therapies into mental health treatment.

Highlights Include:

• Cutting-edge insights on the role of physical activity in mental health prevention and care
• Practical tools and solutions for clinicians, therapists, educators, and policymakers
• CME credits/certification to support your ongoing professional development
• A holistic approach to treating patients—mind and body
• Virtual attendance options available
• And much more!

Whether you're a psychologist, psychiatrist, therapist, nurse, student, or wellness advocate, this is your opportunity to expand your knowledge and connect with a global network of professionals passionate about transforming mental health through movement.

An Evening with Dr. Peter Gray - Special Saturday Event

Join us for an enlightening and thought-provoking evening with renowned psychologist and author Dr. Peter Gray, as he explores the vital connection between play, autonomy, and mental health in his compelling talk, Mother Nature’s Prescription for Mental Wellbeing: The Power of Play and Other Self-Directed Activity.

In this engaging presentation, Dr. Gray will draw from decades of research in developmental and evolutionary psychology to illustrate how free play and self-directed learning are not luxuries, but essential components of healthy emotional and cognitive development. With increasing rates of anxiety, depression, and burnout—particularly among children and young adults—Dr. Gray offers a timely and evidence-based perspective on how returning to nature’s blueprint for learning and living can help restore balance and joy in our lives.

Whether you're a parent, educator, mental health professional, or simply someone interested in human development, this evening promises to challenge assumptions, inspire new thinking, and highlight practical steps we can take to support wellbeing through autonomy, curiosity, and play.

Agenda

Designing Community-Based, Culturally Safe Physical Activity Programs to...
Host: Francine Darroch

Info: Designing Community-Based, Culturally Safe Physical Activity Programs to Support Mental Health in Vulnerable Populations

Enhancing Mood Through Movement: The Role of Physical Activity in Youth...
Host: Rebecca Hasson

Info: Enhancing Mood Through Movement: The Role of Physical Activity in Youth Emotion Regulation

The Effects of Exercise and Physical Activity on Cognitive and Brain Health...
Host: Art Kramer

Info: The Effects of Exercise and Physical Activity on Cognitive and Brain Health Across the Lifespan

From Wearables to AI Coaches: The Evolving Digital Toolkit for Mental Health
Host: Carol Maher
Making Exercise Spaces Trauma-Informed: Practical Guidelines for...
Host: Michelle Pebole

Info: Making Exercise Spaces Trauma-Informed: Practical Guidelines for Implementation

The Intersection of Physical Activity and Mental Health: Focus on Trauma and..
Host: Simon Rosenbaum

Info: The Intersection of Physical Activity and Mental Health: Focus on Trauma and Social Disadvantage

Strength in Mind: Exploring Resistance Exercise as a Therapeutic Tool for...
Host: Jacob Meyer

Info: Strength in Mind: Exploring Resistance Exercise as a Therapeutic Tool for Depression

Behavioral Activation, Exercise, and the Brain's Reward System: Leveraging...
Host: Seth Himelhoch

Info: Behavioral Activation, Exercise, and the Brain's Reward System: Leveraging Physical Activity for Emotional Resilience and Mental Health

Mother Nature's Prescription for Mental Wellbeing: The Power of Play and...
Host: Peter Gray

Info: Mother Nature's Prescription for Mental Wellbeing: The Power of Play and Other Self-Directed Activity

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