# Event Details - **Event Name**: BCOW Adult Mental Health Fall Conference - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 15 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am – Thu, 15 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Join us in person for the BCOW Adult Mental Health Fall Conference—Learn more about adult mental health with this free training!Agenda🕑: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AMCare and Mindfulness by Danielle ThortonInfo: A one-hour session on how to build a toolkit for better self-care and how to recognize when to use those tools. So often self-care and mindfulness take a back seat in life, but for individuals living with a mental illness or poor mental health, these practices are necessary. Learn new techniques to help improve your self-care routine and receive some new resources to try out.🕑: 10:15 AM - 11:15 AMThe Practice of Positive Psychology by Danielle ThortonInfo: Positive Psychology is the scientific study of what enables individuals and communities to flourish. Everyday stressors can impact our ability to celebrate successes, express gratitude, and engage in what makes us happy. Positive Psychology acknowledges life's difficulties, and focuses on fostering satisfaction, connection, and meaning to enhance well-being and celebrates the human ability to heal and thrive.🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PMMotivational Interviewing by Bridget Sova, PhD, LPInfo: Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a collaborative, person-centered counseling approach designed to help individuals explore and strengthen their own motivation for change. Rather than directing or persuading, the clinician uses empathy, reflective listening, and guided conversation to help clients identify their goals, resolve ambivalence, and build confidence in making meaningful behavioral changes. MI is commonly used in substance use treatment, healthcare, and mental health settings to support lasting, self-directed change. It can be applied to a number of different changes and transitions throughout the lifespan.🕑: 02:15 PM - 03:45 PMWhen Logic Fails: Rules of Communication for Altered Mental States Host: Kate Olson Nesheim, Ph.D., SHRM-CPInfo: Session Overview: This session introduces a practical communication framework for conversations impacted by an altered mental state such as psychosis. Participants will learn how to identify the signals and apply evidence-based strategies so that they can make collaborative decisions and maintain the relationship. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/moorhead/bcow-adult-mental-health-fall-conference/100001999090398195 - **Event Categories**: fitness, health-wellness, Workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Moorhead - **state**: MN - **country**: United States - **location**: Minnesota State Community and Technical College (M State) Moorhead - **lat**: 46.84894800000001 - **long**: -96.749853 - **full address**: Minnesota State Community and Technical College (M State) Moorhead, 1900 28th Avenue South, Moorhead, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: BCOW Adult Mental Health Fall Conference - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/d9a624c1965df91f42188a386963feeb571cb7561971328a47e7fbade6a74234-rimg-w873-h720-dcc8d8d8-gmir.jpg?v=1788369319 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is BCOW Adult Mental Health Fall Conference being held? - **A:** BCOW Adult Mental Health Fall Conference takes place on Thu, 15 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am to Thu, 15 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Minnesota State Community and Technical College (M State) Moorhead, 1900 28th Avenue South, Moorhead, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing BCOW Adult Mental Health Fall Conference? - **A:** BCOW Adult Mental Health Fall Conference is organized by BCOW (Becker, Clay, OtterTail and Wilkin) Mental Health Education Committee. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** BCOW Adult Mental Health Fall Conference 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 Moorhead, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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