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WELCOME TO THE SIXTH ANNUAL EMERGENCE CONFERENCE
Tuesday, October 20th and Wednesday, October 21st

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WHERE:
Marriott Marina del Rey
4100 Admiralty Way Marina del Rey, California 90292
WHEN: Tuesday, October 20th and Wednesday, October 21st
TICKET PRICES:
Both Days: $299.95 – One Day: $199.95 – At the Door: $500
Space is limited to 300 people, so we recommend you register to secure your spot for this magnificent event.
Agenda
Day 1
Day 2:
CONFERENCE AGENDA: DAY ONE – Hosted by Amy Van Linge and TJ Woodward
8:30: Registration Table Opens
8:30 AM – 9:00 AM: Coffee, Pastries, and Networking/Connection Time
9:00 AM – 9:15 AM: Welcome: Amy Van Linge and TJ Woodward
9:15 AM – 9:45 AM: Opening Talk: ” Worthy Suffering” by Dano Goldman, Founder and CEO of Alchemy House
9:45 AM – 10:00 AM: 15-Minute Networking/Connection Time
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Talk: Mell McCracken, National Chemsex and LGBTQ+ Director, No Matter What Recovery
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM: 15-Minute Networking/Connection Time
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM: Panel Discussion: “When Clinical Pathology Isn’t the Whole Story” – Facilitated by Jeremy Miller
- Dr. Angela Chanter, Chief Clinical Officer, Sierra Health and Wellness
- Dr. Patrick Lockwood, Psy.D, Co-Founder of Conscious Recovery Institute
- Janae Borrego, LMFT, Founder of JB Psychotherapy, Coaching & Consulting
- Dr. Olivia Ratcliff-Totty, Primary Therapist at Element Q Healing Center
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM: Lunch Served
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM: Keynote Talk: “The Alchemy of Leadership” by Dr. Krista Gilbert, Board Advisor, Top-Tier Behavioral Healthcare Executive, Fractional CEO
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM: 30-Minute Dessert/Networking/Connection Time
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Closing Keynote Talk: “When Healing Becomes Remembering: The Space Beyond Diagnosis” by TJ Woodward, Co-Founder of Emergence, Founder of Conscious Recovery, and Co-Founder of Conscious Recovery Institute
4:00 PM: Closing, Appreciation and Raffle: Amy Van Linge and TJ Woodward
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM: Sound Healing with Michele Garcia: A process circle to close with sharing experiences at end of day one to bring love and light connection
CONFERENCE AGENDA: DAY TWO – Hosted by Amy Van Linge and Jeremy Miller
8:30: Registration Table Opens
8:30 AM – 9:00 AM: Coffee, Pastries, and Networking/Connection Time
9:00 AM – 9:15 AM: Welcome: Amy Van Linge and Jeremy Miller
9:15 AM – 9:45 AM: Opening Talk: “The Possibility of Peace: Why Your Body is Trying to Save You, Not Hurt You” by Melissa Stevenson, LMFT
9:45 AM – 10:00 AM: 15-Minute Networking/Connection Time
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Talk: Cheree Ashley, Founder/Director of Bright Future Recovery Detox, Certified Intervention Professional
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM: 15-Minute Networking/Connection Time
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM: Panel Discussion: “Leading the Shift: How Conscious Leaders Are Transforming Behavioral Health” – Facilitated by TJ Woodward
- Molly Maddocks, COO, Monima Behavioral Health
- Jen Carvalho, Behavioral Healthcare Executive, COO of Harlow Gardens
- Christina Simos, CEO, Friendly House Los Angeles
- Cameron Bolish, Vice President of Operations, Sierra Health and Wellness
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM: Lunch Served
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM: Keynote Talk: “Title Announced Soon” by Mel Pol, MD, Chief Medical Officer of The Pointe Malibu Recovery Center.
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM: 30-Minute Networking/Connection Time
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Closing Keynote Talk: “Title Announced Soon” by Dr. Cali Estes, High-Performance Mindset Coach, Entrepreneur, and Globally Recognized Addiction and Mental-Health Expert
4:00 PM: Closing, Appreciation: Amy Van Linge, Jeremy Miller, and TJ Woodward
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM: After Party! (Light food and drinks provided) Sponsor Announced Soon
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