Nurturing Mental Well-Being in Episcopal School Communities Wednesday, January 14, 2026 (2pm - 3pm US/Eastern) Zoom Meeting

The registration period for this meeting has ended.

In Episcopal schools, we all share responsibility for the spiritual care and emotional well-being of our students. This workshop will equip school leaders, educators, and staff with practical tools to recognize signs of student distress, support resilience, and foster a culture of belonging. Together, we will explore how emotional, physical, academic, and social indicators can signal deeper challenges and how to respond with compassion and effectiveness.

Participants will gain strategies for helping students build healthy routines and learn coping skills such as mindfulness and reflection. We’ll also discuss how to reduce stigma around mental health through open dialogue and how chaplains can lead in creating school cultures where all students feel seen, heard, and valued. Rooted in the Episcopal tradition of holistic care, this session invites us to deepen our pastoral presence and strengthen the systems of support within our schools.

Presenter
Cara Holmes, Ph.D.
Director of Emotional Wellness and Learning Support
Episcopal School of Dallas

Recording
This webinar will be recorded and made available to members via the NAES Resource Library. Non-members must attend live in order to access this webinar.

Technical Requirements:
Each registration equals one connection. Register for one connection and gather your leadership team around the screen. Or, register for multiple connections and enable school and church leaders to participate from a variety of locations.

NAES virtual events are facilitated through Zoom. You will need the following:
• An internet connection – broadband wired or wireless (3G or 4G/LTE)
• Speakers and a microphone – built-in or USB plug-in or wireless Bluetooth
• [Optional] A webcam or HD webcam - built-in or USB plug-in

Zoom is also available for Android and iOS devices. You can learn more about technical requirements of this platform at https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362023-System-Requirements-for-PC-Mac-and-Linux

Registration Fees: These fees are available through 01/14/2026
Name	Price	Available To
Member Rate	$0.00	NAES Members
Nonmember Rate	$85.00	Non-Members

Cancellation and Other Policies:

Written cancellations must be received by email to jfc@episcopalschools.org, no later than 24 hours before the start of the webinar. Registrations submitted less than 24 hours prior to the start of the webinar are not entitled to any refund if they are cancelled.

Any and all liability of the National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES) with respect to registration, cancellations, changes in the content of the program, technology breakdowns, and refunds is limited to a sum no greater than the registration fee paid. Under no circumstances shall NAES be liable for incidental or consequential damages of any kind. Submission of registration and payment constitutes acceptance of the terms and conditions herein.

NAES or its contractors may be recording this webinar. By attending this webinar, attendees understand and agree to allow their voices and statements to be used by NAES in Association publications, on its website, in any and all distributed versions of this recorded webinar, and in marketing or promotional materials. Attendance at the meeting waives NAES from any liability resulting from these uses.

For more information please contact:

Mr. Jonathan F. Cooper
Director of Communications
National Association of Episcopal Schools
Phone: (212) 716-6182
Fax: (212) 286-9366
Email: jfc@episcopalschools.org