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Members of PACEs Connection are invited, at no charge, to register now and attend Scars to STARs Day (STARs Day), a free annual global event supporting survivors of toxic abusive relationships on Friday, May 16 from 9 a.m. – 5:45 p.m.
STARs stands for Survivors of Toxic Abusive Relationships, and the STARNetwork offers free, regularly-scheduled and anonymous online recovery meetings via TARANON, as well as this annual event to all seeking to learn about and recover from toxic abusive relationships.
Event organizers say the virtual gathering is “STAR Network’s gift to the world for Mental Health Awareness Month.”
The Hon. Patrick J. Kennedy will keynote the event, and will be joined by a slate of internationally-recognized leaders in mental and addiction health who are bringing the importance of recognizing the impact of toxic abusive relationships across the lifespan, and in all corners of our lives.
Event organizer and founder of the STARNetwork, Jaime Huysman, PhD, who is also the chief compassion officer of WellMed Medical Management, says he wants to highlight the vital focus of trauma-informed recovery in the areas of attachment disorders and narcissistic abuse.
The day’s speakers and schedule of events are as follows:
All times are in EDT.
9:00 a.m. – 9:45 am. Networking and Virtual Expo Hall Opens
This is a great opportunity to explore the expo hall’s exhibitor booths and connect to sponsors with valuable resources. Learn from industry leaders’ innovative programs to inspire collaboration and action through the day.
Use this opportunity to reset your neuro-system.
9:45 am – 10:00 am Welcome and Opening Remarks
Kicking off the second Annual Scars to STARs Day, Dr. Jamie Huysman will set the stage with an overview of the day’s schedule, event goals, and key themes. This welcome address will highlight the power of resilience, connection, and transformation, ensuring attendees are prepared for an inspiring and impactful day ahead.
Jamie Huysman, PsyD, LCSW
STAR Network Foundation
Founder, Executive Director
10:00 am -10:45 am A Cult of One – Reclaiming Your Identity After Trauma
Trauma strips away our sense of self, leaving us lost, powerless, and disconnected. Richard Grannon guides attendees toward reclaiming personal identity and authenticity after trauma through psychological insights and practical strategies. Learn skills to break free from limiting narratives, rebuild self-trust, and step into your own power.
Richard Grannon
STAR Network Foundation
International Ambassador
10:45 am –11:00 am Networking Break – Visit the Virtual Expo Hall
Re-energize and decompress with your fellow attendees by grabbing a snack, visiting our virtual exhibitor booths, connecting with sponsors, exploring available resources, or resetting your neuro-system. Come back refreshed and renewed!
Use this opportunity to reset your neuro-system.
11:00 am –11:45 am Reimagine Mental Health: Bridging Innovation, Education, and Access
Mental health care is evolving, but are we keeping up? Marjorie Morrison explores innovative, educational, and digital solutions to bridge the gap between access and treatment. Drawing from her career as a clinician, entrepreneur, and advocate, her strategies for transforming the mental health landscape in support of individuals and communities.
Marjorie Morrison, LMFT, LPCC
SHRM
Executive in Residence for Mental Health
11:45 am – 12:30 pm Lunch and Networking Break – Welcome Back to the Virtual Expo Hall
Relax, grab lunch, and enjoy this networking opportunity! Visit exhibitor booths, connect with sponsors, explore resources, engage in meaningful conversations, exchange ideas, and build connections that will extend beyond the day.
Use this opportunity to reset your neuro-system.
12:30 pm – 12:45 pm A Legacy of Courage
Doug Tieman, STAR Network Board Chair and leader in addiction recovery and behavioral health, introduces this year’s keynote speaker – The Honorable Patrick J. Kennedy. Drawing on decades of experience in treatment advocacy and policy reform, Tieman will set the stage for Kennedy’s powerful address on transforming mental health treatment.
Doug Tieman
STAR Network Foundation
Chairman of the Board
12:45 pm – 1:30 pm Keynote Address – Profiles in Mental Health Courage
Our Scars to STARs Day keynote speaker, Patrick J. Kennedy, will deliver a moving trauma-informed message of resilience, hope, and transformation. Drawing from Profiles in Mental Health Courage, he will share inspiring stories of people emerging from addiction and mental illness – turning pain into purpose, hell into heaven, and victims into STARs in a fragmented healthcare world.
Hon. Patrick J. Kennedy
The Kennedy Forum
Co-Founder
1:30 pm – 2:15 pm Sip and Shine Break – Come Back to the Virtual Expo Hall
Relax, have a cup of coffee, and enjoy this networking opportunity! Visit exhibitor booths, connect with sponsors, explore resources, engage in meaningful conversations, exchange ideas, and build connections that will extend beyond the day.
Use this opportunity to reset your neuro-system.
2:15 pm – 3:00 pm From Crisis to Change: Rethinking Social Media for the Next Generation
Social media plays a powerful role in shaping young minds – but at what cost? Jennifer Libby – seasoned trauma informed psychotherapist and youth advocate – explores the urgent need for healthier, and more responsible digital spaces. Jen will also talk about social media effects on teen mental health, harmful online content, and prioritizing well-being for future generations from a neuro-safe perspective.
Jennifer Libby, MSW, LCSW
Promly
Psychotherapist, Founder, Speaker and Changemaker
3:00 pm – 3:15 pmHydrate and Elevate – Rise, Refresh, and Visit the Virtual Expo Hall
Pause, stretch, and recharge as we prepare for our final sessions. Grab paper and pen – you won’t want to miss the insights and takeaways from our Q&A session and closing remarks with our own Dr. Jamie, reflecting on today’s discussions.
Use this opportunity to reset your neuro-system.
3:15 pm –3:30 pm Introducing Equidelics – Powered by STAR Network
Take a sneak peek at Equidelics – a groundbreaking fusion of equine therapy and psychoactive healing. This innovative approach empowers survivors, fostering emotional restoration, resilience, and renewed strength. By harnessing the wisdom of horses alongside cutting-edge therapeutic techniques, individuals can transcend depression, anxiety, and trauma – unlocking a profound path to healing and transformation.
George M. Rapier III, M.D.
WellMed Medical Management
Founder, CEO
Giselle Faubel PsyD
Equidelics
Executive Producer
3:30 pm – 4:15 pm Q&A Session – Candid Responses on Mental Health, Addiction, and the Role of Trauma Recovery
Questions posed from attendees from our STARs Day event provide the impetus for an engaging and insightful fireside chat where Richard Grannon, Doug Tieman, and Dr. Jamie Huysman will answer with trauma-informed honesty, expertise, and real-world experience.
Richard Grannon
STAR Network Foundation
International Ambassador
Jamie Huysman, PsyD, LCSW
STAR Network Foundation
Founder, Executive Director
Doug Tieman
STAR Network Foundation
Chairman of the Board
4:15 pm – 4:45 pm From Scars to STARs – A Roadmap and a Global Call for Healing and Advocacy
To conclude STARs Day, Dr. Jamie will weave together our speakers’ powerful insights around themes of identity, innovation, digital responsibility, education, and policy advocacy. He will show how to turn knowledge into action, trauma into triumph, and pain into purpose. This session will leave you inspired and empowered to continue your healing journey and recovery to break the cycles of intergenerational trauma.
Jamie Huysman, PsyD, LCSW
STAR Network Foundation
Founder, Executive Director
4:45 pm – 5:30 pm Network in the Virtual Expo Hall
Take advantage of this final opportunity to visit exhibitor booths, connect with sponsors, and engage with fellow attendees. Explore valuable resources, foster meaningful connections, and continue the conversations that will inspire action beyond today.Use this opportunity to reset your neuro-system.
Register now and attend Scars to STARs Day (STARs Day), a free annual global event supporting survivors of toxic abusive relationships on Friday, May 16 from 9 a.m. – 5:45 p.m.
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