2026 Governor’s Conference on Volunteerism

May 21, 2026 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM ET

Session: Co-regulation for all: an inclusive tool in your mental health toolbox    

This session will focus on better understanding the science behind the way our brains work and your role to support yourself and others in managing and regulating emotions to deal effectively with stress, anxiety and other mental health difficulties. Participants will leave the session with better knowledge about their own nervous system and how they can influence others, through co-regulation.  This session will expand on the foundation of mental health, strategies to address when one is overwhelmed, and how to recognize concerning mental health behaviors – including suicide risk and which audiences are at a greater risk..

This session will be presented by Danielle Heaton of Twenty-One Senses and Sarah Gould of Connor’s Climb Foundation.