October 9, 2025 - Rise Up: A Pathway to Resilience Conference - Helix Human Services - Mass Mutual Center, Springfield Massachusetts
The Rise Up Conference returns to the MassMutual Center for the second year!
The Rise Up Conference is back with a new theme: A Pathway to Resilience.
Helix Human Services invites professionals, caregivers, and advocates to explore innovative and compassionate approaches to trauma-informed care, healing from adversity, and overcoming life’s stressors – all while becoming more resilient.
Insightful perspectives and practical tools will empower individuals to support resilience in themselves and the communities they work with. Attendees will engage with thought leaders and experts in the fields of mental health, wellness, and trauma-informed care, gaining deeper understanding of the lasting impact of trauma and the transformative power of healing.
Through keynotes, breakouts, and workshops, we will delve into strategies that foster emotional and psychological resilience, helping individuals build stronger, more supportive environments for healing and growth. Together, we will create a supportive space for reflection, learning, and collaboration in pursuit of creating healthier, more resilient children and families.
Sponsorship opportunities are available for this event.
My Workshop: Mental Health - The Reality of Mental Illness and the Family Unit
In this workshop we will be discussing mental health and how it can affect a whole family unit. When a parent or guardian is struggling with mental illness, and does not get the proper help and support that they need, who helps the child? How does this effect the environment in which they all live.
I will break down the family dynamics and how it can all unravel quickly when there is no support. We will discuss different types of mental health disorders, and the trauma and abuse factor surrounding family dysfunctions.
What is the long-term effect on children and young adults living in this type of situation, and how deep does the trauma go. The body does keep the score, and eventually it ends up filtering out into their adult lives if not addressed. The cycle cannot be broken unless we do the work.
Silence is the main culprit of families who struggle. There is still a “stigma” surrounding mental health, and a real fear to talk about it, and ask for help. Because of that silence countless families end up in the system. There is also a great fear of children being taken away.
What are the statistics and do we have concrete answers when it comes to helping the families who are struggling.
About Lisa: Lisa Zarcone, author of The Unspoken Truth & The Book of Joann, is one remarkable woman. Her childhood was nothing less than hideous. Her ability to survive in her silent world of treachery is truly astonishing. Writing her own memoir and her mother’s personal journey, is her way of giving back.
Child Abuse Survivor – Author – Child and Mental Health Advocate, Public Keynote Speaker – Social Media Influencer – Radio Personality
MA National Ambassador for NAASCA (National Association of Adult Survivors of Child Abuse)
CASA Advocate (Court Appointed Special Advocate) for children
2023 Women of Impact Award – Business West Magazine
2021 Massachusetts Heroine Award Recipient
Blogger on her website –
www.helixhumanservices.org