Shine Initiative
Mindmatters Youth Mental Health Summit 2026
Resilience: YOU’VE GOT THIS! Workshop

DCU Center

Throughout this interactive workshop Ashley will be focusing on: understanding resilience and its importance, self-talk, turning challenges into opportunities to learn/grow/conquer, perspective, building a strong support network, reflecting on experiences to gain knowledge/improve, empowerment, body language, tools that decrease stress/anxiety and increase confidence/productivity, intentionally channeling energy, influencing situations instead of being influenced by situations, perseverance, the impact of consistency, accountability and trust. She will emphasize the Mindmatters Summit goal of decreasing stigma around mental health as well as encompassing the Shine Initiative’s dedication to raise mental health awareness with a focus on Massachusetts Schools, businesses, and organizations. LET’S DO THIS …TOGETHER!!!

Nichols College
REFRESHER: EMPOWERED
Women’s Volleyball Team

Nichols College

This REFRESHER will focus on: the power of one, the little things that make a big difference, building upon deliberate decisions, compounding leadership skills, body language, developing habits for peak performance, pushing beyond emotional/mental/physical constraints, enhancing self assurance, and the strength of momentum. Ashley will reinforce the BISON Women's Volleyball Team Values: Integrity. Teamwork. Community. Communication. throughout the session.