4th Annual
NJNew Jersey Integrated Mental Health Conference

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NJIMHC is a first-of-its-kind conference that brings together practitioners and leaders in mental health, behavioral health, and holistic wellness for a full day of continued education, professional development, networking and an opportunity to earn up to 6 CEUs.

Extend your holiday weekend and boost your career—NJIMHC for CEUs with a view! At the historic Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel, an iconic gem set against the stunning backdrop of Asbury Park, New Jersey.

VIP Kickoff Event
Tuesday
May 26, 2026
Conference
Wednesday
May 27, 2026
Venue
Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel
1401 Ocean Avenue
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
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Conference Theme

Integrated Mental Wellness Across The Life Span

Integrated Care for Every Season of Life

Explore how a unified approach to mental wellness can support individuals through every life stage-from early development to aging. This conference will emphasize the importance of continuity, community collaboration, and adaptive strategies that meet evolving psychological needs over time, fostering resilience and quality of life throughout the human experience.

NJIMHC 2026 - Integrated Mental Wellness Across The Life Span

Keynote Presenters

Evolved Nested Across the LifeSpan Promotes Wellbeing

Dr. Darcia Narvaez
Dr. Darcia Narvaez
 

This keynote explores humanity’s return to an evolved, wellness-informed way of living rooted in “deep nestedness.” Drawing on practices of nature connection, nurturing relationships, ancestral wisdom, and cosmic cycles, it highlights how communities can foster heart-centered individuals and collective flourishing in harmony with the Earth.

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The Power of Presence and Essential Self

Stephanie Lopez, LCSW, LISW-S, C-IAYT
Stephanie Lopez
LCSW, LISW-S, C-IAYT

Join Stephanie Lopez, Gestalt psychotherapist and President of the iRest Institute, for a keynote on reconnecting with the essential Self to restore balance and resilience. Rooted in iRest® Yoga Nidra Meditation, this session shows how embodied presence deepens therapeutic relationships, fosters emotional wellbeing, and offers practical tools for greater clarity, peace, and self-trust in both clinical practice and daily life.

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New Jersey Integrated Mental Health Conference

Quality Collaboration

This year's conference is expected to attract over 250 psychologists, social workers, school counselors, university faculty, teachers, researchers, students, staff from community mental health centers, and other mental health intervention specialists from all over New Jersey.

Why Attend?

Interact with Experts

Interact with experienced practitioners and trusted clinicians who are well-known experts in their fields.

Build Connections

Meet new colleagues and connect with your peers in person and share ideas, discuss challenges and gain new insights and connections that extend beyond the conference.

Gain New Insights

Walk away with the latest insights on innovative treatment concepts, new tools, and actionable takeaways that help support positive patient outcomes.

Earn Continuing Education Credits

Earn up to six continuing education credits.

Who Should Attend

  • Psychiatrists
  • Psychologists
  • Social Workers
  • Nurses and Nurse Practitioners
  • Naturopathic Physicians
  • Allied Mental Health Professionals
  • State Agency Professionals
  • Addiction Specialists
  • Art Therapists
  • Mind/Body Practitioners
  • Nutritionists
  • Registered Dietitians
  • Health Coaches
  • Students

Any individual who is personally interested in learning more about current research and approaches for integrated mental health should attend!

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FREE 2 CEU Seminar
NJIMHC Walk Up Event

Intentional Parenting & Intentional Family

Tuesday, December 9, 2025
12pm - 2pm

Mar Belo Restaurant
611 Broadway
Long Branch, NJ 07740

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