The 2025 Hawai'i Behavioral Health & Wellness Convention aims to cultivate knowledge and inspire hope by focusing on the integration of cannabis conversations into therapeutic practice. Attendees can expect a range of workshops and sessions designed to provide insight into the endocannabinoid system, the effects of cannabis on mental health, and culturally sensitive approaches to discussing cannabis use with clients. The event will feature notable speakers and offer opportunities for networking and professional development. The agenda includes discussions on the DSM-5 criteria for Cannabis Use Disorder, harm reduction strategies, and the impact of cannabis on conditions such as PTSD, anxiety, and depression.
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2025 Hawai'i Behavioral Health & Wellness Convention
The 2025 Hawai'i Behavioral Health & Wellness Convention will be held in Honolulu, HI, focusing on integrating cannabis conversations into therapeutic practice. This event offers CEUs and features workshops and sessions on mental health and wellness.
October 23–24, 2025 Honolulu, Hawaii In-person Event CEUs Available
Conference Overview
Some quick details about this conference.
Time and Place
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Conference Dates
October 23–24, 2025
Location
Ala Moana Hotel
City/State
Honolulu, Hawaii
Event Format
In-person
Conference Organizer
This organization is hosting this conference.
Hawai'i Institute of Integrated Behavioral Health
This is the group that put together this event.
Email: HIIBHCOMMUNITY@GMAIL.COM
Schedule and Agenda
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The conference will take place over two days, October 23 and 24, 2025, featuring sessions on cannabis integration in therapy, ethical considerations, and trauma-informed guidance. Workshops will cover topics such as the endocannabinoid system and Cannabis Use Disorder.
Notable Speakers
These folks will be speaking at the conference.
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Alexis Muller
Alexis Muller is a public health educator and cannabis science specialist with over 20 years in Hawai‘i’s cannabis community. She leads education efforts at the Department of Health’s Medical Cannabis Program.
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Dawn Martin, LMHC
Dawn Martin is an addictions and trauma therapist with two decades of experience in behavioral health, integrating culturally responsive care and research on generational trauma in Hawai‘i.
CEU Details
Here's information on Continuing Education Units (or CEUs).
The conference is CEU sponsored by the Hawai'i Psychological Association, Hawaiian Islands Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, National Association of Social Workers - Hawai'i Chapter, and Hawai'i Counselors Association.
Hotel Information
You need somewhere to stay (unless you live relatively close).
The conference will be held at the Ala Moana Hotel in Honolulu, HI. Attendees are encouraged to book accommodations early to secure their stay.
Other Links and Information
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