Beyond Labels (Save the Date)
Sat, Oct 24
|The YWCA
Understanding What Shapes Behavior, Connection, and Healing


Time & Location
Oct 24, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
The YWCA, 211 Lake St, Elmira, NY 14901, USA
About the Event
Join us for a powerful half-day workshop designed for caregivers, educators, clinicians, mentors, and other youth-forward helping professionals who are committed to creating emotionally safe spaces where young people can thrive.
Featuring four community professionals and an interactive panel discussion, Beyond Labels will explore the topics that shape how we understand and support youth, including neurodivergence, family systems, the biology of grief, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), and trauma informed approaches to emotional well-being.
Together we will move beyond assumptions and labels to deepen our understanding of the experiences that influence behavior, relationships, and resilience.
Participants will leave with practical tools, fresh perspectives, and meaningful connections to support the young people and families they serve.
Registration details and presenter announcements coming soon. Hosted by The Ember Collective in partnership with YWCA Elmira & the Twin Tiers.
