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You don’t have to choose between faith and mental health care.
A day of honest conversation, powerful stories, and real resources — because healing happens in community, and no one should walk this road alone.
A powerful day of hope, healing, and connection created to break the stigma surrounding mental health and faith, and to remind you that it is absolutely okay to love Jesus and see a therapist. Through main stage speakers, breakout sessions, and a Wellness Fair featuring local counselors, ministries, and support groups, this event is designed to meet you where you are whether you’re personally struggling, supporting a loved one, or simply wanting to learn. We believe healing happens in community, and no one should walk through it alone.
Please note that childcare will not be available, and children under the age of 13 are unable to attend the event.
You don’t have to choose between faith and mental health care.
CEO, Founder Mothers Against Child Exploitation/Power Over Predators
Lisa ran away from home at age 14 and became a victim of sex trafficking. After surviving years of trauma, including sexual and domestic abuse, she overcame deep anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts to become a passionate advocate for children. With over 20 years of experience as a speaker, trainer, author, and youth care provider, Lisa is on a mission to abolish child sexual exploitation through bold prevention education and outreach. Her groundbreaking work in Arizona has earned national recognition, including two invitations to the White House and a role as a stakeholder on the President’s Interagency Task Force to Combat Human Trafficking. She is a wife, mother of three, and grandmother of eight who believes every child is a precious treasure deserving of safety, hope, and a happy ending.
Today’s kids face unprecedented threats that crush their hope, distort their identity and disconnect them from their purpose. Discover how to protect them from today’s dangers while helping them rediscover hope and develop a passionate vision for their future.
LCSW
Signs, Struggles, and Practical Steps Forward This 30-minute presentation offers a clear, practical overview of anxiety and depression—helping attendees recognize key signs, understand when stress may be something more, and know what to do next. Participants will leave with simple, actionable steps to support themselves and others, along with greater confidence navigating mental health in everyday life.
Speaker, Pastor & Author
Life is hard; setting our anchor is vital for survival. Who or what is your anchor? How do you become an anchor for those around you? When your anchor is set, life’s storms won’t wreck you, challenges won’t defeat you, roadblocks won’t stop you.
Lead Pastor Lincoln Heights Christian Church
Pastor Chris and his wife Hannah moved out from Southern California to Phoenix back in September of 2010. They have 4 children; all girls! After Jesus, family, and friends…Pastor Chris is an avid Star Wars and Baseball fan. He graduated from Azusa Pacific University with a B.A. Degree in Christian Ministries in 1999. He then went on to earn a Master’s Degree in Leadership Studies when he graduated from Vanguard University of Southern California in 2012. Pastor Chris has a passion for helping people connect to God and to those around them. He loves the Bible and he loves helping people understand how to apply it to their lives. He’s NOT big on “religion” though. In fact, if you haven’t heard it yet, you’re bound to hear it soon, because he loves to say often how religion sucks…the life out of you, but a relationship with God…infuses life. Pastor Chris is big on a relationship with God, and he’s here to help you with yours.
My hope with the stage session is to speak broadly about how deeply the voices and relationships in our lives…(especially father figures and influential people around us)…can shape emotional health, self-worth, connection, and the way we move through life. I want it to feel emotionally accessible and relatable for both believers and non-believers alike, especially for those who may carry wounds connected to approval, absence, affirmation, rejection, or belonging.
Parents and caregivers today often feel overwhelmed and at a loss, desperately trying to protect their children from rising online exploitation, harmful content, and declining mental health, while wondering if it’s ever enough. Learn simple, effective tools and strategies to shield your child’s heart, mind, and innocence — and most importantly, how to become the safe, trusted adult your child will actually turn to and confide in. You’ll leave feeling hopeful, equipped, and confident — ready to build stronger trust with your kids while keeping them truly safe in today’s world.
I’m passionate about walking alongside people through every stage of their mental health journey — not just in crisis, but when they’re ready to thrive. Drawing from my own experience with addiction, depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation, and as a U.S. Coast Guard Veteran, I have a special heart for Veterans, Active Duty, First Responders, teens, and athletes looking to improve their mental performance. I hold a BA in Psychology from the University of Arizona, an MA in Psychology from University of the Rockies, and an MS in Professional Counseling from Grand Canyon University, and I practice through a Strengths-Based, Trauma-Informed lens with a focus on the whole person. Joining Soul Space felt like a natural fit — because real healing happens in community, and that’s exactly what we’re here to be.
I’m a deeply-feeling person who found my way to counseling and never looked back. I believe most of us don’t get through life unscathed, and we all deserve a non-judgmental space to process, heal, and grow. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, or parenthood, I approach every person with empathy and genuine care for how your unique experiences have shaped you. I also love working with teens, adolescents, and families building resilience together. I bring a Master’s in Counseling, 10+ years of experience, and training in Emotionally Focused Therapy and trauma-informed care, but mostly I just show up warm, real, and ready to sit with you in the hard stuff, push you gently when it matters, and find some humor along the way.
Melinda Straughn is a licensed professional counselor at Soul Space Tucson. For the past 5+ years, she has worked with kids, teens, & adults, on processing their emotions, feelings, and self-beliefs everyday. Self-care is something that is talked about in each session, and she believes in its importance, especially as it relates to the human experience and the world of mental health.
The term self-care is everywhere, including all over social media, but is it really just bubble baths and pedicures? The answer is no. Can it be related to your emotions, school/work day, daily life, faith, etc? Yes it can be, and I’d love to talk about it with you!
Living Beyond the Loss is a raw, practical guide to understand your grief journey or to effectively come alongside friends and loved ones who have experienced the loss of a loved one. We will also explore the importance of connection and serving others as core elements of healing during your grief journey. This breakout session will heavily rely on group participation during our discussion.
Our identity is often shaped by the voices, experiences, and relationships we grow up with — especially the presence, absence, or influence of a father figure. In this breakout session, we will explore how approval, rejection, expectations, and comparison can deeply impact the way we see ourselves and others. Together, we’ll have an honest and hopeful conversation about healing, belonging, self-worth, and learning to separate our true identity from the unhealthy labels and pressures we may carry through life.
Hannah Roussin has spent more than 20 years investing in the lives of children and families through education, counseling, and ministry. She served for over 10 years in the public school system, encouraging and supporting students while earning her master’s degree in school counseling to further help young people grow emotionally, academically, and spiritually. Alongside her professional work, Hannah has faithfully served in ministry with her husband for the past 25 years, walking with others through faith, life, and community. Together, they have raised four daughters, and her greatest passion is helping others feel seen, valued, encouraged, and reminded of God’s faithfulness in every season.
Please note that childcare will not be available, and children under the age of 13 are unable to attend the event.
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