Speaker Talks and Expert Panels

How I supported my son despite his severe anxiety and depression while going through a contentious divorce and trying to take care of me.

Of course the question that most parents have heard too many times is ‘Are we there yet?’. York’s humorous twist of words nudges us to think about mindfulness, how we […]

We’re facing a costly problem: we don’t know how to talk about grief—or support each other through it. In this interactive session, Ann shares why grief is so often misunderstood […]

Katie Cole will explore the challenges families encounter when a student’s current school placement isn’t meeting their needs. She will provide practical guidance for navigating these situations, including strategies for […]

In this session, Andrea Svendsen will share key strategies to help parents and caregivers feel confident and prepared for their child’s IEP meeting. Participants will gain practical tools to navigate […]

Adolescents’ drug use and treatment needs differ from those of adults, and many treatment approaches are available to address the unique needs of adolescents. This presentation will discuss some essential […]

We coach parents in varied situations and each with unique strengths and challenges. However, there are 5 concepts that get woven into the work with each of them and that […]

Kevin will be talking about their 50 year journey to becoming Finally Kevin, to becoming their true authentic transparent self at the age of 63. They will will tell their […]

Dr. Brad Reedy expounds on the skills and the foundation required to build a healthy connection to our children.. Using his story and the stories of the many families he’s […]

Based off her recently released second book titled Your Walk in Life: A Guide to Transforming Your Pain into Peace, Alexa will help people heal and learn to emerge from […]

Tami Ann is a Southern California native who was an avid writer from an early age. She wrote the book, A Wilderness Journey: The Story of a Teen’s Road to […]

Parents often talk about having a “sixth sense” when it comes to their children—those instinctual moments when they just know something isn’t right or needs attention. This presentation will explore […]

Elaine will delve into the intricate dynamics of providing support to siblings when one or more children within the family face substantial challenges stemming from disabilities, mental or physical illnesses, […]

The presentation will be on the most common themes for families around adoption and the trauma experienced by all parties. So many families face issues they did not anticipate around […]

Life is a dance navigating through the great unknown. Sometimes that journey is a grand adventure, while other times it feels more like a horrible tragedy. The difference lies in […]

When a crisis occurs in the home/family, it is easy to find ourselves focused on the issue or person. This can lead to us losing balance in showing up for […]

Therapist Chris Blankenship will explore how to balance support and boundaries with autistic youth. He’ll break down the difference between “can’t” and “won’t” and how to respond in the moment. […]

This presentation will focus on the personal challenges experienced by parents raising adoptees. The common themes might include trauma, attachment difficulties as well as abandonment issues on the part of […]

Russell will be sharing the importance of being present in relationships with his family members, built on a foundation of his body’s automatic protective nervous system response. The Polyvagal Theory […]

Dr. Reedy will discuss what it means to give up the need to be good, right, or to win, in favor of being a true self. He will explain that […]

In this talk, Ethan explores the evolving journey of adolescents and young adults, inviting parents to reflect on their expectations around growth and success. Using real-life case studies, he challenges […]