Speaker Talks and Expert Panels

Parents know when something isn’t right with their kiddo, but finding real solutions can feel like an exhausting maze of therapy, medication, and guesswork. What if the missing piece isn’t […]

Join Mark Worster, visionary leader, entrepreneur, and U.S. Marine Corps veteran, for Breathe Beyond, a transformative experience in letting go and stepping outside of our pre-programmed reality. In this mindful […]

Bill Guy has talked with enough families about their loved ones’ substance use or alcoholism to know that the usual knee jerk response is to focus entirely on the users […]

The theme of the session will be “Bridging the Generational Divide.” Dr. Unnatti Jain, a Generation Z expert, will discuss the significance of growing up to be a Global Citizen […]

This presentation will explore current mental and physical health concerns associated with cannabis use, focusing on cannabis-induced psychosis, cannabis hyperemesis syndrome (CHS), and other notable trends. It examines the growing […]

In this session, Neil Wallace will examine how trauma shapes the developing brain and influences behavior throughout childhood and adolescence. Drawing on current neuroscience and clinical experience, he will break […]

Are you stuck in negative parenting dynamics with your child? Do you feel caught in frequent power-struggles? Are you over-involved as a parent? In this presentation, parents will learn how […]

We often say that addiction is a family disease. However, most of the treatment offered today is centered on the individual struggling with addiction. Quite often a person’s addiction is […]

Dawn plans to talk about her journey chasing her son as his substance use progressed into adolescent addiction. When he overdosed and survived how the journey lead to Wilderness Therapy, […]

Childhood has drastically changed with the advent of smartphones and other devices. And the stressors children face today—ranging from academic pressure and athletic competition to bullying on social media and […]

Finding the right young adult transition program for your child is a daunting task. In his presentation on this topic, Dr. Gelles provides a thorough description of young adult transition […]

Andy Benckart was a client at Cornerstones of Maine some years before he became a Therapeutic Residential Advisor on the team. At the end of July, he will be starting […]

April features the following ITC Support Group Leaders: Cathy Taughinbaugh Heather Ross Paula Browne Joanne Richards About the company: CMC:Foundation for Change is dedicated to providing evidence-based tools for change […]

Dr. Reedy will explain how codependency is at the heart of addiction, not just for family members but also for the identified patient. He will explain codependency in the context […]

Most parents want a better relationship with their teens. The problem is, most parents try to improve their relationship by “fixing, changing, and/or controlling” their teen, and all this does […]

Jamie Born, LCSW, CCTP and Cynthia Bowkley, J.D., LAC, SEP will guide group members on a transformative exploration of trauma, by delving into the powerful therapeutic frameworks of Eye Movement […]

Individuals encountering insurance obstacles and denials rarely push back. This presentation will introduce the no-cost, actionable resources available on Cover My Mental Health and bring encouragement that parents do not […]

Kayla Solomon of Allies in Recovery shares how the evidence-based CRAFT approach transforms families affected by a loved one’s substance use or mental health struggles. This powerful method helps reduce […]

Do you struggle with opposition and resistance from your child? Would you like to experience a supportive and shared laughter and joyful connection instead? Check out improv. Improv may not […]

In this interactive session, award-winning poet and teacher Lynnell Edwards will share the story of her adult son’s bipolar onset, as recounted in her sixth collection of poetry, The Bearable […]

Research links family dynamics to wilderness therapy success, yet programs differ on the role of caregiver involvement. Limited studies have explored how varying levels of engagement impact adolescent treatment outcomes. […]