Speaker Talks and Expert Panels

During this time together, Naomi will discuss ways that you can actively participate in your child’s educational process. She will discuss who to speak to when you have specific concerns, […]

JD Ouellette will be delivering a broad overview of the up-to-date understanding of eating disorders in an Eating Disorders 101 presentation, followed by a Q & A session. Eating disorder […]

When your child has a mental health crisis requiring intensive treatment, you may feel anger, shame, guilt, or despair. The road ahead seems bleak and overwhelming. However, by embracing their […]

“Many parents tell me that they did not have parents who listened to them nor did they acknowledge their feelings. So today parents tend to bend over backwards to hear […]

The presentation will explore the distinctions between emotional support animals (ESAs), therapy dogs, and service animals. It will discuss eligibility laws for ESAs and the rights associated with this designation. […]

Alexander’s presentation provides a model for teens with anxiety, particularly in high school and college, to write solid essays without losing their minds. It was developed over 20 years in […]

Dr. Hilarie Cash and Johnny Tock will explore Gaming and Internet Use Disorders, highlighting the common co-occurring issues that often accompany them. Together, they will compare and contrast these disorders […]

It is axiomatic that all chronic mental health issues are accompanied by a degree of executive dysfunction. Since executive functioning is vital for self-regulation and general success, it is vital […]

Executive Functioning is the ability to manage one’s own academic or professional life. In essence, it is being able to figure out what to do, how to get it done, […]

The term “Executive Function” is frequently used in academic and treatment settings as a catch-all to describe a set of skills often lacking in neurodivergent populations associated with diagnoses such […]

Hosted by Beth Syverson, Amber Jimerson, and Greg Gentry. View the 2021 Adoption Trauma Factsheet from Transform Adoption.

Highlighting Parent Coach, Beth Hillman, of Beth Hillman Coaching and Teen Mentor, Seth Gottlieb, of Adventure Recovery. View Beth’s presentation from this Talk.

Eating disorders often have deep emotional and mental roots, including issues like low self-esteem, personality disorders, and difficulties in handling conflicts. Join Discovery Behavioral Health team members, Megan Crooke, Will […]

You may be hearing the term “education consultant” or “ECs” everywhere these days, but what services and expertise do these individuals provide in your child’s educational experience? Join Lucy Pritzker, […]

June is the month to highlight all the wonderful dads in our lives! Join four of our Peer Parent dads as they discuss the complexities around being the fathers of […]

Join us for an engaging panel discussion that delves into the critical aspects of providing care to individuals in need of higher-level support. We will explore the fundamental questions to […]

ALLISON POSEL, ED CALLAHAN, LYLE NELSON, KELLY OLSON Homeward Bound is a nation-wide group of specialized therapists who work with families of teens or young adults who: are struggling at […]

Are you feeling uncertain about whether your home environment is meeting your child’s needs effectively? Join us as we explore essential questions to discuss with your child’s provider. We’ll delve […]

Please welcome our panelists from Bridgeway Billing: – Nicholas Burt, LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist), Executive Director – Caitlin Kremer, BS, Director of Operations – Kylee Parker, Utilization Review […]

Visions Adolescent Treatment Center’s LGBTQI+ Programming Director, Beck Gee-Cohen, MA, CADC II and gender specialist/therapist, Jordan Held, LCSW will be answering some of the most important questions parents of LGBTQ+ […]

Don’t miss our March Expert Panel, where three members of Lighthouse Family Coaching delve into the pivotal role of Complex Family Systems in adolescent and young adult treatment. From admission […]