Speaker Talks and Expert Panels

Addiction is one of the most urgent and misunderstood public health crises in America, and families are navigating it largely alone. In this talk, Shannon Greene, Vice President of Peer-to-Peer […]

In this presentation, we’ll explore how we often get caught up in the immediate narratives in which we engage. We’ll discuss the importance of recognizing these stories and how they […]

This presentation takes a unique look at wilderness therapy through a traumatic stress response lens. We will discuss the role of adolescent and emerging adult stress and how it affects […]

The presentation will cover the current trends in adolescent substance use, recognizing behaviors and warning signs of substance use and provide parents with an overview of interventions and resources available […]

Getting an accurate diagnosis for your child is important—but knowing what to do with the results is just as critical. This parent-friendly workshop will break down psychological testing in simple, […]

Grief is no stranger to any human being. It is love without direction. What if the crippling impacts of grief from either the death of a loved one, losing a […]

We recently published our book H.O.M.E.: How to make home a success during and after treatment. We will introduce and teach from our guiding principles and share our knowledge that […]

Parents will learn how to successfully navigate the health insurance bureaucracy. Subjects from Mental Health Parity to appeals will be discussed.

In this talk, Tanya will guide you through the 8-Step Wellness Process that will teach you how to handle your child’s mental illness without feeling as if you are failing. […]

In this session we will explore the challenges that can present for young adults and families during the holidays. We will discuss the dynamics that are triggered and their origins […]

Jackie Jackson, author of Holistic Trauma Healing, offers parents a compassionate, practical approach to healing trauma in themselves and their children. Drawing on holistic methods that support the nervous system […]

In this session, Daniel Barrasso, MSW, explores the transition young people face after leaving residential treatment. He presents practical strategies across four pillars—peer support, therapy, hobbies, and life skills—to foster […]

Ted Perkins explores how Recovery Movie Meet-Ups: Family Edition uses thoughtfully selected Hollywood films and guided conversation to help families better understand addiction, improve communication, set healthy boundaries, and support […]

As we all have learned, nobody gives us a manual on parenting; we do our best with what we know and continually try to improve. We have known that exposure […]

Parenting is challenging. It always has been. Yet today’s kids face both online and offline obstacles on a 24/7 basis. That requires an additional level of parenting skill where many […]

Are your emotions all over the map and do you feel a bit out of control? What’s actually the problem here? You would think it’s your child and what they […]

Teens face many mental health challenges as they navigate constant novelty and change. Whether it’s their environment, hormones, or relationships, something is always shifting. Knowing how to support your teen […]

Young adults are navigating and preparing to launch into a different world than their parents grew up in. While that is always true many parents identify this as feeling more […]

Have you ever felt stuck in the middle of a relationship? Perhaps you’re trying to support your child and ensure they get the resources they need, while their teacher is […]

Sending a child to rehab is expensive and emotionally traumatic for parents and child alike; we desperately want it to work. Yet the sad truth is that it often does […]

Inner Child Reparenting is a therapeutic approach that combines the concepts of inner child healing with body-based practices. It focuses on addressing emotional wounds from childhood, particularly those related to […]