Speaker Talks and Expert Panels

In a world where homophobia, transphobia, and bullying continue to exist, it’s important for us to be mindful, present, and vigilant against fear-based forces. Otherwise, they can sneak right into […]

Join us for an insightful presentation by Norm Thibault, PhD, LMFT, Founder and CEO of Three Points Center, as he discusses the complexities of adoptive parenting. Explore the challenges in […]

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is re-contextualized in wilderness and adventure programs. This may result in symptoms being missed, masked, or misunderstood, thus derailing treatment, or creating illusory progress. Alternatively, wilderness and […]

We will explore different areas of the IEP forms and the rules of the road. We will cover how to navigate road blocks and detours that may occur along the […]

The acronym DEARMAN is a tool taught in DBT therapy, used when asking for a change from someone else. When adapted across multiple scenarios, this can be so much more. […]

Adolescents experiencing social-emotional struggles typically experience some degree of executive functioning deficits. These challenges often lead to task avoidance (e.g., homework) as well as patterns of school refusal. Simply, students […]

In individuation, our role as parents shifts from managing our child’s care to supporting their journey toward independence. As adult children navigate this process, parents must provide space for them […]

From her own journey and extensive work with adolescents, Ciara has a unique insight into the mind of a struggling teen — why they resist help, what they’re really focused […]

This presentation will explore how the insurance process works. What to expect from the insurance company. What to consider with insurance plans, and when choosing a treatment facility.

When dealing with a loved one who is struggling with an addiction to drugs or alcohol, you often hear the expressions, “you have to wait until they are ready”, “you […]

Ways to help parents when they are concerned about their teens or young adults.

EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) is a simple, safe system that anyone can use to reduce emotional reactivity, anxiety and for many other problems. This presentation will provide you with the […]

A family meeting or intervention is crucial for adolescents undergoing treatment. It provides a unified message, establishes support, clarifies expectations, reduces resistance, and ensures commitment to their well-being. This panel […]

Jessica Blanchard will speak off the cuff and from the heart about how she shifted from “tough love” to what can be called a “harm reduction” model. She will illustrate […]

In this webinar designed for parents of struggling teens, Beth Syverson, host of Safe Home Podcast, will talk about how her lifelong addiction to sugar, from which she recovered 5 […]

Substance misuse and addiction are family diseases, so how do you keep the entire family from unraveling when a teen or young adult is misusing drugs or alcohol? From a […]

Richard Sabbara, CPHQ, MBA, a first-generation immigrant with parents from Palestine, shares his family’s experience navigating over two dozen interactions with law enforcement. His son, Victor, was diagnosed with Reactive […]

Parents, caregivers, and school staff who know kid’s NeuroWhereAbouts understand phases of brain development and shape executive functioning skills accordingly. Dr. Crystal Collier, author of The NeuroWhereAbouts Guide, will define […]

In this session, Jack Vaughan and Maks Ezrin discuss the latest strategies for fostering executive functioning skills and intrinsic motivation in struggling young adults. Featuring stellar insights from Dr. Russel […]

Anxiety often gets a bad rap. But, the truth is, we need anxiety to thrive. In this presentation, participants will explore what anxiety is, how it functions, and why it’s […]

Elaine will share her passion for life, learning, and parenting by weaving her personal story into the typical parenting journey, including its unexpected challenges. As both a parent and professional, […]