Speaker Talks and Expert Panels

An estimated 2-7% of families nationwide are struggling with school refusal. Michael and Sara from Fusion Academy will discuss School Refusal and its associated challenges that impact students and families […]

Navigating life when a loved one is battling mental illness can feel impossible at times. During her presentation, Jessica will teach you micro-habits to prioritize your own mental health — […]

Often times when children are struggling, parents overlook opportunities to find moments of peace and a sense of control. The behaviors of children tend to blind a parent from ‘making […]

Feeling overwhelmed by health insurance? Join R Partner in Care (RPC) for a practical session on how to navigate coverage, avoid costly mistakes, and maximize mental health reimbursement. Learn how […]

The holidays can be overwhelming and stressful when you have a child who is struggling with mental health issues. Holly will offer a 15 minute tapping meditation to help reduce […]

Neurodiversity is often talked about as a non-medical term for those living with Autism, ADHD or other learning disabilities, but it’s a term that encompasses so much more. This presentation […]

Dawn and Carson will take us through their journey as Carson’s teen experimentation turned into addiction to hard drugs. They will talk about Wilderness Therapy, Sober Living and how changing […]

The AR “Nature as Healer” presentation highlights and discusses the evidence-based benefits of the outdoors in mental health and substance use recovery. The dialogue delves into key components that explain […]

Natural Consequences are lessons to be learned if you are willing to be taught and pay attention. Nature provides grounding, can be a vehicle to release chemicals/ hormones in the […]

This presentation will support parents in building and strengthening sex-positive conversations with their children about internet safety. The focus will be on removing shame, building connections, and preventing sextortion. Participants […]

R Partner in Care returns to OPLM to help families better navigate health insurance for mental health treatment. This session covers how plan selection and current benefit trends impact access […]

When our kids struggle, we often find ourselves lost and wondering what we “should” do. This presentation covers the four big ideas that our family found most helpful as we […]

What is Happening to Our Minds, Bodies, and Spirits in the Digital Age? This presentation explores the impact of screen use on our mental, physical, and spiritual well-being, with a […]

This presentation will explore different ways for parents to develop, implement, and maintain goals for their children and themselves. In this approach, the emphasis is on finding the joy and […]

Frustrated with high rates of relapse after successful wilderness or residential treatment programs (even his own), Tim Thayne decided to turn his attention to helping the families of teens keep […]

After a tragic accident in 2016 that claimed the life of my son and three of his friends, I began a search to find out what happens when we leave […]

This talk will focus on gaining more clarity for oneself about how our “collective codependency” impacts us. How taking a birds eye view of our distracted lives can offer insights […]

When addiction or mental health struggles enter a family, they don’t just create symptoms they create roles. Through the lens of the parallel process of addiction and the Stephen Karpman […]

The journey of being a member of the LGBTQIA community is challenging in and of itself. It is even more difficult to be in the world when your family is […]

Jason will share his story, subsequent journey, and current mission as he encourages parents to own their children’s mental health—a practical, lifesaving approach to teen suicide.

Join us for an engaging discussion with the contributors to the recently released book, Holistic Trauma Healing: Strategies to Integrate the Body, Mind, and Spirit. This expert panel brings together […]