Speaker Talks and Expert Panels

Watch recordings of our guest speakers and industry experts.
May 1, 2025

Balancing Boundaries and Support with Autistic Children

Christopher Blankenship, LCSW

Therapist Chris Blankenship will explore how to balance support and boundaries with autistic youth. He’ll break down the difference between “can’t” and “won’t” and how to respond in the moment. […]

April 10, 2025

Getting Stuck in the Story: Is that such a bad thing?

Matthew Nannis, CADC, NCC

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 […]

In this session, Erin Khar will speak about her journey from adolescent heroin addiction to long-term recovery, highlighting the impact of support systems, therapy, and harm reduction strategies in sustaining […]

March 27, 2025

Does Caregiver Engagement Predict Outcomes of Adolescent Wilderness Therapy?

Joanna Bettmann Schaefer, Professor of Social Work, Ph.D, LCSW, Laura Mills, Ph.D.

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. […]

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 […]

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