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World-renowned authors and clinicians present relevant, research-based information to support positive youth development. Our free programs empower and strengthen families, individuals and communities by sharing practical strategies to help humans of every age thrive. GPS is *free,* open to all, and CEUs are available to school staff.

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Upcoming Speakers

Tue Oct, 8 2024 @ noon and 7pm CST

Jeffrey Selingo

Who Gets In And Why: A Year Inside College Admissions -- UPDATED ZOOM LINKS

Thu Oct, 10 2024 @ 7-8:30pm CST

Lissete Ochoa and Lizette Ramirez

B-PAC: Planificar el éxito en el instituto y más allá: El proceso de solicitud de ingreso en la Universidad / Planning for Success in High School and Beyond: The College Application Process

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Thu Oct, 17 2024 @ noon and 7pm CST

Dr. John Duffy

HYBRID EVENT -- Rescuing Our Teens: 8 Solutions to Our Crisis of Disaffected Youth

Tue Oct, 22 2024 @ noon and 7pm CST

Dr. Laura Koehler

HYBRID EVENT -- Teen Anxiety and School Anxiety: Dealing with Resistance and Refusal

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View the brochure for 2024-25!

Join our audience of parents/caregivers, students, school staff, mental health professionals, youth organizations and the community at large to learn about issues facing today’s youth, adolescents and young adults.

Suggested Reading!

Check out the books by our 2024-25 GPS presenters

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GPS brings a wealth of experience and information for cultivating healthy families with a stellar line-up every year.

Ken Ginsburg MD

Author and GPS speaker

I had that "Ah-HA!" moment when Dr. Tashiro explained why my child was avoiding eye contact! Love these programs.

Jacie

Parent & Teacher

Help teens challenge negative thinking and distorted self image. Remind kids that thoughts are not facts.

Phyllis Fagell

Middle School Superpowers - May 2, 2023

I love that I can use my lunch hour to earn CEUs!

Lisa

Teacher

Mental health is not about feeling good.It's about having the right feelings at the right time and being able to manage those feelings effectively.

Dr. Lisa Damour

The Emotional Lives of Teenagers - Sept. 2023

Don't judge the timetable of modern adulthood against how it was when you were young. Things have changed.

Dr. Laurence Steinberg

You and Your 'Almost' Adult Child - April 2024

Teens may overestimate their anxiety and underestimate their ability to handle it. We need to expand the idea of normal challenges because avoidance, overprotection, and accommodations don’t work. Instead, offer empathy. Try saying “of course you feel this way.”

Lynn Lyons

Anxiety Audit: How to Help the Kids in Your Life - April 2024

The way we carry ourselves is our personal power. Slow breathing, speaking slowly, asking questions/being curious, or using expanding posture and body language can help in social situations. Simply moving your body in a confident manner can lead you toward greater confidence.

Dr. Amy Cuddy

Presence: Using Body Language and the Mind to Boost Confidence, Performance Under Stress and Social Bravery - August 2024

I've learned SO much over this year, and I always come away from programs with nuggets I can put into practice right away.

Kathleen

Parent of teenagers

GPS is by far the most comprehensive speaking network for parents and caregivers today. Where else can you get FREE education from experts?

Randy

Father of 3

Be ready to apologize. What you do *after* a mistake counts--repair is key!

Cathy Adams

Zen Parenting - Dec. 2023

If a child is under duress in any way, their cerebral cortex (where all thinking takes place) will be unavailable.

Bruce Perry MD

What Happened to You - Oct. 2023

Delight in your child, it doesn't have to be all the time. But find a few moments everyday to delight in them!

Dr. Tina Payne Bryson

The Power of Showing Up - April 2024

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