Which Zoom session would you like to join?

Flip through or download the brochure

Enter your email to be added to the reminder list!

View the brochure

Past Programs

Thu Jan, 9 2025 @ noon and 7pm CST

Dr. Ellen Braaten

Bright Kids Who Couldn't Care Less: Tools for Tackling Motivation

Thu Dec, 19 2024 @ 6-8pm CST SPANISH ONLY

Dr. Ferney Ramirez

IN PERSON B-PAC in Spanish: Estrategias para ayudar a familias y adolescentes sanos a prosperar / Strategies to Help Healthy Families and Teens Thrive

Tue Dec, 17 2024 @ noon and 7pm CST

Dr. Timothy Wahlberg

Strengthening T(w)een Socialization Skills for Better Interpersonal Relationships

Wed Dec, 11 2024 @ noon-1:30 and 7:00-8:30pm CST

Elizabeth Hamblet

Preparing Students with Disabilities for Success at College

Tue Dec, 10 2024 @ noon and 7pm CST

Ana Homayoun

The New Blueprint and Essential Skills to Thrive in School, Career and Life.

Thu Dec, 5 2024 @ 7-8:30pm CST

Timothy Fields and Distinguished Panel

FUSE -- First a Dream: Find Your Future at College Night

Details

Thu Dec, 5 2024 @ 7-8:30pm CST SPANISH ONLY

Susanna Melón and Distinguished Panel

B-PAC in Spanish: Encuentra tu futuro en la noche universitaria / Find Your Future at College Night

Details

Wed Dec, 4 2024 @ noon and 7pm CST

Dr. Emily Edlynn

HYBRID EVENT -- Common Sense Parenting: Happier Parents & Confident Kids

Thu Nov, 21 2024 @ 6-8pm CST SPANISH ONLY

Dr. Ferney Ramirez

IN PERSON B-PAC in Spanish: Cómo ayudar a los adolescentes a gestionar sus emociones para lograr un mayor bienestar / How to Help Teens Manage Their Emotions for Greater Wellbeing

Wed Nov, 20 2024 @ noon and 7pm CST

Nic Sheff in coversation with Jessica Lahey

Hope and Recovery are Possible: Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder

Thu Nov, 14 2024 @ noon and 7pm CST

Dr. Kara Alaimo

Over the Influence: Why Social Media Is Toxic for Teens and How to Limit its Impact

Wed Nov, 13 2024 @ 7-8pm CST

An Evening with Best Buddies (Friendship Program for People with Special Needs)

IN PERSON: Film Screening: "Saving Superman"

Praise should not deal with personality attributes, but with EFFORT and achievements.

Carol Dweck

March 2015

Don't think of introversion or quiet as something that needs to be cured. The secret to life is to put yourself in the right lighting. For some, it's a Broadway spotlight; for others, a lamplit desk.

Susan Cain

Jan. 2024

Acts of kindness, counting your blessings and weekly gratitude acts will increase moments of happiness. If you want to make yourself happy try to make others happy first.

Dr. Sonja Lyubomirsky

Feb. 2024

The most powerful therapy is human love. Connectedness to other people (who are present, nurturing, supportive) is key to buffering today's stressors and healing from past trauma.

Bruce Perry MD

Oct. 2023

Research shows that teens with empathetic parents actually have lower levels of systemic inflammation – a biological marker of emotional stress.

Dr. Lisa Damour

Sept. 2023

We need to recognize that some behaviors reflect a SKILL weakness rather than a lack of motivation. Receiving three pieces of positive feedback for each corrective remark can produce positive change all by itself.

Dr. Richard Guare

Aug. 2023

Lectures don't work. Listen more than you talk, and give kids choice. They crave autonomy.

Dr. Ferney Ramirez

April 2024

History of Speakers