Oct. 21 from 8:30AM - 12:30 PM at First Nazarene Church, Lemont

Helping Parents Win Conference

Anxiety & Depression In Children and Teens

Additional breakout topics available!

$10 to attend in person or online

Presenters

Brock Morgan - Keynote Speaker

Author of "The Anxious Teen" and "The Parents Guide to Understanding Teenage Guys" among others. Brock is a much sought-after speaker and gifted communicator who is still in the trenches working with students today.

Rhonda McGinnis

Rhonda is a Licensed Counselor, certified in multiple trauma therapies. She has been working with students for more than two decades from this, she has a wealth of knowledge and experience she gained as a former educator. She is currently a speaker and consultant for The Flippen Group.

Dan Siebert

Dan is an Information Technology (IT) Professional with over 20 years of experience in the industry, including 10 specific years in cybersecurity. Dan has worked with many of the K-12 and Higher Education facilities within the Chicagoland area in implementing cybersecurity frameworks and solutions.


Dr. Lisa Gassin

Dr. Gassin holds an undergraduate degree in human development and graduate degrees in educational/

developmental psychology and marriage and family counseling. She focuses her scholarship on several topics: the psychology of forgiveness, religious development in children, and – most recently – the role of benevolence and toxicity in online conflict. In addition to teaching psychology to undergraduates, Dr. Gassin also provides counseling services to the wider Kankakee community.

Breakouts

Depression in children

and teens

Brock Morgan

Anxiety in children

and teens

Rhonda McGinnis

Protecting children

and teens online

Dan Siebert

Building foundations for family communication

Lisa Gassin

Schedule for October 21

Doors Open: 8AM

Main Session 1: 8:30AM

Breakout 1: 9:30AM

Breakout 2: 10:30AM

Main Session 2: 11:30AM

F.A.Q.s

Will there be food?

We will provide continental style breakfast items as well as coffee, snacks, and water throughout the conference.

What will the child care be like?

Adults and students who have been background checked will guide kids here at First Nazarene Church in age-specific groups through a fun morning of crafts, bounce houses, snacks, and an age-appropriate movie. It’s going to be great!

What is the cost to attend?

$10 to attend in person or online.

Where is the conference?

If you are attending in person, we will see you at

12725 Bell Road, Lemont, IL 60439

How do we choose breakouts?

In person: You can go to whichever you prefer after the first Main Session during Breakout Session 1 and attend a different one during Breakout Session 2.

Online: Join via Zoom with the room host

How do we attend online?

You will be able to view the Main Sessions and interact during the Q&A Panel and the final Main Session through the streaming link provided. If you are unable to locate this link above, you can click HERE to view the Main Sessions.


Breakouts Online: There will be Zoom Room Links connected to the pictures and descriptions on the BREAKOUTS section of the website.


To view the Breakout, all you will need to do is:

  • Click on the breakout you want to attend and a link to a Zoom Room will open
  • Join the Zoom


You will be able to interact with the breakout presenter through the Zoom Room Host who will be monitoring the chat in the Zoom Room.


Once Breakout Session 1 is complete, leave the Zoom Room and select another session to attend during Breakout Session 2.