Center for Resilient Families Conference 2025

Equipping parents with tools to support children's mental health from early childhood through the teen years. 

Join us for a day of learning, sharing, and collaboration at the Center for Resilient Families Conference, hosted by Arizona State University’s REACH Institute on Friday, February 7, 2025.  This event is designed for parents, educators, mental health professionals, healthcare workers, advocates, and all those dedicated to supporting children and families. Together, we will explore tools, strategies, and programs that enhance resilience and foster mental health across developmental stages.

Featured Panels

Panel Discussion: Anxiety Across Developmental Phases – What is typical and when should I be concerned?   Anxiety presents differently across developmental phases, from early childhood to teens and beyond. Understanding the distinctions between typical developmental worries and atypical anxiety that may signal a need for intervention is critical for caregivers, educators, and mental health professionals.  This panel brings together parents and psychologists to offer diverse perspectives on recognizing, addressing, and supporting children and teens experiencing anxiety. Panelists will discuss the developmental norms for anxiety, share personal stories of navigating these challenges, and provide evidence-based insights into early identification and intervention options. 

Panel Discussion: Integrating Evidence-Based Family Mental Health Resources and Programs into Systems and Communities – Challenges and Opportunities Breakout Sessions: As mental health challenges continue to impact families, there is an urgent need to integrate evidence-based mental health resources and programs into existing systems and communities. Panel members will include parent advocates, system administrators, experts and service providers to share their insights on strategies to implement family-centered mental health interventions. The discussion will delve into key issues such as overcoming barriers to access, addressing cultural and systemic disparities, and fostering collaborations and partnerships.  

Breakout Sessions

• Co-parenting During Divorce
• Parenting Teens
• Teen Dating and Relationships
• Childhood Grief After Loss of a Parent
• Emotional Regulation – ADAPT Program for Military & First Responder Families

• ADHD – Insights and StrategiesWe hope you’ll join us in creating a supportive community dedicated to fostering the mental health and resilience of families.

   

                                

   

We hope you can join us and contribute to creating a supportive community committed to the mental health of families.