"Having Difficult Conversations" - Panel Discussion

The Question: How do we have difficult conversations with kids and teens?

Caring and trusted adults are well-intentioned, but can struggle when having difficult conversations with youth. Yet, when it comes to building resilience, the evidence from psychology and neuroscience is clear: Every child needs at least one trusted and caring adult willing and able to talk through the “hard stuff.” This event will generate encouraging and practical conversation on how children disclose, process difficult subjects, and what we, as trusted adults, can do to open (and keep open) the lines of communication.

Moderated (and broadcast) by Dave Miller of OPB’s Think Out Loud, this panel discussion and Q&A will generate an illuminating, encouraging and practical discussion on how children disclose, process difficult subjects (e.g. body safety/consent, abuse, loss of a family member, addiction), and what we, as trusted adults, can do to open (and keep open) the lines of communication on difficult topics.

Following the panel discussion, audience members will have an opportunity to ask questions.

When & Where:
Thursday, April 4, 2019
Lakewood Center for the Arts | Lake Oswego, Oregon

Time:
Networking  2:30pm - 3:00pm

Program  3:00pm - 4:30pm (incl. Q&A)

Tickets available via sponsorship or special invitation only

Moderator: Dave Miller, OPB’s “Think Out Loud” 

Featured Panelist: 

Sonia Manzano, Multiple Emmy Award-winning actress; "Maria" on Sesame Street, 1971 - 2015

Opening Remarks:

Dr. Amy Stoeber, Child and Adolescent Psychologist

Additional Panelists:

Desiree Bansile: Tri-County Wraparound Partner Manager, Youth Era
Dr. Kristan Collins: Pediatrician, Metropolitan Pediatrics
Bob Stewart: Superintendent, Gladstone School District