Calendar of Monthly Speakers
The speaker series will feature professional guest experts who will share information on various topics of mental health.
- ALL presentations will be made on ZOOM, a different topic on the first Monday of each month from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
- There is no charge, click here to access the Zoom Event Link: https://us05web.zoom.us/j/89994245708?pwd=alFzmQxStEnYbTclhsippBX4GJvHg9.1
- Sessions will be recorded so that they are available to all for viewing and discussion at future dates.
Presentation
Monday, April 6, 2026
Kim Kidders, MA, LCPC
Ecker Center's Crisis Continuum: A 24/7 Pathway to Crisis Care
Previous Speakers
Alexandra Colaianni, LCSW
Modern Balance Integrative Therapy
Recording: Alexandra Colaianni, MS, MSW, LCSW, March 2, 2026
Dr. David Serrano
Correcting Posture to Improve Brain Health
Recording: Dr. David Serrano February 2, 2026
Susan Resko, CEO and President of Josselyn
Innovative Interventions in Mental Health Care
Recording: Susan Resko December 1, 2025
Abraham Garcia, MA & Jess Levine, MSW, LCSW
Supporting Youth in These Times
Recording: Abraham Garcia, MA & Jess Levine, MSW, LCSW November 3, 2025
Megan Weisner, Director of Clinical Services WINGS
Domestic Violence & Mental Health
Recording: Megan Wiesner October 6, 2025
Jeff Rabin, Executive Director of NAMI
An Open Discussion with Jeff Rabin, JD on Mental Issues
in the Workplace, in Schools and in Homes
Recording: Jeff Rabin September 8, 2025
Jeff Rabin, Executive Director of NAMI
NAMI Cook County North Suburban, Free support, education, and advocacy for people with mental illness and their families
Recording: Jeff Rabin August 4, 2025
Erin Tegge, AM, LSW
PEER Services: Substance Use Prevention, Treatment & Recovery
Recording: Erin Tegge, AM, LSW, July 7, 2025
Sally McQuillen, LCSW, CADC
"How can I support a friend or family member that is grieving?”
Cynthia Phon, LCSW
"Issues of Aging”
Recording: Cynthia Phon, LCSW, May 5, 2025
John F. Kilner
"Mental Well-Being”
From Access to Medical Decision-Making
Based on One’s Own Values
Recording: John Kilner, PhD April 7, 2025
Greta Nielsen
Illuminate Therapy & Wellness
"Food and Mood”
The Gut-Brain Connection to Your Emotional and Mental Wellness
Recording: Greta Nielsen March 3, 2025
Cassy Horton
Executive Director Pickles.org
"Changing the Status Quo for Kids whose Parents Have Cancer”
Pickles Group’s mission is to provide free peer-to-peer support and resources for kids and teens impacted by their parent or guardian’s cancer.
Recording: Cassy Horton February 3, 2025
Dan Paustian, LCSW & Student Sofiia F.
Assistant Principal & Class of 2027 New Trier High School
"Teens and Technology"
Recording: Dan Paustian, LCSW and Sofiia F. January 6, 2025
Doug Bolton, PhD
"Parenting Myths that Undermine Mental Health"
Recording: Doug Bolton, PhD December 2, 2024
Meg Kissigner
"While You Were Out: An Intimate Portrait of Mental Illness in an Era of Silence"
Recording: Meg Kissinger November 4, 2024
Brandon Combs
"Erika's Lighthouse - Upstream Solutions for the Youth Mental Health Crisis"
Recording: Brandon Combs October 7, 2024
