The speaker series will feature professional guest experts who will share information on various topics of mental health. 
Presentation
Monday, July 7, 2025
Erin Tegge, AM, LSW
PEER Services: Substance Use Prevention, Treatment & Recovery
 
 
   Previous Speakers
Erin Tegge, AM, LSW
PEER Services: Substance Use Prevention, Treatment & Recovery
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"
 
 
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
Executive Director erikaslighthouse.org 
"Erika's Lighthouse - Upstream Solutions for the Youth Mental Health Crisis"
Recording:   Brandon Combs October 7, 2024