Policy Day

Keynote Speaker: Barry L. Duncan

  • Clinical psychologist, therapist, trainer, lecturer, researcher & author of more than 100 publications, including 13 books
  • Co-Director of the Institute for the Study of Therapeutic Change
  • Guest on Oprah, The View, and other shows

Drawing on two of his most well-known books, “The Heart and Soul of Change: What Works in Therapy” and “What’s Right with You! Debunking Dysfunction and Changing Your Life,” Dr. Duncan will deliver a powerful message of HOPE that will honor the importance of personal values and shared cultures. He will guide us in celebrating our own strengths and resources and will present uplifting research about the true key ingredient to successful therapy. His message of hope and balance will set the stage for this most exciting and hopeful Policy Day.

 

Opening Plenary ~ Friday, November 21

Keynote Speaker: Consuelo Castillo Kickbusch

Because of her strong dedication to saving the youth of America living in the same barrios she did as a child, Kickbusch has worked with over one million children, their parents and educators, in the roughest neighborhoods in America, covering 43 states.  She inspires these young “diamonds in the rough” by encouraging them to believe that “we can all make our dreams come true,  to not give up hope, but rather to take charge of your lives, make a real difference in your families/communities and follow a disciplined road map to success.”  To assist them, she produced a well-received video entitled, Porque No – Why Not? which provides practical techniques that helped Kickbusch leave the barrio, develop self-esteem and achieve her personal success. Read more about Consuelo Kickbush here.