You Are Not a “Bad Parent”
Presented by: Dr. Carla Naumburg

Have you ever felt ashamed of losing your temper when parenting gets tough? All caregivers hope for calm interactions with their children. But ‘losing it’ doesn’t equal bad parenting, and it’s nothing to be ashamed of. Join us and learn how to embrace a different story – one that not only gives parents a more accurate picture of what’s actually happening but also provides a road map for habit change.

Community Job Fair
Fort Hill Activity Center

Bring your best self to potential employers across the DuPage County area. We will have many activities to participate in, such as mock interviews and an opportunity for experts to review your resume and provide feedback/helpful tips to help you land that next job!

The Varied Paths to 21st-Century Careers
Presented by: Dr. Paul Corona

A college degree, an associate degree, or a special certification are just a few of the options students have after graduation. Our experts will discuss anticipated changes in the workforce beyond the traditional path of a four-year college degree. Discover the skills to have in a fast-changing job market and how adolescents can best acquire those skills to secure satisfying employment. Moderating will be Dr. Paul L. Corona, Clinical Professor of Leadership in the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. Panel members include Kristine Fay, dean of business and allied technology at College of DuPage and a leader on the Board of Directors for Innovation DuPage; and Dr. Mark Presnell, the Executive Director of the Northwestern Career Advancement Center.

Noonday Demon: An Anatomy of Depression
Presented by: Andrew Soloman

Feeling sad or depressed is a normal reaction to life’s challenges, but when intense feelings of helplessness, hopelessness, or worthlessness last for many days, there may be something more. Professor Andrew Solomon, the acclaimed author of “The Noonday Demon,” winner of the National Book Award and a Pulitzer Prize finalist, returns to GPS to eloquently describe the agony of depression,as well as the reasons for hope. Do not miss this very special event!

Strategies to Foster Social Skills
Presented by: Michelle Garcia Winner

This globally recognized thought leader is here to assist students with communication challenges (including those with high-functioning autism and ADHD) to better understand themselves, navigate the social world, and foster relationships. Participants will learn practical strategies to help young people learn reciprocal communication skills to discover the impression they are making on others, and what they can do to make living in the increasingly complex social world more personally rewarding.