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Keynote Address: Overscheduled and Overwhelmed: Navigating a Culture of High Achievement

Teenagers are experiencing unprecedented levels of stress and, as a result, many are struggling to cope effectively. Although the research on emotional regulation has been around for decades, many people don't understand how the brain functions under stress and, thus, how to best manage our difficult moments. This presentation will provide participants with new ways to understand regulation and provide strategies for managing our most stressful moments.

Presentation Slides | Video

About the Speaker: Doug Bolton, Ph.D.

Doug Bolton is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Director of School Consultation for Formative Psychological Services. He spent over 20 years as a psychologist and principal at North Shore Academy, a K-12 therapeutic school in Highland Park. Dr. Bolton provides consultation, supervision and professional development to parents, educators, and clinicians throughout Illinois to create communities that help foster student and staff resilience.  His book, Untethered: Creating Connected Families, Schools, and Communities to Raise a Resilient Generation will be released in March, 2025.

Find out more about Doug here.