Empowered Caregivers Summit 2027
March 12, 19 & 20, 2027 Live - Online -Free
Three Days of Learning, Connection & Inspiration
Friday, March 12 - 8:00 AM–12:00 PM PT
Montessori Education, Brain Development & Preparing Children for Life
Friday, March 19
Research, Parenting & Family Relationships
Saturday, March 20
Educators, Counselors & Therapists
Join leading researchers, educators, and professionals from around the world as we explore practical ways to support children, families, and communities.
Together, we learn, connect, and grow.
Join us for the Transformation Through Empowerment Summit — a warm, practical gathering for parents, educators, leaders, and caregivers who want real tools to help people thrive.
MEET OUR GLOBAL SPEAKERS
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ABOUT THE SESSION
Caregiving can be a long and demanding journey, and it is easy to lose sight of your own needs along the way. Drawing from her personal experience as a caregiver to her parents, child, and husband, Pascale Brady offers practical strategies for making caregiving more sustainable. Participants will learn ways to manage overwhelm, regain clarity, ask for help, share responsibility, and set boundaries without guilt. The session also explores realistic approaches to self-care that can fit into everyday life, helping caregivers move from simply coping to creating a more sustainable caregiving experience.
ABOUT PASCALE
Pascale Brady is a Life and Business Coach and the founder of The Challenge Coach. Having personally cared for her parents, one of her children, and her husband, she brings lived experience and a deep understanding of the challenges caregivers face. Pascale supports clients through difficult life and personal challenges, helping them develop courage and resilience, resolve internal and relationship conflicts, and move toward greater clarity, confidence, and meaningful action. Her approach is relationship-based, encouragement-focused, practical, experiential, and research-informed.
PASCALE BRADY
PCC, CPCC, MBA Life and Business Coach
DR. CHRISTOPHER WILLIARD, PhD
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ABOUT THE SESSION
What if kindness and generosity could create a ripple effect that strengthens individuals, families, and communities? In this engaging session, Dr. Christopher Willard explores the science of mindfulness, compassion, kindness, and generosity. Participants will discover practical ways to cultivate these qualities in everyday life and leadership, while learning how small actions can create meaningful connections and positive change.
ABOUT CHRISTOPHER
Dr. Christopher Willard, Psy.D., is a clinical psychologist, author, consultant, and father based in Massachusetts. He teaches at Harvard Medical School and has spoken in 42 countries, including presenting at two TEDx events. He is the author of 21 books, including Growing Up Mindful, Alphabreaths, and How We Grow Through What We Go Through. His work focuses on mindfulness, mental health, compassion, and practical approaches to building well-being and stronger human connections.
Psychologist, Author, Harvard Med School Faculty
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ABOUT THE SESSION
What if understanding the brain could help us create stronger relationships, healthier environments, and meaningful change? In this session, Lisa Riegel explores how biology and context influence behavior and how greater self-awareness and self-regulation can lead to stronger connections and more positive outcomes. Participants will discover practical tools for building supportive cultures, improving engagement, and creating sustainable change in schools, organizations, and communities.
ABOUT LISA
Lisa Riegel is an author and educator focused on understanding the connection between brain science, behavior, and human relationships. She is the author of NeuroWell, Aspirations to Operations, and a book focused on meaningful partnerships between schools and families. Her work helps educators, parents, and leaders develop self-awareness, strengthen relationships, and create safe, supportive environments where people can learn, grow, and thrive.
DR. LISA RIEGEL, PhD
Author
KINGA SANOCKA
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ABOUT THE SESSION
What if we could change the way we respond to children by first understanding and healing the experiences we carry from our own childhood? In this inspiring and practical session, Kinga Sanocka explores how parents and caregivers can build stronger connections, communicate more effectively, and approach challenging moments with greater calm and understanding. Participants will gain practical tools for working with children and teenagers, new perspectives on parenting, and encouragement to begin meaningful change in their families.
ABOUT KINGA
Kinga Sanocka is a Positive Discipline Certified Educator in the classroom and for parents, as well as a licensed trainer for education. From Poland, she brings personal experience and professional expertise to her work supporting parents, educators, and caregivers. Kinga helps people recognize their strengths, create safer and more connected relationships with children, and develop practical tools for navigating difficult moments. Her approach is relationship-based, encouraging, practical, and experiential.
PD Certified educator in the classroom & for parents, licensed trainer for education
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ABOUT THE SESSION
Why do children sometimes seem not to listen? This interactive session explores what may be behind “not listening” and how everyday challenges can become opportunities to build connection, mutual respect, and valuable life skills. Using Positive Discipline principles, participants will experience practical activities that demonstrate the difference between telling and asking, as well as “Do” versus “Don’t.” They will learn communication strategies that encourage children to think, participate, and develop confidence rather than simply follow directions.
ABOUT NATASHA
Natasha Nelson is a CPDE, disability advocate, and parent who focuses on helping adults build respectful and empowering relationships with children and youth. Through her work, she shares practical Positive Discipline tools that help parents move away from power struggles and toward cooperation, connection, and problem-solving. Her approach emphasizes seeing children as capable individuals and using everyday challenges as opportunities for learning and growth.
NATASHA NELSON
CPDE, Disability Advocate, Parent
JULIANNE REILLY
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ABOUT THE SESSION
Supporting an anxious child can leave parents and caregivers wondering how to protect them while also helping them build confidence and resilience. This interactive session explores how encouragement, connection, and mutual respect can help adults respond to anxiety without unintentionally reinforcing it. Participants will learn practical ways to recognize accommodation patterns, respond to anxious moments with dignity and kindness, and help children develop greater courage, belonging, and resilience.
ABOUT JULIANNE
Julianne Reilly is a Licensed Clinical Independent Social Worker, school counselor, and parent who is passionate about supporting those who care for and work with children. Her personal experience parenting a neurodiverse daughter has deepened her understanding of Positive Discipline principles, including the courage to be imperfect and viewing mistakes as opportunities to learn. Her work combines research-informed approaches with practical tools to help parents, educators, and caregivers support children's emotional well-being while strengthening connection and confidence.
Licensed Clinical Independent Social Worker, School Counselor, Parent