Human Potential Conference 4.0:

Schedule

Thu Oct 22 2026 at 05:30 pm to 09:30 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

Berkeley City Club | Berkeley, CA

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EBMC and WCMI present the fourth annual Human Potential Conference!
About this Event

The Human Potential Conference is back by popular demand! This year’s theme is Mindful Recovery, Resilience + Radical Forgiveness In Uncertain TImes

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Featuring this year's Keynote Speaker: Dr. Lindsay Gibson:
Unlocking Your Child’s Potential with Mindful Parenting


(1 CE credit available)

New York Times Bestselling Author of Adult Children of Immature Parents (over millions of copies sold).

Dr. Gibson will explore challenges faced by adult children of immature parents, including self-esteem issues, boundary setting, interpersonal dynamics, trust concerns, and the journey toward self-compassion. She will also discuss strategies to break the cycle and evolve into a mature, attuned parent or supportive professional.

Dr. Gibson will be signing copies of her books at the conference.

A Panel Discussion will be led by Dr. James H. Bramson and it will be a featured Podcast on Shrinksrap.com!


Panel on Mindful Parenting:

Dr. Diane Ehrensaft

Psychologist, Director of Mental Health, and founding member of the Child and Adolescent Gender Center (CAGC) at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital. Authored books: Gender Explained (co-author) and The Gender Creative Child, among others.

Dr. Richard Freed

Psychologist and author of the book Better Than Real Life, which reveals how Silicon Valley has joined forces with psychology to develop its clandestine science of persuasive design that is pulling childhood away from the real world to exist in the virtual domain.

Dr. Dan Peters

Founder and Executive Director of the Summit Center, podcaster, leadership coach, and author of Make Your Worrier a Warrior: A Guide to Conquering Your Child’s Fears.

Dr. Lisa Benton-Hardy

Psychiatrist with over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She earned her degree from the University of California, San Francisco, and specializes in pediatric and adolescent psychiatry.



Event Highlights:

• Live music by Ron Kemp

• Delicious food and appetizers

• Opportunities for networking and discussion

• Autographed books available


Join us for an enlightening evening dedicated to mindful parenting in today’s complex world. We hope to see you there!


About WCMI and EBMC:

(WCMI) brings together a community of mindfulness-based psychotherapists and allied professionals. Members seek and share evolving research, and best practices via networking meetings, workshops, and case consultations. Learn more and join WCMI here

(EBMC) delivers mindfulness-based healing methods. Our services include clinical counseling, intensive therapy programs, psychological assessments, organizational consulting solutions, and college prep coaching.

There are no known conflicts of interest for this workshop.



About CE-Classes.com

1 CE credit is available for Unlocking Your Child’s Potential with Mindful Parenting. Certificates are awarded online after completion of the workshop. Participants print their own certificate after registering at CE-Classes.com, entering a keycode, and completing an evaluation form.

The intended audience is psychologists and therapists; intermediate skill level. Licensed Professionals should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval.

CE credits are provided by CE-Classes.com. CE-Classes.com is approved by:

  • The American Psychological Association (APA) CE-Classes.com is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. CE-Classes.com maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
  • The California Board of Behavioral Sciences. The California Board of Behavioral Sciences, BBS, recognizes relevant course work/training that has been approved by nationally recognized certifying bodies, such as APA, to satisfy renewal requirements.
    There are no known conflicts of interests for this workshop.

Agenda

🕑: 05:15 PM - 06:15 PM
Guest Arrival & Networking

Info: Light bites. Casual networking. No Host bar.


🕑: 06:15 PM - 07:15 PM
EBMC & WCMI Welcome + Panel Discussion
Host: Dr. James Bramson

Info: Moderated Discussion followed by Q&A


🕑: 07:15 PM - 07:30 PM
Break / Reset

Info: Transition. Refresh drinks. Light movement.


🕑: 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Keynote
Host: Dr. Fred Luskin

Info: Main Presentation. Audience Q&A.


🕑: 08:30 PM - 09:30 PM
Closing Remarks. Mingling.

Info: Drinks. Connection. Informal conversation.


Untitled agenda

🕑: 05:30 PM - 09:30 PM
Berkeley City Club - Drawing & Berkeley Rooms

Info: Drawing Room - With its oversized fireplace, private courtyard, and baby grand piano, it is a breathtaking event space that is perfect for hosting a symposium. Berkeley Room - A light-filled space with gothic iron-paned windows, will be used as a bar / buffet area in conjunction with the adjacent Drawing Room.


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Where is it happening?

Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant Avenue, Berkeley, United States

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