Human Potential Conference: Mindful Parenting During Times of Uncertainty
Schedule
Fri Oct 24 2025 at 05:30 pm to 09:30 pm
UTC-07:00Location
Hillside Club | Berkeley, CA

About this Event
The Human Potential Conference is back by popular demand! This year’s theme is Mindful Parenting During Times of Uncertainty and Tumult.
This year’s conference explores the journey from adult child to mindful parent, the latest in gender care and inclusion, and strategies for managing screen time and real-world engagement. Sessions will also focus on supporting twice-exceptional children, transforming parental worry into advocacy, and navigating today’s evolving educational landscape.
Featuring this year's Keynote Speaker: Dr. Lindsay Gibson!
New York Times Bestselling Author of Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents
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.
A Panel Discussion will be led by Dr. James H. Bramson and it will be a featured Podcast on Shrinksrap.com!
Additional Special Panelists:
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 Wired Child. He specializes in the impact of digital technologies on youth development and family dynamics. Trained at Harvard.
Dr. Dan Peters
CEO of Summit Center, podcaster, executive 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, Berkeley, 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.
Agenda
🕑: 05:45 PM - 06:00 PM
Welcome from EBMC
🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:15 PM
Dr. Lindsay Gibson's Keynote
🕑: 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Panel
🕑: 08:30 PM - 09:30 PM
Networking
Where is it happening?
Hillside Club, 2286 Cedar Street, Berkeley, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 0.00 to USD 135.23
