2022-23 SPEAKERS

October 12, 2022
Brunelle Hall, 7 - 9 pm PST
Dr. Michele Borba

Internationally renowned educational psychologist, best-selling author, and expert in parenting, bullying, and character development

Dr. Borba's latest book, Thrivers, is an urgently needed guide to address the staggering increase in anxiety, stress and emptiness for children from preschool to high school.  She explains why the old markers of accomplishment (grades, test scores) are no longer reliable predictors of success in the 21st century – and offers 7 teachable traits that will safeguard our kids for the future. Those essential character strengths-confidence, empathy, self-control, integrity, curiosity, perseverance, and optimism-will allow kids to roll with the punches and succeed in life.

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Photo Credit Eric McNatt

January 11, 2023
Brunelle Hall, 7 - 9pm, PST
Rachel Pepper
 Award-winning author and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist whose specialties include working
with the LGBT community
Drawing upon extensive expertise as a pioneer in the field of gender affirming care and enriched with the wisdom of a parent who has already walked this path, as well as the voices of multiple professional experts, Rachel provides a compassionate and educational guide for anyone who cares about, or works with, a child who falls outside expected
gender norms. 

More information on our events coming in September 2022.
In the meantime, DPU invites you to catch up on past lectures in our video archive