Community Connections: Session Six

Building Independent Learners Building Independence Without Increasing Anxiety: Helping Kids Develop Confidence, Regulation, & Resilience Transforming a child into an independent learner requires a village. This premier speaker series unites parents, educators, and youth professionals to share proven, actionable strategies. Together, we will empower children and adolescents to take ownership of their education, build resilience, and thrive on their own. Why should you attend? Learn from Professionals Understand Components of Independence Discover Strategies Get questions answered Samantha Bickham, Presenter Samantha Bickham is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, and EMDR Certified Therapist with over a decade of experience across higher levels of care and outpatient mental health settings. She earned her master's degree from Troy University and is the founder of Calming Tides Counseling, a trauma-focused group practice in Winter Park, Florida. Samantha specializes in maternal and perinatal mental health, eating disorders, and complex trauma, using a trauma-informed and attachment-focused lens in her work. She is passionate about supporting parents in understanding their own emotional experiences and patterns so they can show up for themselves and their children with greater connection, confidence, and intention. Please note, this is an adult-preferred event. REGISTER NOW