Meet our Speakers
Cynthia Coufal
Meet Cynthia Coufal, a teen coach with over 31 years of experience in education, with 25 of those years spent as a school counselor. Cynthia has dedicated her career to helping young people overcome their worries and obstacles that may hinder their success. She is passionate about guiding and supporting teens as they navigate through the ups and downs of adolescence. In addition to her coaching work, Cynthia also hosts a podcast for young people called The Teen Anxiety Maze, where she shares tips, strategies, and stories to help teens regulate their emotions and build resilience. Her podcast is also on YouTube.
Unlocking Calm:
The 3-Step Formula to End Teen Anxiety Chaos
In this talk, you'll:
⭐discover a 3-step formula to help your teen (and yourself) break free from the cycle of anxiety and panic.
⭐ learn how anxiety is created in the brain and how to identify patterns of thoughts and triggers.
⭐ discover how to help your teen process emotions effectively, rather than getting stuck in a cycle of resistance and avoidance.
Bonnie Butler
Bonnie Johnston Butler
is a certified life coach, speaker, and teacher who helps parents, professionals, and entrepreneurs master thought management and emotional resilience. With deep expertise in mindset shifts, she empowers clients to break free from self-sabotage, navigate internal power struggles, and create purpose-driven lives. A mother of four, former foster parent to 17, and adoptive mom of six, Bonnie founded
Bonnie Butler Coaching
to support those in high-stress roles. She teaches practical strategies for emotional regulation, self-leadership, and personal empowerment—turning overwhelm into clarity and conflict into connection.
The Power Struggle Toolbox: Recognize, Redirect & Reset
In this talk, you'll:
⭐learn to recognize early warning signs of power struggles before they escalate into full-blown conflicts
⭐master practical redirection techniques to defuse tense situations and guide interactions toward positive outcomes
⭐discover effective reset strategies to repair relationships and rebuild trust after conflicts occur
Amy C Mollitor
Amy is a Certified Professional Life Coach, EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique aka Tapping) Master Practitioner, author, trainer, and speaker. She has a unique talent for combining authenticity, active listening, inspiration, and accountability in her work. Her mission is to support and empower women. After experiencing burnout in her late 40s, Amy embarked on a journey to rediscover meaning, purpose, and joy in her life. The tools she acquired during this journey are now shared with others. Amy's dedication to helping people become their best selves extends into her personal life as well. She authored The Self Love Journal for Wildly Creative Women, a resource designed to remind women of their inherent strength and brilliance.
Mastering Stress: EFT Tapping for Quick and Effective Relief
In this talk, you'll:
⭐learn how to use EFT tapping to manage stress and emotional overwhelm
⭐discover techniques to support your foster child's emotional regulation
⭐Gain practical tools to create a calmer, more connected home environment
Claudie Pomares
Claudie Pomares is the creator of Sensory Enrichment Therapy, a unique approach based on the neuroscience of Environmental Enrichment that stimulates brain plasticity to improve cognitive and emotional health. Driven by childhood experiences with close friends and family who suffered debilitating brain-related symptoms, Claudie has dedicated her career to helping vulnerable individuals with neurological conditions feel happy and confident. Her work empowers families with simple, family-centered, sensory-based activities that foster resilience and long-term cognitive growth.
The Science of Attachment: How Sensory Experiences Build Trust and Connection
In this talk, you'll learn:
⭐How the brain processes trust and why trauma disrupts it
⭐Why sensory bonding moments are more powerful than words
⭐How to create micro-moments of connection throughout the day
⭐A simple sensory exercise to strengthen attachment in just 2 minutes
Sharon Dunlevy
Sharon Dunlevy is a passionate advocate for the educational success of children in foster care. With a mission to bring systemic change to policies and practices affecting foster youth, she equips foster parents with the knowledge and tools to navigate educational laws, ensuring these children have the support they need to graduate and succeed beyond the system. Her work extends beyond training—she is an influencer in the foster care space, using her voice to raise awareness and drive meaningful change. As a dynamic speaker, Sharon has taken the stage in multiple speech competitions and professional conferences, demonstrating her ability to engage, inspire, and mobilize audiences.
Improving Educational Outcomes for Foster and Adoptive Children
In this talk, you'll:
⭐Learn why it is important for foster and adoptive children to do well in school
⭐ What factors lead to positive educational outcomes
⭐ How to advocate for the educational needs of the children in your home
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