Upcoming Events
Compass Health Center is proud to offer webinars and events to its community. Please see below for upcoming events as well as links to past videos.
We are accredited by the American Psychological Association, Association of Social Work Boards, the National Board for Certified Counselors, and the State of Illinois for Marriage and Family Therapists. We partner with Amedco LLC to provide CME credit for physicians and ANCC-credit for nurses.
For official CE accreditation information, please visit our InReach website.
Upcoming Events
Northbrook, Illinois Open House
November 5, 2026 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm CST
Join us as we unveil our reimagined Child & Adolescent Center, a thoughtfully designed space created to support healing at every step. With separate entrances and waiting rooms for children and adolescents, the new space is designed to help every family feel comfortable and welcomed from the moment they arrive.
Spend the evening of November 5th with us for connection, conversation, and a little celebration as we welcome you into Northbrook’s new Child & Adolescent Center. We look forward to celebrating this exciting chapter with you!
1.5 CE Credit Webinar | PTSD in Young Adults: Assessment, Clinical Presentation, and Trauma-Informed Intervention
November 18, 2026 | 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm CST
Young adulthood is marked by significant life transitions, identity formation, and increasing independence. Approximately 8% of young adults (ages 18-25) will experience PTSD at some point during their lifetime (NIH, PTSD, 2026). This demographic faces unique pressures, including financial challenges and the influence of social media. The impact of trauma can be particularly profound.
Designed for healthcare providers including psychiatrists and other physicians, social workers, nurses, psychologists, counselors, and marriage and family therapists, this training will examine the presentation of PTSD in young adults, including diagnostic criteria, common symptoms, and coping behaviors such as substance use, risky behaviors, and self-injury. Participants will explore evidence-based, trauma-informed interventions while considering challenges related to communication, boundaries, relationships, identity formation, social media, and major life transitions.
Through clinical discussion and a case vignette, participants will learn strategies for recognizing trauma-related concerns and applying developmentally responsive interventions to support young adults in treatment.
Past Event Highlights
Advancing Mental Health in Maryland: A Community Conversation
On October 30, 2024, Compass Health Center brought together top mental health advocates and experts for an impactful community conversation. Featured panelists included Maryland State Senator Will Smith (D-20), Salma Sparklin, MPH, CareFirst, Meryl Heyliger, PhD, NCSP, Georgetown Day School, Captain Jordan Satinsky, Montgomery County Police Department, and Compass Health Center’s Marissa Leslie, MD, and Chad Wetterneck, PhD.
Explore key insights and innovative strategies shared during this event to enhance mental health outcomes.
Refusal and Absenteeism on Youth
National Public Radio recently reported that almost one-third of K-12 students in the United States, totaling more than 14 million youth, are not attending school regularly.
On Thursday, April 4th, 2024, Compass hosted a community conversation with expert panelists about reducing school absenteeism due to mental health challenges.
Creating Space Skillfully: Continued Coping in the Aftermath of Tragedy
On Wednesday and Thursday, July 20th and 21st, Compass clinicians hosted community webinars for a deeper dive into the skills discussed in our recent post-crisis support webinars. This presentation was designed for individuals ages 16 and up, and explores how to practice the coping skills needed to navigate strong emotions that can follow a crisis. It is not necessary to watch the prior recordings to gain insights from this one. Please view our recording of Creating Space Skillfully: Continued Coping in the Aftermath of Tragedy recorded on Thursday, July 21, 2022.
Skills for Coping in the Aftermath of Tragedy
On July 6th and July 7th, Compass Clinicians hosted a series of post-crisis support webinars open to the community in response to the tragedy that took place on July 4th. Please view our recording of Skills for Coping in the Aftermath of Tragedy for Adults (Ages 24+) recorded on Thursday, July 7th, 2022.
Talking with Children about Tragedy
On July 6th and July 7th, Compass Clinicians hosted a series of post-crisis support webinars open to the community in response to the tragedy that took place on July 4th. Please view our recording of How To Talk to Children about Tragedy for Parents and Caregivers recorded on Thursday, July 7th, 2022.
Skills for Coping in the Aftermath of Tragedy for Young Adults (Ages 16-23)
On July 6th and July 7th, Compass Clinicians hosted a series of post-crisis support webinars open to the community in response to the tragedy that took place on July 4th. Please view our recording of Skills for Coping in the Aftermath of Tragedy for Young Adults (Ages 16-23) recorded on Wednesday, July 6th, 2022.
Students: Grief and Loss
Compass Health Center Adolescent OCD and Complex Anxiety LCSW and Education Specialist discuss:
- Supporting changing mental health and educational needs of students and families
- Identifying the range of reactions to COVID-19
- Understanding symptoms of depression, anxiety, and grief/loss
- Presenting coping skills and more
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and Compass Health Center’s experts join in a 2 part webinar series to discuss Suicide Prevention.
Pandemic Parenting
Loyola Academy and Compass Health Center are partnering to present this parent webinar. Please join Margaret Lewis, LCSW, and Emily Crane, M.Ed., education specialist, as they focus on self-care, limits, coping tools, and how parents can support their teen during hybrid learning with strategies for academics and social-emotional wellbeing. Registration is required.
Supporting Teachers Mental Health
Supporting Teachers Mental Health | Compass Health Center’s team works in conjunction with District 113 to support the mental health of school administration and teachers.
From School to Summer | District 113 Webinar & Compass Health Center’s Child and Adolescent Therapy team discuss opening up conversations about COVID-19 as a family.
How Parents Can Support their Students’ Mental Health Over the Summer
Compass staff presented on “How Parents Can Support their Students’ Mental Health Over the Summer” for Loyola Academy faculty. As the school year ends, students are preparing for their next transition to summer which can bring a lot of anxiety and uncertainty during COVID-19.
Catch Webinars
Compass Health Center partnered with CATCH – Community Action Together for Children’s Health to present “Managing the Flood of Emotions Brought on by a Pandemic,” a two-part webinar designed to help our community navigate these uncertain times and protect our mental health. Compass Health Center clinical staff, including trauma experts, are the presenters.