Featured Speakers in Mental & Behavioral Health
Expert Guidance for Families, Advisors, and Organizations
At Intent Clinical, our professionals are not only leaders in clinical care but also sought-after speakers and educators. From exclusive family office engagements to national conferences, our team delivers impactful, research-informed, and highly practical presentations to empower families, advisors, and organizations navigating the complexities of mental and behavioral health.
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Family estrangement is a growing challenge, especially in high-pressure environments where expectations often lead to conflict. This presentation examines the common causes of estrangement, such as unresolved tensions, intergenerational dynamics, and financial conflicts. We’ll provide strategies for reconciliation and discuss preventive measures to strengthen family connections before issues escalate.
Family office executives will likely be involved in sensitive conversations regarding a family’s physical and mental well-being during their tenure. The focus of these discussions can range from supporting a child with mental health issues to addressing the diminishing capacity of an older adult. While financial resources provide families with a wide array of options for care, it can be difficult to know where to start, which professionals to engage, and how to customize a plan for families. This presentation addresses the following topics:
• Identifying signs that a family or individual is struggling
• Facilitating difficult conversations with empathy
• Navigating available resources
• Promoting family healing while maintaining boundaries
• Integrating long-term solutions into estate planning and family governance structures
Perfection in parenting often leads to unintended consequences, including entitlement and poor coping mechanisms in children. This session introduces the concept of “good enough parenting,” emphasizing resilience-building over control. Using real-world scenarios, our facilitator will highlight strategies for allowing children to experience failure constructively and fostering independence and critical thinking.
Balancing mental wellness and wealth can be complex, especially when family members face social pressures and achievement expectations. This presentation focuses on fostering mental resilience through open communication, realistic expectations, and leveraging external support. Participants will learn actionable practices to cultivate long-term family stability while mitigating stress and potential mental health risks.
This presentation explores how privilege, when left unchecked, can foster entitlement in younger generations of affluent families. Our facilitator will discuss the psychological roots of entitlement, its impact on personal growth, and strategies for cultivating humility and gratitude. Attendees will learn practical methods to support healthier family dynamics and foster long-term resilience while preserving family values and legacy.
As cognitive decline and neurocognitive disorders increasingly impact aging family members, the risks to family cohesion, financial stability, and long-term legacy grow. This presentation is designed for family office professionals, equipping them to recognize early warning signs, initiate sensitive conversations, and coordinate resources that balance autonomy and safety. We will cover strategies for addressing resistance, managing caregiver burnout, and implementing tailored long-term care plans. Participants will leave with actionable insights to proactively mitigate risks and protect the family’s emotional and financial well-being.
Affluent families face unique challenges when dealing with addiction and mental health crises, often exacerbated by privilege and complex family dynamics. This presentation highlights key indicators of a problem, such as behavioral red flags including isolation, maladaptive coping mechanisms, and mood instability. It also addresses the role of entitlement, enabling behaviors, and denial in perpetuating cycles of dysfunction within the family system. By focusing on effective interventions, families can benefit from coordinated care with culturally competent providers and the use of therapeutic tools like motivational interviewing. Additionally, long-term solutions, including recovery-oriented family governance, realistic treatment expectations, and integrating provisions into estate planning, are explored. Participants will leave with actionable insights to help manage family crises, break cycles of dysfunction, and foster sustainable recovery and resilience.
Strategies for initiating and navigating challenging but necessary conversations about mental health within families or organizations.
Providing guidance on how to manage and support families during a crisis, focusing on emotional and practical well-being.
Introduction to simple, actionable techniques to build resilience and improve mental wellness for individuals and families.
Insights on how family office professionals can help resolve conflicts and foster stronger, more cohesive family relationships.
Discover how family offices can guide families through dementia with expert care, offering tailored strategies for emotional, financial, and caregiving challenges.
