Mental Health Matters Breakfast

8:30–9:00 AM
Check-In & Breakfast
Breakfast will be served.
Morning Book Signing with Dr. Daniel J. Siegel

9:00–9:10 AM
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Dr. Susan Berman, Help Group CEO

Dr. Daniel J. Siegel
9:10–10:40 AM
Presentation (75 minutes)
Q&A (15 minutes)
10:40–10:50 AM
Break & Coffee Refresh

Dr. Sonja Lyubomirsky
10:50–11:50 AM
Presentation (50 minutes)
Q&A (10 minutes)

11:50 AM–12:00 PM
Closing Remarks & Acknowledgments

12:00–12:15 PM
Book Signing & Informal Networking with Dr. Sonja Lyubomirsky

Help Group is an official Regional Center vendor with NLARC. Through your local Regional Center you can receive funding to apply towards one conference per year by contacting your Regional Center Service Coordinator.

Ticket price is $49.00 per person. One authorization per person. Adult Only.

Call your Service Coordinator and request an authorization to attend Mental Health Breakfast using our courtesy vendor number # PL0230, Parent Training Code 102 and subcode for this event MHM.

Once you receive an authorization from your Regional Center return to this ticket and complete your registration to secure your spot.

PLEASE USE CODE “REGIONAL” AT CHECK OUT BRINGING YOUR BALANCE TO $0.00

Catered Breakfast and Beverages for the day.

*Once PO’s are processed all sales are final.

For Professionals Seeking Continuing Education Credits

In accordance with accrediting guidelines, attendance will be tracked at both the start and conclusion of this in-person, live event. All participants will be asked to complete an online evaluation. CE certificates will be emailed to registrants following the event.

PSYCHOLOGISTS
The Help Group is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Help Group maintains responsibility for the program and its content. This course is eligible for up to 2.5 hours of live in person programming and 2.5 continuing education credits.

SOCIAL WORKERS & THERAPISTS
The Help Group is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs. The Help Group maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content. This course is eligible for up to 2.5 hours of live in person programming and 2.5 continuing education credits for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. (Provider #64310)
NOTE: If you are attending this event from any other state, outside of California, please check with your state board to see if you can receive continuing education for this event.

SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS
This course is eligible for up to 2.5 hours of live in person programming and 2.5 continuing education credits for Speech-Language Pathologists as required by the California Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology Board. (Provider #PDP86).

NOTE: If you are attending this event from any other state, outside of California, please check with your state board to see if you can receive continuing education for this event.

CERTIFICATES OF ATTENDANCE
The Help Group will provide Certificates of Attendance for attendees.
*Breaks and Breakfast are not counted toward CE credit.

Where is the Live Event Being Held?
The live event will take place on Wednesday, May 13, at The Help Group Autism Center located at 13164 Burbank Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91401. For customized driving directions, consult Google Maps and enter your starting address.

Is there parking at the venue?
Yes, there is free parking at The Help Group Main Campus at 13130 Burbank Blvd. Enter via the East Gate. Parking on site is limited. We encourage attendees to arrive early, as parking has first come, first serve.
For directions, visit Google Maps and enter your starting address.

Will breakfast be served?
Yes, The Help Group will provide all guests with a catered breakfast

What is the Distinguished Speakers Event Pricing?
General Admission is $49

Are speaker financial disclosures available?
Yes, in compliance with continuing education standards, all speakers provide financial and non-financial disclosures. Any relevant relationships are reviewed for potential conflicts of interest and shared with attendees to ensure full transparency.
Drs. Dan Seigel and Sonja Lybomirsky are the authors of several commercially published books for which they receive royalties.

What is your Accessibility policy?
The Help Group is committed to making CE events accessible to all individuals. If you anticipate needing assistance, please contact events@thehelpgroup.org, no later than Monday, April 13, 2026.

What is your Grievance policy?
The Help Group complies with all legal and ethical responsibilities to be non-discriminatory in promotional activities, program content and in the treatment of program participants. To address a grievance for this program, or to view The Help Group’s grievance policy in its entirety. Please email: events@thehelpgroup.org

What is your Cancellation Policy?
Cancellations must be received by email no later than Friday, May 1, 2026. Cancellations will be refunded the amount of registration less a $5.00 processing fee. No refunds will be made after Friday, May 1, 2026. In the event, this Speakers Series event must be canceled, The Help Group will provide a full refund to all registrants. Please allow up to 10 business days for refunds to be issued. Please note, The Help Group reserves the right to make changes to the event schedule, speakers, or program content as necessary. We will endeavor to notify participants of any significant adjustments in a timely manner.