Tuesday, February 25
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Many gifted students show a strong tendency towards perfectionism, which can further increase their anxiety and stress stress levels. Psychologist Dr. David N. Hunt and SAA school counselor Carolyn Manley will explore the difference between healthy ambition and unhealthy perfectionism. They will address the signs and symptoms of anxiety, and teach parents strategies for helping children cope. This event is free and open to the public. |
Agenda
6:30pm Registration & Networking
6:40pm Carolyn Manley, School Counselor | Perfectionism and the Gifted Child
7:00pm Dr. David N. Hunt, PsyD | What Anxiety Looks Like
7:20pm Joey Williams, MS, PhD Candidate | What Parents Can Do to Help
7:45pm Q&A
6:30pm Registration & Networking
6:40pm Carolyn Manley, School Counselor | Perfectionism and the Gifted Child
7:00pm Dr. David N. Hunt, PsyD | What Anxiety Looks Like
7:20pm Joey Williams, MS, PhD Candidate | What Parents Can Do to Help
7:45pm Q&A

David N. Hunt, PsyD
Clinical Psychotherapist, Director of Psychoeducation Services
Advanced Behavioral Solution LLC
Dr. David N. Hunt is a practicing Clinical Psychotherapist and and Director of Psychoeducation services at Advanced Behavioral Solution LLC in Schaumburg, Illinois. Dr. Hunt working extensively with children, adolescents, families, adults and the gifted population. He specializes in treating individuals with mood and anxiety disorders, ADHD, executive function deficits, learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, and more. Dr. Hunt is passionate about school advocacy and has spoken nationally on a range of topics. He earned both his Doctoral and Master’s degrees from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, a bachelor’s in psychology from Saint Louis University, and an associate's degree from Holy Cross College.
Clinical Psychotherapist, Director of Psychoeducation Services
Advanced Behavioral Solution LLC
Dr. David N. Hunt is a practicing Clinical Psychotherapist and and Director of Psychoeducation services at Advanced Behavioral Solution LLC in Schaumburg, Illinois. Dr. Hunt working extensively with children, adolescents, families, adults and the gifted population. He specializes in treating individuals with mood and anxiety disorders, ADHD, executive function deficits, learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, and more. Dr. Hunt is passionate about school advocacy and has spoken nationally on a range of topics. He earned both his Doctoral and Master’s degrees from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, a bachelor’s in psychology from Saint Louis University, and an associate's degree from Holy Cross College.

Carolyn Manley
School Counselor
Science & Arts Academy
Carolyn joined SAA in 2013 and has worked to build Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) concepts and frameworks into the curriculum and culture of the school. The SAA counseling program is focused on identifying and alleviating obstacles so that children can work to their fullest potential. Carolyn works with students in individual, small group, and classroom settings, helping students build skills in areas like emotional management, stress management, self-awareness, and communication. Carolyn earned a bachelor’s degree in family and social services from Northern Illinois University, and a master’s in education in community counseling from Loyola University Chicago.
School Counselor
Science & Arts Academy
Carolyn joined SAA in 2013 and has worked to build Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) concepts and frameworks into the curriculum and culture of the school. The SAA counseling program is focused on identifying and alleviating obstacles so that children can work to their fullest potential. Carolyn works with students in individual, small group, and classroom settings, helping students build skills in areas like emotional management, stress management, self-awareness, and communication. Carolyn earned a bachelor’s degree in family and social services from Northern Illinois University, and a master’s in education in community counseling from Loyola University Chicago.