Nurturing Resilience Through Hope & Healing:
ChicagoCAC's 1st Annual Conference on Children’s Mental Health
Thank you for joining us!
We are grateful to the more than 150 professionals who joined us on September 9–10 for Nurturing Resilience Through Hope & Healing, our conference dedicated to supporting children and families impacted by trauma, including child sexual abuse.
With inspiring keynote presentations from Jane Silovsky, PhD, and Kelly Kinnish, PhD, along with expert-led breakout sessions, the event offered valuable opportunities to learn, connect, and strengthen trauma-informed care. Thank you for your commitment to helping children and families heal. We look forward to seeing you next year!
This event was proudly sponsored by One Point Wealth Management Group at Morgan Stanley.
2025 Conference Schedule
Each day begins with a keynote presentation, followed by expert-led 90-minute sessions that offer attendees the opportunity to explore a range of timely topics and practical strategies. These sessions cover trauma-informed care, therapeutic innovations, caregiver engagement, resilience-building, and more, designed to equip professionals with tools they can apply in real-world settings.
This conference is ideal for professionals who work in:
Clinical Mental Health
- Therapists
- Mental Health Clinicians
- Clinical Supervisors
- Psychologists
Family & Social Services
- Social Workers
- Case Managers
- Family Support Specialists
Trauma & Crisis Response
- Child Advocates
- Trauma Specialists
- Outreach Coordinators
Travel & Lodging Info
Conviser Law Center
565 W Adams St, Chicago, IL 60661
Located in Chicago’s West Loop, Chicago-Kent’s Conviser Law Center is easily accessible by public transit, car, or on foot from nearby hotels and train stations.
By Air:
Fly into O’Hare (ORD) or Midway (MDW). From either airport, take the CTA train or a rideshare. Travel time from airports ranges from 30–60 minutes depending on airport and traffic.
By Train:
Chicago-Kent is 1 block west of Union Station (Amtrak & Metra) and 3 blocks from Ogilvie Transportation Center (Metra).
By CTA (Chicago Transit Authority):
Blue Line to Clinton Station
Green or Pink Line to Clinton Station
Several CTA bus routes (including 1, 7, 28, 60, 126) stop within 1–2 blocks
By Car:
The campus is near I‑90/94 and I‑290. Paid parking lots and garages are available nearby.
We recommend the following hotels, all within a 10-minute walk of the conference venue:
📍 245 S. Franklin St (0.4 miles away)
Modern, comfortable hotel with an on-site restaurant, fitness center, and convenient location near both Union Station and the Loop.
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Crowne Plaza Chicago West Loop
📍 25 S. Halsted St (0.3 miles away)
Upscale hotel with on-site dining, fitness center, and pet-friendly rooms.
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Hyatt Place Downtown Chicago
📍 28 N. Franklin St (0.4 miles away)
Comfortable, modern rooms with free breakfast and 24-hour fitness center.
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