Join the Nothing Heals Like Sport Speaker Series

CHJS proudly presents our inaugural Nothing Heals Like Sport Speaker Series, an innovative six-month initiative bringing together experts from diverse fields to explore how intentional sport environments create unique pathways for healing and growth.

The NHLS Speaker Series reveals why thoughtfully-delivered sport programs offer distinctive healing opportunities unlike any other intervention for our young people. Our host, CHJS Founder Megan Bartlett, will sit down with experts in mental health, parenting, education, and social justice to discuss how sport is the solution at the intersection of varying fields trying to support young people’s mental health.

Some of the conversations will be in person (we see you, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Boston), while others will be hosted via CHJS YouTube channel.

Setting the groundwork  – Kicking off the series with Dr. Bruce Perry.

To kick off the series, Megan sits down with Bruce Perry, MD, PhD, our partner in grounding the CHJS training content in brain-based research and healing-centered practices. The conversation continues in Chicago as we celebrate ten years of work in partnership with Nike and Chicago Parks District, training thousands of summer rec leaders to create and provide healing-centered summers to thousands of youth every year.

Wondering if this event is for you? Nothing Heals Like Sport Speaker Series is designed for advocates who believe in the power of innovative, healing-centered approaches to transform young lives. If you work in violence prevention, education, or parenting and looking for a solution to support the well-being of all youth, then healing-centered sport is your answer. And you’re in the right place.

Monthly Themes and Events

MAY: Sport and Mental Health – Megan Bartlett x Bruce Perry, MD, PhD set the foundation of the speaker series, discussing why sport is the solution for all those interested in supporting our young people’s mental health, education, and well-being.

How to Join: YouTube Live Premiere, May 29th 7p EST. Our Director of Training, Joe Smith, will be moderating a live chat as Megan and Dr. Perry discuss how nothing heals like sport. 

Watch the conversation on our YouTube channel. 

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JUNE: Sport and Community – On June 16th, we hosted an in-person speaker series event with Chicago experts to celebrate 10 years of healing-centered sport throughout the Chicago community. Full recap coming soon.

How to Join: Full recap coming soon on our YouTube page.

Coming Soon

  • AUGUST: Sport and Education – Virtual Event
  • SEPTEMBER: Sport and Parenting with Dr. Stuart Ablon – In-person event in Boston. Details TBD.
  • OCTOBER: Sport and Social Justice – TBD

How to Participate

  • Register for our upcoming virtual premieres using the links above
  • Receive notifications on event details by joining the CHJS comms family (one to two emails max a month)
  • Share with friends and game changers who might benefit from these conversations

Registration for in-person events will open several weeks prior the event. Space is limited to ensure meaningful engagement and connection.

For questions or partnership inquiries, please contact: Claire Perry, cperry@chjs.org

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