Speaker Series

Hosted by BVR Counseling, Health, and Wellness

Dear Beaver Families,


We are excited to launch a new speaker series for Beaver parents and caregivers with Lisa Gurdina Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and Licensed Applied Behavior Analyst. Lisa will come to Beaver for three sessions (see dates below) to help parents learn simple techniques that make parenting more positive and fun. The goal is for parents to spend more time playing, talking, and enjoying their children.


The first session will be held on Wednesday, February 5, at 8:00 a.m. in the Rogers Room. Lisa will discuss Honing Your Parenting Superpowers and Helping Your Children Find Theirs.

We look forward to seeing you. If you have any questions, please feel free to email me.


Rick Wilson

Director of Counseling, Health, and Wellness

Dates and topics

Wednesday, February 5, 8:00-9:30 a.m., Rogers Room | RSVP

Honing Your Parenting Superpowers and Helping Your Children Find Theirs


Wednesday, April 9, 8:00-9:30 a.m., Rogers Room

Your Child Can Do Hard Things


Tuesday, May 13, 8:00-9:30 a.m., Rogers Room

How to Flow Through Challenging Moments (and other parenting tips to get you through the day)

RSVP to the February 5 session

About the speaker

For over 20 years, Lisa has been working with students, families, and school-based professionals with students from preschool to age 22 with a range of special needs and complex profiles. She works collaboratively with parents and school professionals to facilitate integrated supports across settings thereby maximizing behavior change and skill development. Lisa also supports educational professionals through consultation, student evaluations, and staff training.


Through her consultation practice, supervision of graduate students and continuing education program, Lisa is sharing her passion for contemporary ABA. This model of ABA is based on cutting-edge research and perspectives in the field. This approach incorporates neurodiversity-affirming interventions, assent-based treatment, cultural responsiveness, and compassionate care.

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