Lead the Fight

Join the Movement to Protect Children's Mental Health


For over a decade, the Center for Child Counseling has led Palm Beach County in transforming how we understand and respond to childhood trauma—turning awareness into action. Through Lead the Fight, we bring science, compassion, and community together to prevent adversity, strengthen resilience, and build a safer, healthier future for children and families.

Discipline with the Brain in Mind with Dr. Tina Payne Bryson

The Breakers Palm Beach | April 9, 2026

We are honored to welcome Dr. Tina Payne Bryson—renowned clinician, sought-after speaker, and New York Times bestselling author—to Palm Beach County for an inspiring luncheon at The Breakers focused on raising, teaching, and supporting children with connection, compassion, and science in mind.

Dr. Bryson’s work has transformed how parents, educators, and professionals understand children’s emotional and relational development. This exclusive Lead the Fight event brings her expertise to our community—offering tools you can use immediately to strengthen relationships and support children’s well-being.

Seats are limited! Early registration is encouraged.

Our Featured Speaker

About Dr. Tina Payne Bryson

You may already know Dr. Tina Payne Bryson as the co-author of two New York Times bestsellers, The Whole-Brain Child and No-Drama Discipline, written with Dr. Dan Siegel and translated into over 50 languages worldwide.

Her other acclaimed books include The Yes Brain, The Power of Showing Up, The Bottom Line for Baby, and her newest release, The Way of Play, co-authored with Georgie Wisen-Vincent. Collectively, her books have sold more than 3 million copies, shaping how millions of adults support children’s emotional health.

➡️ [Read Dr. Bryson’s full bio]

Why Attend

  • Learn science-backed strategies you can use immediately
  • Strengthen relationships and support regulation and resilience
  • Be part of a community committed to children’s mental health and well-being

Event Tickets

Individual Tickets are $75.

VIP Tickets are $100 and include two powerful resources to deepen your impact with young children: the newly updated A Way of Being with Children manual from the Center for Child Counseling (a $50 value)and No-Drama Discipline by Dr. Tina Payne Bryson (a $20 value).

Sponsorship Opportunities

CLICK HERE to download the sponsorship package.

Our Honorary Chair

Kathy Leone

Kathy Leone is a 30-year business and community leader who has been a fierce advocate for improving the child welfare and foster care systems.

As Vice Chairman of the Community Alliance of Palm Beach County, Kathy brings strategy and action to strengthening our system of care. Since 2019, she has played an integral role in the Center for Child Counseling’s system-wide efforts to prevent and heal the impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) through education, advocacy, and action.

Our Event Emcee

Ashley Glass, WPTV

Our Lead the Fight Emcee, Ashley Glass, anchors Today on 5 and produces in-depth reports across all WPTV platforms.

With over two decades in journalism, Ashley has covered some of Florida’s most significant events. As a mother and advocate for children, she has partnered with Center for Child Counseling for years—helping elevate awareness of how ACEs and trauma impact children, families, and communities.

Every child deserves to grow up feeling safe and loved. You can make it possible.

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