# Event Details - **Event Name**: Moving Towards Adulthood: The Gen Z Edition - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 12 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Wed, 12 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: Helping Teens Transition to Emerging Adulthood: Understanding the Strengths and Challenges of Gen ZAbout this EventMany of us are parenting Gen Z teens. This highly diverse group of young people are navigating increasing levels of mental health challenges, being social in a digital world, coping with the realities of climate change, and coming of age in a time of great social, cultural, and political polarization. But today’s teens also bring a host of strengths such as their collaborative, pragmatic, and flexible values. Let’s learn more about who our teens are and how we can support them as they move towards adulthood.Join the Forest Park Board of Health in the Community Room at the Forest Park Public Library for a talk by Dr Orson Morrison talking about the intricacies of Gen Z as they move into adulthood. Dr. Orson Morrison, Psy.D. (he/him) is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, consultant, educator and the co-owner of LifeSpan Counseling & Psychological Services, a group psychological services practice. He is also the Associate Director of the DePaul University Counseling & Psychological Services. Dr. Morrison has worked in a variety of clinical settings including college counseling centers, community mental health centers, inpatient and outpatient medical settings, private practice, and in academic-clinical research units. Dr. Morrison has also taught graduate-level coursework in Psychology and offers trainings to the community on a variety of mental health topics. Dr. Morrison’s professional interests and areas of expertise include psychotherapy with children, adolescents, adults and families, racial and intergenerational trauma, psychological assessment, and contemplative practices. Dr. Morrison’s approach to clinical leadership and practice is under-pinned by a commitment to social justice, multi-culturalism, inclusivity, and anti-racism. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/forest-park/moving-towards-adulthood-the-gen-z-edition/100001989432450012 - **Event Categories**: health-wellness, mental-health, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour - Location: Forest Park Public Library - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Forest Park - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: Forest Park Public Library - **lat**: 41.875956 - **long**: -87.81447779999999 - **full address**: Forest Park Public Library, 7555 Jackson Boulevard, Forest Park, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Moving Towards Adulthood: The Gen Z Edition - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/f5ce830fcd8f97fabb241a139a8a736af21cfa7a91394bc89dc7305d32068b00-rimg-w1200-h800-dceaebe6-gmir.jpg?v=1780233015 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Moving Towards Adulthood: The Gen Z Edition being held? - **A:** Moving Towards Adulthood: The Gen Z Edition takes place on Wed, 12 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Wed, 12 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Forest Park Public Library, 7555 Jackson Boulevard, Forest Park, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Moving Towards Adulthood: The Gen Z Edition? - **A:** Moving Towards Adulthood: The Gen Z Edition is organized by Forest Park Board of Health. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Moving Towards Adulthood: The Gen Z Edition is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Forest Park, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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