KEYNOTE
Speaker
— Dr. George Thompson —
Dr. George Thompson is a child psychiatrist specializing in the residential treatment of traumatized youth and polyvagal-informed crisis response. He serves as Medical Director for psychiatric urgent care and residential programs in Kansas and is a certified DDP therapist, helping caregivers build nurturing, trauma-responsive relationships. As neuroscience lead for the SonderWorx team and core faculty and advisory board member of the Polyvagal Institute, Dr. Thompson trains communities and professionals to foster emotionally safe, collaborative environments. He is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Missouri–Kansas City, where he teaches compassionate physician-patient communication. His award-winning research explores medical professionalism and education. For over two decades, he has practiced and taught the Avatar® Course, focusing on personal development and service to others.
The Schedule
Friday, October 24
- Keynote: 8:30am – 10:00am
- Break: 10:00am – 10:15am
- Session 1: 10:15am – 11:45am
- Lunch: 11:45am – 1:15pm
- Session 2: 1:15pm – 2:45pm
- Break: 2:45pm – 3:00pm
- Session 3: 3:00pm – 4:30pm
Hotels Near the Conference
Below are hotels within a 10–15 minute drive from the conference venue at 5600 N Heritage School Dr, Provo, UT 84604. Distances reflect typical driving routes via Google Maps.
- Hampton Inn Provo
1511 S 40 E, Provo, UT 84606 – Approx. 7.0 miles drive
Comfortable mid-range option with complimentary breakfast and free parking. - Hyatt Place Provo / Orem
154 W 800 S, Provo, UT 84606 – Approx. 6.8 miles drive
Sleek, modern hotel with spacious rooms, indoor pool, and on-site dining option. - Residence Inn by Marriott Provo South University
1290 S University Ave, Provo, UT 84601 – Approx. 6.5 miles drive
Extended-stay suites with kitchenettes—great for longer stays or families. - Ramada by Wyndham Provo
1460 S University Ave, Provo, UT 84601 – Approx. 6.7 miles drive
Budget-friendly with basic amenities, including free breakfast. - Sleep Inn Provo near University
1505 S 40 E, Provo, UT 84606 – Approx. 6.8 miles drive
Clean and simple, often the most affordable option nearby.
For exact distances and current travel times on your specific conference dates, enter the addresses into Google Maps:
From: 5600 N Heritage School Dr, Provo, UT 84604
To: each hotel listed above.
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