
What We Offer More than we ever anticipated, the theme of this year’s Networker Symposium, The Courage to Connect: Shaping our Future in an Age of Uncertainty, seems to fit the mood of a good part of the country. But one thing is sure—in these divisive times, insularity is no longer an option. We allRead More…

Living Brave: From Vulnerability to Daring With millions of people having seen her TED talks and read her books, researcher and bestselling author Brené Brown is a phenomenon. But aside from her talents as a speaker, teacher, and writer, why is she such a runaway hit? Haven’t therapists been writing about her professional specialty—the malignRead More…
2017 Testimonials It feels like both a mini-vacation and a time to soak up new ideas for my practice. I loved being in a caring community where people truly spoke my language. I like the vibe of the Symposium! The Symposium is just always sooo good! It’s rejuvenating to be in an atmosphere that’s warmRead More…

Welcome from Rich Simon This year we’re welcoming you to our 40th annual Networker Symposium! Despite this almost biblical span of time since our first gathering in a cramped chapel in suburban Washington, DC, certain themes from those early years still prevail. Above all, the Symposium remains a kind of collective pilgrimage—a time and placeRead More…