Join us as Jim Gary, a licensed clinical professional counselor who was with the Chicago Blackhawks for three Stanley Cup championships, covers practical and proven behavioral techniques that can be implemented into daily life. These techniques will help improve performance and bring about a sense of balance in everyday activities. Jim will also discuss the importance of taking control of the messages we give ourselves and demonstrate the use of visualization. Rather than only presenting theory, this interactive event will include exercises that help make these powerful tools a part of our habits.

Fee*:
Members - FREE
Student Members - FREE
(member pricing underwritten by CFA Society Chicago)

CFA Institute Qualified Activity: Eligible for 1.5 credit hours

Attire: Business Casual

Menu: Light snacks & refreshments

Registration: Online

Agenda: 
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm: Registration & Networking
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm: Program & Q&A

Speaker Bios: 
Jim Gary is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 52 years’ experience in the mental health field. Early in his career, Gary worked with students at Maine West High School and Maryville Academy, a home for dependent and abused children. In 1974, he opened his private practice that he still maintains, providing individual and marriage counseling. 

In 1999, Gary started a program at a local high school which helped athletes adapt behavioral techniques to enhance their confidence and performance. The program received wide media attention and he was contacted by the Chicago Blackhawks and commissioned to work with the players and staff. At that time there were no mental health therapists on staff in the NHL so he developed his own job description. Gary has had the honor of working the teams that won three Stanley Cups and he proudly has three championship rings.

Gary has an undergraduate degree from Lewis University, a Master`s Degree from Northern Illinois University and post graduate work at several other Universities.