Young adults in their 20s and 30s face unique pressures as they establish independence, build careers, and manage relationships, all while living with hemophilia B. Adulting Unlocked offers resources, mentorship, and community to help navigate insurance, employment, and mental health. By addressing the realities of adulthood head-on, building confidence and tools to thrive in their personal and professional lives.
Say It, Own It, Live It Find Your Voice — With the People Who Matter Most
With food vouchers and raffles!
You've been managing hemophilia B your whole life. Now it's time to learn how to talk about it on your terms.
There are conversations you've been avoiding.
With your parents who still treat you like you're fragile. With your boss who doesn't know or kind of does, but not really. With your friends who say "that's so crazy" and change the subject. With a community of people who get it — and you've barely met them.
Communication is one of the most powerful skills you'll ever build. And for young adults managing hemophilia B, it's not just a soft skill—it's a survival skill.
This session isn't about being polished or perfect. It's about finding your voice, knowing when to use it, and learning how to say the things that actually need to be said.
✔ No scripts to memorize
✔ No cringe role-play
✔ Real talk, real tools, real life
Kristen Lee Picard, MSW, ASW, RMT, is a mental health professional, Associate Clinical Social Worker, and Reiki Master Teacher with more than 15 years of experience supporting emotional wellness through both clinical and holistic approaches. She provides telehealth therapy for children, adolescents, and families, specializing in anxiety, depression, and trauma, and is the founder of Holistic Frequency Therapeutics, where she integrates psychotherapy with energy-based healing practices.
Kristen is also the creator of The Art of Emotional Intelligence curriculum, helping individuals and professionals build resilience, strengthen self-awareness, and prevent compassion fatigue and burnout. She serves as President of the Holistic and Alternative Practitioners Institute (HAPI) and is passionate about promoting whole-person wellness through compassionate, heart-centered care. Kristen holds a Master of Social Work from California State University, Hayward, and is a registered Associate Clinical Social Worker and Reiki Master Teacher.