Speaking and Workshops
A wide range of topics…
As a longtime university professor and clinician, I offer talks and workshops on anxiety, ADHD, neurodiversity, mindfulness, grief, and trauma.
These offerings are rooted in evidence-based practices, blending my clinical expertise with lived experience to provide practical tools and insights.
Customized to your audience and desired outcomes…
Each talk or workshop is designed to foster transformation through education, actionable strategies, and self-compassion.
I balance quality content with storytelling and humor!
Here are some of my offerings…
Book any of these talks or workshops. We can customize the length and content to fit your needs!
Anxiety Demystified: A Crash Course in Coping for Parents of Children with Learning Differences
Length: 1.5 to 3 hours
Learning Objectives:
Explore the neuroscience of anxiety and learning differences…
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- Gain insights into how anxiety affects the brain and intersects with learning differences like ADHD and dyslexia.
Empower children to recognize triggers and regulate emotions…
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- Learn practical techniques to help kids identify emotional triggers and develop self-regulation strategies.
Examine the link between sleep, anxiety, and neurodiversity…
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- Understand how sleep challenges impact anxiety, especially in children with neurodivergent traits.
Equip parents with strategies for emotional regulation and self-care…
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- Discover tools to support parents in managing their own emotions and well-being while raising anxious children.
A Teacher’s Guide to the Science of Anxiety
Length: 1.5 to 3 hours
Learning Objectives:
Understand the science of anxiety and its manifestation in students…
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- Explore the neurobiological mechanisms behind anxiety and recognize common ways anxiety manifests in students’ behavior, such as avoidance, restlessness, or difficulty concentrating.
Develop effective classroom strategies for supporting anxious students…
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- Learn evidence-based approaches for responding to anxiety in students, including techniques for de-escalation, creating a calming environment, and fostering emotional safety in the classroom.
Cultivate personal emotional regulation skills to manage stress in teaching…
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- Gain tools for self-regulation, including mindfulness and stress-management techniques, to maintain calm and resilience when working with anxious or distressed students.
ADHD and Self-Compassion: Building Resilience through Acceptance
Length: 1.5 to 3 hours
Learning Objectives:
Understand how ADHD impacts executive functioning and emotions…
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- Learn how ADHD affects planning, organization, and emotional regulation, leading to common struggles like frustration and overwhelm.
Explore the science of self-compassion as a coping tool…
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- Discover how self-kindness can reduce self-criticism, improve resilience, and support emotional well-being with ADHD.
Practice self-compassion exercises…
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- Engage in practical exercises designed to boost focus, self-esteem, and patience… with tools you can apply in daily life.
Other popular presentations include…
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- “From Burnout to Balance: Managing Stress for Professionals”
- “Freeing Yourself from Imposter Syndrome”
- “Compassion without Burnout: Navigating Vicarious Trauma”
- “Coping with Grief During the Holidays”
- “Second Time Around: Thriving as Grandparents Raising Grandchildren”
Bring mental health into your everyday space!
My workshops are perfect for conferences, school districts, workplaces, and community organizations.
Together, we can create meaningful learning experiences that drive personal and professional growth!
To discuss scheduling, customization options, and rates, please reach out to me. You can call, email, or submit the contact form on this website.
Bring mental health into your everyday space!
My workshops are perfect for conferences, school districts, workplaces, and community organizations.
Together, we can create meaningful learning experiences that drive personal and professional growth!
To discuss scheduling, customization options, and rates, please reach out to me. You can call, email, or submit the contact form on this website.