McCaskill Team Speaking Topics
The Psychologists at McCaskill Family Services are well-versed in a wide range of topics. Below is a list of the topics that our Psychologists are able to present on for schools, churches, and any other interested organizations. If you are interested in booking one of our psychologists for a speaking engagement, please contact us or call our office directly.
PARENTing & CAREGIVing
Dyslexia (for parent/caregivers)
Presented by:Â Dr. Pamela A. McCaskill, Ph.D., LP
Sleep Hygiene (for parents/caregivers of children 3-18 years old or for teenagers)
Presented by:Â Dr. Amanda Klingensmith, Ph.D., LPÂ &Â Emily Brzak, M.A. LLP
Sensory Processing Issues in Children (for parents/caregivers)
Presented by:Â Dr. Pamela A. McCaskill, Ph.D., LP
What Children Need in the Aftermath of a Violent Event (for parents/caregivers)
Presented by:Â Dr. Pamela A. McCaskill, Ph.D., LP
ADHD: Myths and Misconceptions (for parents/caregivers)
Presented by:Â Dr. Pamela A. McCaskill, Ph.D., LP
Strategies for Reducing Children’s Anxiety (for parents/caregivers)
Presented by:Â Dr. Pamela A. McCaskill, Ph.D., LP
Help for Parents Navigating the Teen Years (for parents/caregivers)
Presented by:Â Dr. Pamela A. McCaskill, Ph.D., LP
Strong-willed Behaviors in Children (for parents/caregivers of children 3-18 years old)
Presented by:Â Dr. Amanda Klingensmith, Ph.D., LPÂ &Â Emily Brzak, M.A. LLP
Video Game/Electronic Addictions (for parents/clinicians of children ages 5-18 years old)
Presented by:Â Dr. Amanda Klingensmith, Ph.D., LPÂ
ADHD or Anxiety or Both: How to Tell and How to Help (for parents/caregivers of children 5-18 years old)
Presented by Dr. Amanda Klingensmith Ph.D., LP
Tips for Recognizing Mood Disorders in Teens (For parents of children 12-18)
Presented by:Â Nicole Wozniak, Psy.D., LP
Handling Self-harm (for parents/caregivers of children 10-18 years old)
Presented by:Â Dr. Amanda Klingensmith, Ph.D., LP
Warning Signs of Learning Disabilities (for parents/caregivers)
Presented by:Â Dr. Pamela A. McCaskill, Ph.D., LP
Building Positive Relationships: Attachment-Based Parenting. The How-To’s. (for parents of children aged 6-12)
Presented by:Â Jaclyn Rink, M.S., LLP
How to Help Your Child Handle Grief and Loss (for parents of children ages 5-12)
This is designed to cover developmental stages of understanding death, stages of grief and loss, and methods for coping and discussing grief and loss with your child depending on their age.
Presented by:Â Emily Brzak, M.A. LLP
Collaborative Problem Solving: A Different (and better) way to communicate with your kids and solve problems. (For parents of children aged 6-12)
Presented by:Â Jaclyn Rink, M.S., LLP
Tics/Tourettes (for parents/caregivers or educators/clinicians of children 5-18 years old)
Presented by:Â Dr. Amanda Klingensmith, Ph.D., LP
How to Handle Child & Teen Emotional Dysregulation (for parents of children ages 2-18)
Presented by:Â Emily Brzak, M.A. LLP
Surviving the summer break with your kids: helpful strategies to maintain structure and sanity, while having fun! (for parents of 6-13 year olds)
Presented by:Â Emily Brzak, M.A. LLP
SCHOOL & EDUCATION
The Power of Gratitude for Professionals/Teachers/ Admins
Presented by:Â Dr. Pamela A. McCaskill, Ph.D., LP
Managing Anxiety in the Classroom (All educators of any age)
Presented by:Â Nicole Wozniak, Psy.D., LP
Assistive Technology: Top 5 Tools for Addressing Learning Challenges
Presented by:Â Emily Kavanagh, M.S., LLP
De-escalation Techniques in the Classroom for Students with Anxiety (for staff of all school-aged students)
Presented by:Â Jaclyn Rink, M.S., LLP
When to suggest a Neuropsychological Evaluation to parents/guardians. (for staff of elementary and middle school aged students)
*this is designed to help teachers recognize signs and how to approach parents/guardians
Presented by:Â Jaclyn Rink, M.S., LLP
Mental Health in the Classroom: Students and Teachers
Presented by:Â Dr. Amanda Klingensmith, Ph.D., LP
DIET & NUTRITION
Sports Nutrition Essentials
30, 45, 60 minute presentation
Want to boost your energy during workouts, improve recovery, and learn to fuel for peak performance? Join us for a quick and practical overview of sports nutrition essentials from a Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics! Learn how to properly fuel before, during, and after activity, understand the role of macronutrients and hydration, while debunking common nutrition myths. Get simple tips you can start using right away—whether you’re training for competition or just staying active.Â
Presented by:Â Alison Cooney, MS, RDN, CSSD, LD
Practical Food and Nutrition Life Skills (for teens and Older)
Presented by:Â Jessica Peatee Ph.D., LLP
Fueling Female Performance: From Everyday Nutrition to Competitive Athletics
30, 45, 60 minute presentation
Figure out how to fuel your body while breaking down diet culture and investigate solutions to avoid diet culture influence. We will discuss nutrition recommendations for women from everyday eating to competitive sports performance and take a glance into lifecycle nutrition and the impacts it can have throughout the lifespan.Â
Presented by:Â Alison Cooney, MS, RDN, CSSD, LD
Diet Culture, Body Image, and Disordered Eating (for adolescents and adults)
Presented by:Â Kristie Wyler, M.A. LLP
MENTAL HEALTH FOR TEENS & ADULTS
Stress Management Tips (For adults)
Presented by:Â Nicole Wozniak, Psy.D., LP
You’re In Charge: Emotion Regulation Skills for Managing Your Response to Difficult Situations (for young teens and adults)
Presented by:Â Jaclyn Rink, M.S., LLP
Am I OCD or am I COVID anxious?
Presented by:Â Jaclyn Rink, M.S., LLP
Building Effective Communication Skills (for any age)
Presented by:Â Kristie Wyler, M.A. LLP
Healthy Teen Relationships
Presented by:Â Jessica Peatee Ph.D., LLP
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