McCaskill Team Speaking Topics

Classroom Management 101: De-Escalation Strategies & Self-Care for Teachers
Presented by: Sydney Rumley M.A. LLP

What Children Need in the Aftermath of a Violent Event (for parents/caregivers)
Presented by: Dr. Pamela A. McCaskill, Ph.D., LP

Sensory Processing Issues in Children (for parents/caregivers)
Presented by: Dr. Pamela A. McCaskill, Ph.D., LP

Dyslexia (for parent/caregivers)
Presented by: Dr. Pamela A. McCaskill, Ph.D., LP

ADHD: Myths and Misconceptions (for parents/caregivers)
Presented by: Dr. Pamela A. McCaskill, Ph.D., LP

Warning Signs of Learning Disabilities (for parents/caregivers)
Presented by: Dr. Pamela A. McCaskill, Ph.D., LP

Help for Parents Navigating the Teen Years (for parents/caregivers)
Presented by: Dr. Pamela A. McCaskill, Ph.D., LP

Strategies for Reducing Children's Anxiety (for parents/caregivers)
Presented by: Dr. Pamela A. McCaskill, Ph.D., LP

The Power of Gratitude (for professionals/teachers/admins)
Presented by: Dr. Pamela A. McCaskill, Ph.D., LP

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

Tics/Tourettes (for parents/caregivers or educators/clinicians of children 5-18 years old)
Presented by: Dr. Amanda Klingensmith, Ph.D., LP

Sleep Hygiene (for parents/caregivers of children 3-18 years old or for teenagers)
Presented by: Dr. Amanda Klingensmith, Ph.D., LP & Emily Brzak, M.A. LLP

Handling Self-harm (for parents/caregivers of children 10-18 years old)
Presented by: Dr. Amanda Klingensmith, Ph.D., LP

Strong-willed Behaviors in Children (for parents/caregivers of children 3-18 years old)
Presented by: Dr. Amanda Klingensmith, Ph.D., LP & Emily Brzak, M.A. LLP

Video Game/Electronic Addictions
Presented by: Dr. Amanda Klingensmith, Ph.D., LP (for parents/clinicians of children ages 5-18 years old)

Stress Management Tips (For adults)
Presented by: Nicole Wozniak, Psy.D., LP

Managing Anxiety in the Classroom (All educators of any age)
Presented by: Nicole Wozniak, Psy.D., LP

Tips for Recognizing Mood Disorders in Teens (For parents of children 12-18)
Presented by: Nicole Wozniak, Psy.D., LP

Assistive Technology: Top 5 Tools for Addressing Learning Challenges
Presented by: Emily Kavanagh, M.S., 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: Jaclyn Rink, M.S., LLP

Building Positive Relationships: Attachment-Based Parenting. The How-To's. (for parents of children aged 6-12) 
Presented by: Jaclyn Rink, M.S., LLP

You're In Charge: Emotion Regulation Skills for Managing Your Response to Difficult Situations.(For young teens and adults)
Presented by: Jaclyn Rink, M.S., LLP

Am I OCD or am I COVID anxious?
Presented by: 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: Emily Brzak, M.A. LLP

How to Handle Child & Teen Emotional Dysregulation (for parents of children ages 2-18)
Presented by: 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: Emily Brzak, M.A. LLP

When to suggest a Neuropsychological Evaluation to parents/guardians. (for staff of elementary and middle school aged students)

De-escalation Techniques in the Classroom for Students with Anxiety (for staff of all school-aged students)
Presented by: Jaclyn Rink, M.S., LLP

Building Effective Communication Skills (for any age)
Presented by: Kristie Wyler, M.A. LLP

Building Self-Esteem and Self-Confidence (for any age)
Presented by: Kristie Wyler, M.A. LLP

Diet Culture, Body Image, and Disordered Eating (for adolescents and adults)
Presented by: Kristie Wyler, M.A. LLP

Healthy Teen Relationships
Presented by: Jessica Peatee Ph.D., LLP

Gentle Nutrition Concepts (for adolescent and Older)
Presented by: Daylan Wentland MS RD

Nutrition Education for Weight Restoration and Eating Disorders (adults- parents/caregivers and professionals)
Presented by: Daylan Wentland MS RD

Practical Food and Nutrition Life Skills (for teens and Older)
Presented by: Daylan Wentland MS RD

Fueling For Activity (for adolescents and older)
Presented by: Daylan Wentland MS RD

Is it Laziness or Should I Be Concerned?: Identifying Signs of Mental Illness in Children and Preteens - (for teachers/parents/caregivers of children aged 5 to 12)
Presented by: Sydney Rumley M.S. LLP

Executive Functioning and Self-Regulation: How We Can Spot It, and How We Can Help (for educational staff with students K-8th grade)
Presented by: Jake Lowe M.S., TLLP

Mental Health in the Classroom: Students and Teachers
Presented by: Dr. Amanda Klingensmith, Ph.D., LP