Seminar Presenter December 6, 2011
“The Teenage Brain”
Westfield High School
Centreville, VA
Workshop Presenter November 19-20, 2011
Richmond, VA
Virginia Education Association
Seminar Presenter November 18, 2011
“Homework – A Parent’s Guide”
Stone Hill Middle School
South Riding, VA
Seminar Presenter November 17, 2011
“Homework – A Parent’s Guide”
Stone Hill Middle School
Ashburn, VA
Seminar Presenter November 17, 2011
“Reduce Homework Stress”
Blue Ridge Middle School
Purcellville, VA
Seminar Presenter November 15, 2011
“Parenting With Purpose”
St. Timothy’s School
Chantilly, VA
Post-Conf. Presenter November 12, 2011
“Increasing Turnout for Parenting Programs”
Virginia Counselor Association Annual Conference
Richmond, VA
Workshop Presenter November 10, 2011
“Just Calm Down! Helping Parents Reduce Anxiety”
Virginia Counselor Association Annual Conference
Richmond, VA
Workshop Presenter November 10, 2011
“Homework – A Parent’s Guide”
Virginia Counselor Association Annual Conference
Richmond, VA
Seminar Presenter October 18, 2011
“3 Things Parents Can Do To Increase Self Confidence”
Rockhill Elementary School
Stafford, VA
Seminar Presenter October 18, 2011
“Parenting With Purpose”
Leesburg Mom’s Group
Leesburg, VA
Seminar Presenter October 14, 2011
“Homework – A Parent’s Guide”
The Women’s Center
Vienna, VA
Workshop October 14, 2011
"Helping Parents Deal with At-Risk Youth”
Virginia State SAAW Conference
Fairfax, VA
Workshop October 14, 2011
"Motivational Interviewing with At-Risk Youth”
Virginia State SAAW Conference
Fairfax, VA
Seminar Presenter October 3 & 7, 2011
“Five Secrets to Discipline”
Floris Church
Herndon, VA
Seminar Presenter September 21, 2011
“Homework”
Dominion High School
Sterling, VA
Trainer September 8, 2011
“Dealing with Helicopter Parents”
Liberty Elementary School
South Riding, VA
Trainer August 24, 2011
“Dealing with Teen Misbehavior”
Loudoun County After School Program
Workshop Presenter July 27, 2011
“Creating Calm in Families” Annual Conference
American Association of School Counselors
Seattle, WA
Workshop Presenter June 30, 2011
“If You Build It, Will They Come?”
National Association of Relationship & Marriage Enhancement Annual Conference
Houston, TX
Workshop Presenter July 1, 2011
“ScreamFree Parenting”
National Association of Relationship & Marriage Enhancement Annual Conference
Houston, TX
National Interview June 19, 2011
“Is Rough Play Good For Children?”
MSNBC
Seminar Presenter May 12, 2011
“The Teenage Brain”
Christian Fellowship Church
Ashburn, VA
Seminar Presenter May 12, 2011
“The Teenage Brain”
Rocky Run Middle School
Chantilly, VA
Seminar Presenter April 14, 2011
“The Teenage Brain”
Blue Ridge Middle School
Purcellville, VA
Seminar Presenter April 10, 2011
“The Teenage Brain”
Arcola United Methodist Church
Arcola, VA
Seminar Presenter March 28, 2011
“Parenting with Purpose”
Floris Church
Herndon, VA
Workshop Presenter March 24, 2011
“Just Calm Down!”
Virginia School Counselor Association Annual Conference
Seattle, WA
Seminar Presenter March 18, 2011
“Parenting with Purpose”
Crossroads United Methodist Church
Ashburn, VA
Seminar Presenter March 10, 2011
“Parenting with Purpose”
Liberty Elementary School
Stone Bridge, VA
Guest Teacher March 3, 2011
“Authorship Skills”
Blue Ridge Middle School
Purcellville, VA
Workshop Presenter February 26, 2011
“Private Practice Camp”
Reston, VA
Seminar Presenter February 24, 2011
“Homework!”
Potomac Falls High School Pyramid
Potomac Falls, VA
Seminar Presenter February 18, 2011
“The Teenage Brain”
Mercer Middle School
South Riding, VA
Seminar Presenter February 17, 2011
“Helping Kids Become More Responsible”
Bonnie Brae Elementary School
Fairfax, VA
Seminar Presenter February 16, 2011
“Homework”
Chantilly High School
Chantilly, VA
Seminar Presenter February 7, 2011
“The Teenage Brain”
Dominion High School
Sterling, VA
Trainer January 29, 2011
“Private Practice Boot Camp”
Reston, VA
Seminar Presenter January 20, 2011
“Homework”
Mill Run Elementary School
Ashburn, VA
Seminar Presenter January 19, 2011
“Homework”
Lincoln Elementary School
Lincoln, VA
Seminar Presenter January 13, 2011
“Homework”
Buffalo Trail Elementary School
South Riding, VA
Seminar Presenter December 9, 2010
“Parenting with Purpose”
Mantua Elementary School
Fairfax Station, VA
Seminar Presenter December 3, 2010
“Parenting with Purpose”
King Chapel Church
Clifton, VA
Guest Lecturer November 19, 2010
“A Middle Schooler’s Perspective on Homework”
Blue Ridge Middle School
Purcellville, VA
Seminar Presenter November 18, 2010
“Reduce Homework Stress”
Stone Hill Middle School
South Riding, VA
Seminar Presenter November 17, 2010
“Parenting with Purpose”
Kirkwood Presbyterian Church
Springfield, VA
Seminar Presenter November 15, 2010
“The Teenage Brain”
Chantilly High School
Chantilly, VA
Workshop Presenter November 5, 2010
“ScreamFree Parenting for Family Helpers”
Memphis Family Focus Conference
Memphis, TN
Guest Lecturer November 1, 2010
“Ethics and Professional Development”
Virginia Tech MFT Program
Falls Church, VA
Seminar Presenter October 29, 2010
“Homework”
Mercer Middle School
South Riding, VA
Seminar Presenter September 24, 2010
“Parenting with Purpose”
Christian Fellowship Church
Ashburn, VA
Trainer September 18, 2010
“ScreamFree Certification Training”
Atlanta, GA
Workshop Presenter July 11, 2010
“ScreamFree Parenting for Family Therapists”
Smart Marriages Annual Conference
Orlando, FL
Consultant and Trainer May 26-27, 2010
Family Advocacy Professionals
Ft. Richardon
Anchorage, AK
TrainerMay 20-22, 2010
“ScreamFree Certification Training”
Seattle, WA
Workshop Presenter May 11, 2010
“Parenting with Purpose”
Marshall Road Elementary School
Vienna, VA
Trainer April 28-29, 2010
“ScreamFree Certification Training”
Ft. Carson
Colorado Springs, CO
Seminar Presenter "The Teenage Brain"
Westfield High School Centreville, VA
Workshop Presenter November 19-20, 2011 Multiple Trainings
Virginia Education Association Richmond, VA
Seminar Presenter November 18, 2011 "Homework - A Parent's Guide"
Stone Hill Middle School South Riding, VA
Seminar Presenter November 17, 2011 "Homework - A Parent's Guide"
Stone Hill Middle School Ashburn, VA
Seminar Presenter November 17, 2011 "Reduce Homework Stress"
Blue Ridge Middle School Purcellville, VA
Seminar Presenter November 15, 2011 "Parenting With Purpose"
St. Timothy's School Chantilly, VA
Post-Conf. Presenter November 12, 2011 "Increasing Turnout for Parenting Programs"
Virginia Counselor Association Annual Conference Richmond, VA
Workshop Presenter November 10, 2011 "Just Calm Down! Helping Parents Reduce Anxiety"
Virginia Counselor Association Annual Conference Richmond, VA
Workshop Presenter November 10, 2011 "Homework - A Parent's Guide"
Virginia Counselor Association Annual Conference Richmond, VA
Seminar Presenter October 18, 2011 "3 Things Parents Can Do To Increase Self Confidence"
Rockhill Elementary School Stafford, VA
Seminar Presenter October 18, 2011 "Parenting With Purpose"
Leesburg Mom's Group Leesburg, VA
Seminar Presenter October 14, 2011 "Homework - A Parent's Guide"
The Women's Center Vienna, VA
Workshop October 14, 2011 "Helping Parents Deal with At-Risk Youth"
Virginia State SAAW Conference Fairfax, VA
Workshop October 14, 2011 "Motivational Interviewing with At-Risk Youth"
Virginia State SAAW Conference Fairfax, VA
Seminar Presenter October 3 & 7, 2011 "Five Secrets to Discipline"
Floris Church Herndon, VA
Seminar Presenter September 21, 2011 "Homework"
Dominion High School Sterling, VA
Trainer September 8, 2011 "Dealing with Helicopter Parents"
Liberty Elementary School South Riding, VA
Trainer August 24, 2011 "Dealing with Teen Misbehavior"
Loudoun County After School Program
Workshop Presenter July 27, 2011 "Creating Calm in Families"
American Association of School Counselors Annual Conference Seattle, WA
Workshop Presenter June 30, 2011 "If You Build It, Will They Come?"
National Association of Relationship & Marriage Enhancement Annual Conference Houston, TX
Workshop Presenter July 1, 2011 "ScreamFree Parenting"
National Association of Relationship & Marriage Enhancement Annual Conference Houston, TX
National Interview June 19, 2011 "Is Rough Play Good For Children?"
MSNBC
Seminar Presenter May 12, 2011 "The Teenage Brain"
Christian Fellowship Church Ashburn, VA
Seminar Presenter May 12, 2011 "The Teenage Brain"
Rocky Run Middle School Chantilly, VA
Seminar Presenter April 14, 2011 "The Teenage Brain"
Blue Ridge Middle School Purcellville, VA
Seminar Presenter April 10, 2011 "The Teenage Brain"
Arcola United Methodist Church Arcola, VA
Seminar Presenter March 28, 2011 "Parenting with Purpose"
Floris Church Herndon, VA
Workshop Presenter March 24, 2011 "Just Calm Down!"
Virginia School Counselor Association Annual Conference Seattle, WA
Seminar Presenter March 18, 2011 "Parenting with Purpose"
Crossroads United Methodist Church Ashburn, VA
Seminar Presenter March 10, 2011 "Parenting with Purpose"
Liberty Elementary School Stone Bridge, VA
Guest Teacher March3, 2011 "Authorship Skills"
Blue Ridge Middle School Purcellville, VA
Workshop Presenter February 26, 2011 "Private Practice Camp" Reston, VA
Seminar Presenter February 24, 2011 "Homework!"
Potomac Falls High School Pyramid Potomac Falls, VA
Seminar Presenter February 18, 2011 "The Teenage Brain"
Mercer Middle School South Riding, VA
Seminar Presenter February 17, 2011 "Helping Kids Become More Responsible"
Bonnie Brae Elementary School Fairfax, VA
Seminar Presenter February 16, 2011 "Homework"
Chantilly High School Chantilly, VA
Seminar Presenter February 7, 2011 "The Teenage Brain"
Dominion High School Sterling, VA
Trainer January 29, 2011 "Private Practice Boot Camp" Reston, VA
Seminar Presenter January 20, 2011 "Homework"
Mill Run Elementary School Ashburn, VA
Seminar Presenter January 19, 2011 "Homework"
Lincoln Elementary School Lincoln, VA
Seminar Presenter January 13, 2011 "Homework"
Buffalo Trail Elementary School South Riding, VA
Seminar Presenter December 9, 2010 "Parenting with Purpose"
Mantua Elementary School Fairfax Station, VA
Seminar Presenter December 3, 2010 "Parenting with Purpose"
King Chapel Church Clifton, VA
Guest Lecturer November 19, 2010 "A Middle Schooler's Perspective on Homework"
Blue Ridge Middle School Purcellville, VA
Seminar Presenter November 18, 2010 "Reduce Homework Stress"
Stone Hill Middle School South Riding, VA
Seminar Presenter November 17, 2010 "Parenting with Purpose"
Kirkwood Presbyterian Church Springfield, VA
Seminar Presenter November 15, 2010 "The Teenage Brain"
Chantilly High School Chantilly, VA
Workshop Presenter November 5, 2010 "ScreamFree Parenting for Family Helpers"
Memphis Family Focus Conference Memphis, TN
Guest Lecturer November 1, 2010 "Ethics and Professional Development"
Virginia Tech MFT Program Falls Church, VA
Seminar Presenter October 29, 2010 "Homework"
Mercer Middle School South Riding, VA
Seminar Presenter September 24, 2010 "Parenting with Purpose"
Christian Fellowship Church Ashburn, VA
Trainer September 18, 2010 "ScreamFree Certification Training" Atlanta, GA
Workshop Presenter July 11, 2010 "ScreamFree Parenting for Family Therapists"
Smart Marriages Annual Conference Orlando, FL
Consultant/Trainer May 26-27, 2010 Family Advocacy Professionals
Ft. Richardon Army Base Anchorage, AK
Trainer May 20-22, 2010 "ScreamFree Certification Training"
Seattle, WA
Seminar Presenter May 11, 2010 "Parenting with Purpose"
Marshall Road Elementary School Vienna, VA
Trainer April 28-29, 2010 "ScreamFree Certification Training"
Ft. Carson Army Base Colorado Springs, CO
Guest Speaker April 23, 2010 "Becoming A Successful MFT Now, Before Graduation
Virginia Tech Professional Seminar Series Falls Church, VA
Trainer April 15-16, 2010 "ScreamFree Certification Training"
Ft. Sam Houston Army Base San Antonio, TX
Seminar Presenter April 8, 2010 "Parenting with Purpose"
Stone Hill Middle School Stone Hill, VA
Workshop Presenter March 19, 2010 "Stages of Change: How To Better Help Your Constituents"
Virginia Education Association Leadership Staff Richmond, VA
Trainer March 11-13, 2010 "ScreamFree Certification Training" Vienna, VA
Keynote Speaker March 8, 2010 "If You Build It, Will They Come? Recruitment for Parenting Programs"
Virginia Association For Specialists In Group Work Annandale, VA
Workshop Presenter February 26, 2010 "ScreamFree Parenting"
Tennessee Association of Marriage and Family Therapists Annual Conference Nashville, TN
Trainer January 28-30, 2010 "ScreamFree Certification Training" Duluth, GA
Trainer January 11-13, 2010 "ScreamFree Certification Training" Duluth, GA
Guest SpeakerApril 23, 2010
“Becoming A Successful MFT Now, Before Graduation
Virginia Tech Professional Seminar Series
Falls Church, VA
Trainer April 15-16, 2010
“ScreamFree Certification Training”
Ft. Sam Houston
San Antonio, TX
Workshop Presenter April 8, 2010
“Parenting with Purpose”
Stone Hill Middle School
Stone Hill, VA
Workshop Presenter March 19, 2010
“Stages of Change:How To Better Help Your Constituents”
Virginia Education Association Leadership Staff
Richmond, VA
Trainer March 11-13, 2010
“ScreamFree Certification Training”
Vienna, VA
Keynote Speaker March 8, 2010
“If You Build It, Will They Come? Recruitment for Parenting Programs”
Virginia Association For Specialists In Group Work
Annandale, VA
Workshop Presenter February 26, 2010
“ScreamFree Parenting”
Tennessee Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
Annual Conference
Nashville, TN
TrainerJanuary 28-30, 2010
“ScreamFree Certification Training”
Duluth, GA
Trainer January 11-13, 2010
“ScreamFree Certification Training”
Duluth, GA
Trainer December 4-6, 2009
“ScreamFree Certification Training”
Duluth, GA
Workshop Presenter December 15, 2009
“Parenting with Purpose”
Oakton Elementary School Parents of Kindergartners
Oakton, VA
Trainer December 4-6, 2009
"ScreamFree Certification Training"
Duluth, GA
Workshop Presenter December 15, 2009
"Parenting with Purpose"
Oakton Elementary School Parents of Kindergartners
Oakton, VA
Trainer December 3-5, 2009
"ScreamFree Certification Training"
Atlanta, GA
Trainer November 4-6, 2009
"ScreamFree Certification Training"
Memphis, TN
Trainer November 2-3, 2009
"ScreamFree Certification Training"
Ft. Sill Army Base
Lawton, OK
Trainer October 21-23, 2009
"ScreamFree Certification Training"
Atlanta, GA
Trainer October 1-3, 2009
"ScreamFree Certification Training"
Dallas, TX
Trainer September 17-18, 2009
"ScreamFree Certification Training"
Ft. Richardson Army Base
Anchorage, AK
Trainer August 27-29, 2009
"ScreamFree Certification Training"
Chicago, IL
Trainer August 3-5, 2009
"ScreamFree Certification Training"
Hill Air Force Base
Salt Lake City, UT
Trainer August 23-25, 2009
"ScreamFree Certification Training"
Atlanta, GA
Workshop Presenter July 9, 2009
"ScreamFree Parenting for Family Therapists"
Smart Marriages Annual Conference
Orlando, FL
Adjunct Faculty July and August 2009
Virginia Tech Department of Marriage and Family Therapy
"HD5744 - Psychotherapy with Children and
Adolescents from a Systems Perspective"
Television Guest Appearance June 23, 2009
"8 Ways to Connect With Your Teens"
News Live at Noon - News Channel 8
Washington, DC
Workshop Presenter June 17-19, 2009
"ScreamFree Parenting"
Ohio Association of Action Agencies
Cleveland, OH
Workshop Presenter April 27, 2009
"Parenting with Purpose"
Guilford Elementary School
Loudoun County, VA
Television Interview April 26, 2009
"Dealing with Family Trauma"
WJLA Channel 7 Washington, DC
Trainer April 23-25, 2009
"ScreamFree Certification Training"
Atlanta, GA
Workshop Presenter April 21, 2009
"Parenting with Purpose"
Ashburn Elementary School
Ashburn, VA
Workshop Presenter April 14, 2009
"Parenting with Purpose"
Fairhill Elementary School
Fairfax City, VA
Workshop Presenter April 13, 2009
"Parenting with Purpose"
Simpson Middle School
Sterling, VA
Guest Speaker March 30, 2009
Virginia Tech Department of Marriage and Family Therapy
"Structural and Strategic Approaches to Psychotherapy
Trainer March 5-6, 2009
"ScreamFree Certification Training"
Vienna, VA
Workshop Presenter March 3, 2009
"Parenting with Purpose"
Wolftrap Elementary School
Vienna, VA
Workshop Presenter February 24, 2009
"Parenting with Purpose"
Lowes Island Elementary School
Lowes Island, VA
Workshop Presenter February 18, 2009
"Secrets to Discipline"
Ashburn Elementary School
Ashburn, VA
Trainer January 29-30, 2009
"ScreamFree Certification Training"
Falls Church, VA
Trainer and Workshop Presenter December 3, 2008
"Bowen Approaches To Families"
Children's Services of Virginia
Winchester, VA
Workshop Presenter November 21, 2008
"Parenting with Purpose"
Mercer Middle School
South Riding, VA
Trainer November 5-6, 2008
"ScreamFree Certification Training"
San Francisco, CA
Trainer October 29-30, 2008
"ScreamFree Certification Training"
AAMFT Annual Conference
Memphis, TN
Workshop Presenter October 26, 2008
"Parenting with Purpose"
Galilee United Methodist Church
Countryside, VA
Workshop Presenter October 10, 2008
"Parenting with Purpose"
Computer Associates Lunch & Learn
Herndon, VA
Workshop Presenter October 15, 2008
"Parenting with Purpose"
Ashburn Elementary School
Ashburn, VA
Adjunct Faculty Instructor July and August 2008
Virginia Tech Department of Marriage and Family Therapy
"HD5744 - Psychotherapy with Children and
Adolescents from a Systems Perspective"
Keynote Speaker and Workshop Presenter July 12, 2008
"Parenting with Purpose" Half-Day Seminar
Leesburg VA
Trainer May 8-9, 2008
"ScreamFree Certification Training"
Falls Church, VA
Guest Speaker April 17, 2008
"Parenting With Purpose"
Catoctin Fitness Fair
Leesburg, VA
Guest Speaker April 5, 2008
Loudoun County Public Schools Parent Involvement Symposium
"Teenage Secrets to Misbehavior"
Guest Speaker March 28, 2008
Virginia Tech Department of Marriage and Family Therapy
"Structural and Strategic Approaches to Psychotherapy
Guest Speaker March 10, 2008
"How To Talk So Boys Will Listen"
Pawtomack Elementary School
Workshop Presenter February 27, 2008
"Parenting with Purpose"
Mill Run Elementary School
Lowes Island, VA
Workshop Presenter October 2, 9, 16, 23, 2007
"Parenting with Love and Limits"
Reston, VA
Adjunct Faculty Instructor July and August 2007
Virginia Tech Department of Marriage and Family Therapy
"HD5744 - Psychotherapy with Children and
Adolescents from a Systems Perspective"
Guest Speaker May 17, 2007
Westfield High School PTA
"Coping with Crisis and Trauma in Children and Adolescents"
Guest Speaker April 14, 2007
Loudoun County Public Schools Parent Involvement Symposium
"Teenage Secrets to Misbehavior"
Guest Speaker March 26, 2007
Virginia Tech Department of Marriage and Family Therapy
"Structural and Strategic Approaches to Psychotherapy"
Guest Speaker March 21, 2007
Fairfax County Public Schools Chantilly Pyramid
"Parenting with Love and Limits"
Guest Speaker November 11, 2006
George Mason University
"Solution-Oriented Techniques with Children and Adolescents"
Guest Speaker October 2, 2006
Virginia Tech Department of Marriage and Family Therapy
"Ethics and Professional Development in Private Practice"
Clinical Supervisor Sept. 2004 to August 2006
Virginia Tech Center for Family Services
Clinical Licensure Supervisor April 2004 to May 2005
Adolescent and Family Growth Center
Springfield VA
Guest Speaker January 30, 2005
Virginia Tech Department of Marriage and Family Therapy
"Strategic and Solution-Oriented Approaches in Real Life"
Guest Speaker January 12, 2004
Virginia Tech Department of Marriage and Family Therapy
"Private Practice vs. Agency, Pros and Cons"
