Speaking Engagements and Professional Presentations

  • CAPS East Regional Conference at Regent University (2016)

    Winding Road: A Clinical Demonstration of a Spiritually Integrated Intervention Addressing Spiritual Struggle in a Clinical Sample

    Presentation at the CAPS East Regional Conference at Regent University

  • 39th National Academy of Neuropsychology Conference (2019)

    The Physiological Effects of Infant Massage Techniques in a 17-month-old Patient with Bohring-Opitz Syndrome

    Poster presentation at the 39th National Academy of Neuropsychology Conference, San Diego, California

  • Loma Linda University Children's Hospital (2020)

    Mental Illness and Trauma in Hospitalized Pediatric Patients

    Continuing education seminar for nurses, social workers, and child life specialists at Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital

  • Loma Linda University Children's Hospital (2020)

    Electronic Screen Time: A Pediatric Psychology Perspective

    Continuing education seminar for child life specialists at Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital

  • The Pink Ribbon Place, Webisode #1 (2021)

    Overwhelmed: Anxiety During Cancer Treatment

    Psychoeducational seminar presented as a webisode for cancer patients receiving services through The Pink Ribbon Place, a nonprofit cancer resource center associated with the Riverside Community Health Foundation

    Presented in English and Spanish (Abrumado: Ansiedad durante el tratamiento del cancer)

  • Whittier College (2021)

    Becoming a Licensed Clinical Psychologist: Finding Your Passion and Understanding the Process

    Pre-recorded lecture for the virtual Psi Chi induction at Whittier College

  • CBEM (2021)

    Assessing Safety in Patients with Developmental Delays

    Training seminar presented to crisis intervention specialists at CBEM, a crisis intervention agency that provides services to regional center consumers

  • CSU San Marcos (2021)

    Psychotherapy and Spirituality

    Training seminar presented to doctoral psychology interns at California State University, San Marcos

  • The Pink Ribbon Place, Webisode #2 (2021)

    How to Cope: Depression During and After Cancer Treatment

    Psychoeducational seminar presented as a webisode for cancer patients receiving services through The Pink Ribbon Place, a nonprofit cancer resource center associated with the Riverside Community Health Foundation

    Presented in English and Spanish (Cómo hacer frente: Depresión durante y después del tratamiento del cáncer)

  • CBEM (2021)

    Schizophrenia and Autism Spectrum Disorder: Similarities, Differences, and the Role of Mentalization Across a Spectrum

    Training seminar presented to crisis intervention specialists at CBEM, a crisis intervention agency that provides services to regional center consumers

  • Loma Linda University Children's Hospital (2021)

    Mental Illness and Trauma in Hospitalized Pediatric Patients

    Continuing education seminar for nurses, social workers, and child life specialists at Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital

  • 5th Annual Southern California Women’s Cancer Conference (2021)

    Mind, Body, and Cancer: What to Expect, How to Cope, and Where to Find Help

    Presented in English and Spanish (Mente, cuerpo y cáncer: qué esperar, cómo hacer frente y dónde encontrar ayuda)

  • The Pink Ribbon Place, Webisode #3 (2021)

    Mindfulness and More: Pain Management During Cancer Treatment

    Psychoeducational seminar presented as a webisode for cancer patients receiving services through The Pink Ribbon Place, a nonprofit cancer resource center associated with the Riverside Community Health Foundation

    Presented in English and Spanish (La atención plena y más: Manejo del dolor durante el tratamiento del cáncer)

  • Loma Linda University Children's Hospital (2021)

    Emotional intelligence and Self-Care

    Continuing education seminar for nurses, social workers, and child life specialists at Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital

  • CBEM (2021)

    California State Law, Ethical Principles, and Informed Consent in Non-conserved Adults with Developmental Delays: Practical Applications

    Training seminar presented to crisis intervention specialists at CBEM, a crisis intervention agency that provides services to regional center consumers

  • National Council of Schools and Programs of Professional Psychology (2023)

    Religious Worldview Conflicts from Classroom to Clinic: Native American, Muslim, and Christian Perspectives

    Continuing education seminar for licensed clinical psychologists presented at the 2023 mid-winter conference, in conjunction with colleagues from several faith-based institutions of higher learning

  • California Baptist University College of Behavioral and Social Sciences (2023)

    Spiritual Beliefs and Values as a Moderator in the Relationship Between Mental Well-being and Depressive Symptoms Among Religious Adults

    Poster presentation at the Psy.D. research showcase

  • California Baptist University College of Behavioral and Social Sciences (2023)

    Religious Worldview Conflicts from Classroom to Clinic: Native American, Muslim, and Christian Perspectives

    Poster presentation at the Psy.D. research showcase

  • Spiritual Beliefs and Values as a Moderator in the Relationship Between Mental Well-being and Depressive Symptoms Among Religious Adults (2023)

    Poster presentation at the Western Psychological Association’s annual convention

  • Training in the Business of Psychology in Doctoral Clinical Psychology Programs (2023)

    Poster presentation at the Western Psychological Association’s annual convention

  • Suicide Prevention and Safety Planning in Patients with Neurodevelopmental Disorders: Accepting Neurodiversity and Special Considerations (2024)

    Company-wide training for crisis intervention specialists at CBEM, a crisis intervention agency that provides services to regional center consumers