Speaking Engagements
We are committed to increasing community awareness around Eating Disorders and other mental health conditions. We provide presentations for community organizations, student groups, Awareness Week activities, keynote addresses, and more. To book your presentation, please call Christine at 845-505-1119
Previous Speaking Engagements Include:
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"Eating Disorders 101 For Mental Health Professionals." Co-Sponsored by Rockland BOCES, The Westchester Independent Living Center, Rockland Jewish Family Service, and the Rockland County Department of Health. December 2018. West Nyack, NY.
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The Renfrew Center Conference For Professionals: "Treating The Mother: Eating Disorders in Pregnancy and Postpartum". Co-Presented by Jennifer McGurk of Eat With Knowledge. November 2018. Philadelphia, PA
Mental Health Awareness Day. "Improving Your Body Image". November 2018. Rockland Community College.
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The Power of SADD Conference: "Eating Disorders and Body Image" November 2018. St. Thomas Aquinas College.
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Eating Disorders Education Series For Professionals: “Blending Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing In the Treatment of Eating Disorders”. May 2014. Rockland Jewish Family Service, West Nyack, NY
New York State Society For Clinical Social Work: “Treating Eating Disorders in Outpatient Therapy”. September 2014. St. Thomas Aquinas College, Sparkill, NY
Rockland Council On Alcoholism and Other Drug Dependency, Inc. CASAC Training Program: “Eating Disorders and Substance Abuse”, “Family Therapy”, "Self Care and Burnout Prevention". 2017 & 2018 Nanuet, NY
“Healthy Attitudes” Radio Show, WRCR Special Guest Speaker sponsored by the Rockland County Behavioral Health Response Team. October 2016. Pomona, NY
“Eating Disorders in the School Community” presentation to North Rockland School District school nurses staff development training. April 2015. Thiells, NY
“Someday Melissa” film screening and panel discussion. The Nyack Center, Nyack, NY. November 2015
“Eating Disorders: What Parents Need To Know” presentation and multidisciplinary panel discussion at The Reformed Temple of Rockland (formerly Temple Beth Torah) in New City, NY. May 2015
“Someday Melissa” film screening and lecture to Dominican College Social Work, Psychology, and Teacher Education departments. April 2015
“Food For Thought: Treating Eating Disorders” community presentation and discussion sponsored by The Mental Health Coalition of Rockland County and NAMI-Rockland/National Alliance on Mental Illness. October 2017.