Professional Talks/Presentations

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Drs. Gisbert, Morales Knight, and Richardson strongly believe in making psychology accessible to as many people as possible and sharing their knowledge with people in their community. They have given presentations on a variety of topics related to psychology to parents, children/adolescents, medical professionals, school staff, and other mental health providers. If you are interested in inviting them to give a presentation at your organization or event, please call 714-696-1385 or email CABHC@CA-BHC.com. Below is a list of presentations they have given around the country.

 

To Parents

• “What can I do to set my child up for success?”, presentation to parents involved in the GATE program at Irvine Unified School District, 2017

•  “Parenting on purpose: Instilling values, teaching resilience,” presentation to parents and students at Santiago Hills Elementary School, Irvine Unified School District, 2017

• “Parenting from the inside out: Instilling values, without drama,” presentation to parents at Turtle Rock Elementary School, Irvine Unified School District, 2016; at Canyon View Elementary School, Irvine Unified School District, 2016

•  “What Parents Need to Know about Bullying Prevention,” Del Cerro Elementary School, 2016

• “Early Childhood Cognitive, Physical, and Socio-emotional Development,” Early Headstart Program, 2016

• “Parent Workshop on Discipline for Children,” Head Start Program, 2016

• "Parent Workshop on Socialization Tools for Children,” Head Start Program, 2016

• “Parent Workshop on Child Development Strategies,” Head Start Program, 2016

• “Parent Workshop on Appropriate Child Development,” Head Start Program, 2016

•  “Bullying Prevention for Parents,” Del Cerro Elementary, 2016

•  “Managing Your Child’s Problem Behaviors,” University of Miami Mailman Center for Child Development Parent Group, 2014

• “Parenting Styles and Your Child’s Temperament: Finding the Match,” University of Miami Mailman Center for Child Development Parent Group, 2014

•  “Baby 101: What to Expect During 18‐24 Months,” Early Steps’ Provider Training, Mailman Center for Child Development, 2014

• “Baby 101: What to Expect During 12‐18 Months,” Early Steps’ Provider Training, Mailman Center for Child Development, 2014; University of Miami Mailman Center for Child Development Parent Group, 2014

• “Baby 101: What to Expect During 6‐12 Months,” Early Steps’ Provider Training, University of Miami Mailman Center for Child Development, 2014

•  “Baby 101: What to Expect During 0‐6 Months,” Early Steps’ Provider Training, Mailman Center for Child Development, 2014; 2013

•  “Managing Children’s Behavior in the Classroom,” Debbie School, 2013

• “Holiday Survival Guide for You and Your Family,” University of Miami Mailman Center for Child Development Parent Group, 2013

• “Potty Training 101,” University of Miami Mailman Center for Child Development Parent Group, 2013

• “Building Babies’ Brains Through Play,” University of Miami Mailman Center for Child Development Parent Group, 2013; 2009

•  “Infant Sleep: Helpful Tips for Getting a Good Night’s Rest,” University of Miami Mailman Center for Child Development Parent Group, 2013

• “Promoting Your Child’s Social and Emotional Development,” University of Miami Mailman Center for Child Development Parent Group, 2013

• “Effective Parenting Strategies for Young Children’s Behaviors,” University of Miami Mailman Center for Child Development Parent Group, 2012

• “Accessing Psychological Services and Reasons for Seeking Help,” Grupo de Apoyo para Latinos con Autismo, 2010.

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To Pediatricians/Medical Providers

• “Anxiety Screening and Helpful Resources for Patients,” St. Joseph’s Hospital Mental Health Conference, 2017

• “Psychosocial Issues in Pediatric Oncology,” CHLA Lecture Series to Oncology medical students, 2015

• “De-escalation techniques for working with patients and their families,” CHLA staff members, 2015

• “The Psychological Impact of Extended Hospital Admissions on Adolescents,” CHLA Adolescent Medicine Grand Rounds, 2014

• “Psychosocial Influences on Pre- and Post-operative Functioning in Children and Adolescents,” CHLA Pediatric Psychology Interns, 2014

• “Use of MCHAT in the Pediatrician’s Office,” University of Miami Medical Pediatric Resident’s Conference, 2013

• “Use of PCIT for Children with Behavior Problems,” University of Miami Medical Pediatric Resident’s Conference, 2013

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Trainings for School Staff/Teachers

• “Working with Students with Mental Disorders and Developmental Disabilities,” presentation to the faculty at Canyon View Elementary School, Irvine Unified School District, 2016

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Trainings for Professionals

•  “Child Development: Birth Through Childhood,” Clinical Chaplain Interns, July & November 2014

• “Parental Problems and Child Abuse,” CME presentation to medical staff at Fountain Valley Regional Hospital, 2016

• “The Boys Town Model and Mental Disorders,” presentation to the Family Homes team at Boys Town California, 2016

•  “Utilization of PCIT for Children with Autism,” Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders, 2016

• “Token Economy Program for Children,” University of Miami Psychology Interns’ Weekly Conference, 2012

• “Utilizing the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) Networks to Improve Universal Design for Individuals with Disabilities,” University of Miami Mailman Center for Child Development, 2009

• “The Advantages of Sibshops for Families with a Child on the Autism Spectrum,” Children’s Hospital of Oakland, 2007

• “Depression and Suicidality in Children with Social Communication Deficits/Pervasive Developmental Disorders,” Department of Psychology, Stanford University, 2008

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To Teens/Children

•  “Anti‐Bullying Talk for Children,” Del Cerro Elementary, 2016