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Upcoming Lectures

Dr. Melanie McCabe

Ask the Psychologist with Dr. Mira Brancu: What to Say When You Don't Have All the Answers: Communicating During Times of Uncertainty


July 24 at Noon via Zoom


When things feel uncertain at work, in your organization, or in the world people look to those around them for cues about how to cope. This workshop explores the psychology behind effective communication during uncertainty: why what we say (and don't say) matters so much, what common communication mistakes actually increase anxiety, and how to show up in ways that build trust even without having all the answers. You'll leave with a concrete framework you can use immediately, whether you're leading a team, navigating a difficult conversation, leading or parenting, or simply trying to stay steady during an unsteady time.


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Previous Recordings

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Ask the Psychologist with Dr. Melanie McCabe: Supporting Children with Big Emotions and Behaviors: Coping and Prevention Strategies


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Ask the Psychologist with Dr. Sandra Wartski: Resilience in Action: Thriving Through Adversity


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Click here to view Dr. Wartski's article summarizing the primary points addressed in the talk.

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Ask the Psychologist with Dr. Carrie Anne Dittner: Growing Up Digital: How Screen Time Shapes Child Development (and What to Do About It)


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Ask the Psychologist with Dr. Elizabeth Jackson: Write Your Heart Out

 

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Ask the Psychologist with Dr. Kristin Daley: Simple Yet Effective Corrections to Common Sleep Struggles 


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Ask the Psychologist with Dr. Janet Savia: Loneliness

 

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Ask the Psychologist with Dr. Kristi Webb, PsyD, Licensed Psychologist "What Makes Change So Hard? (And How to Change Anyway)"


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Ask the Psychologist with Dr. Katrina Kuzyszyn-Jones "Managing Climate Anxiety"


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Ask the Psychologist with Dr. Annette Perot  "Loving Someone With Hoarding Disorder"


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Ask the Psychologist with Dr. Jennifer Franklin "Regulate the Nervous System and Heal the Gut (Body)"


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Ask the Psychologist Ambassadors

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Thank you to our NCPF 'Ask the Psychologist' Ambassadors. If you click on the name of the practice, you will be directed to their respective websites.


*NCPA Member

Lauren Whittle, PsyD*
Laureen Whittle, PLLC


Sheneen Daniels, PhD*
Shawn Acheson, PhD*

CReATE Educational & Neuropsychological Testing


Brianna Allen, PsyD, HSP-P
Allen Psychotherapy Services


Liz Slonena, PsyD
Mindful Hypnosis Counseling & Consulting PLLC | Dr. Liz Listens


Stephanie Best, PhD*
Dr. Stephanie Best, LLC


Delice Coffey, EdD
Living Well n Sport & Life


Robie Collins, PhD*
Robie Collins, PhD


Monica C. Mann-Wrobel, PhD*
COko Psychological Services, PLLC


Katherine Okoniewski, PhD*
Casey Okoniewski


Eli Jerchower, PsyD*
Sandra Wartski, PhD*
Morgan Grinnell, PhD*
Miriam McCaw Tighe, PhD*
Alanna Conder, PsyD*

Silber Psychological Services, PA


Susan Hill, EdD*
Neal Jones, PsyD*
Dorcas Miller, PhD*
Samantha Isakson Lyerly, PhD*

The Pisgah Institute 


Kristen Wynns, PhD*
Lori Thomas, PhD, JD*

Wynns Family Psychology

Meghan Huang,PhD
Brandy Martinez,PhD
Pallavi Aurora, PhD

Pine Ridge Psychology Group



Past Lectures


2026


  • January 9, 2025 - Dr. Carrie Anne Dittner: Growing Up Digital: How Screen Time Shapes Child Development (and What to Do About It!)



2025 


  • September 22, 2025 - Dr. Emily King: Supporting Neurodivergent Kids at School and Beyond
  • August 22 - Dr. Elizabeth Jackson: Write Your Heart Out
  • May 6 - Dr. Jason Herndon: From Conflict to Connection: How to Navigate Disagreements and Strengthen Your Relationship
  • March 14 - Dr. Kristin Daley: Simple Yet Effective Corrections to Common Sleep Struggles
  • January 24 - Dr. Janet Savia: Loneliness



2024


  • November 7 - Dr. Katrina Kuzyszyn-Jones: The Intersection of Finances and Mental Health
  • July 24 - Dr. Roy Hamilton: It's scary to talk to my medical provider about sex stuff
  • July 11 - Drs. Tonya Armstrong, Cindy Sortisio, & Sandra Wartski (Live at Dix Park): My Top Ten Tips on Mental Health (covered domains of coping, resilience, communication)
  • May 6 - Dr. Kristen Wynns: Laugh with a Psychologist: The Healing Power of Humor
  • March 29 - Dr. Jaimie Lunsford: Bipolar Disorder Demystified
  • January 12 - Dr. Kristi Webb: What Makes Change So Hard (And How to Do it Anyway)



2023


  • June 7 - Dr. Katrina Kuzyszyn-Jones: Managing Climate Change Anxiety
  • April 18 - Dr. Annette Perot: Loving Someone with Hoarding Disorder
  • March 3 - Dr. Jennifer Franklin: Regulate the Nervous System and Heal the Gut (Body)



2022


  • August 30 – Dr. Sandra Wartski: Parental SOS
  • June 28 - Dr. April Harris-Britt: Coping with Microaggressions
  • April 26 - Dr. Jenna Armstrong: Parenting with Connection: Preventative Strategies to Promote Family Harmony
  • January 18 - Dr. Cat Forneris: How to Find a Therapist?



2021


  • November 9 - Dr. Brittany Bate: Holiday Stress
  • July 15 - Dr. Katie McLean: Re-entry Post COVID