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Previous Recordings
Ask the Psychologist with Dr. Emily W. King: Supporting Neurodivergent Kids at School and Beyond
Neurodivergence most often includes diagnoses of autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, giftedness, or twice-exceptionality. Growing up as a neurodivergent learner within the standardized structure of transitional schooling can be difficult. As a child psychologist, and former school psychologist, I will walk you through the challenges these children face and how parents, educators, and therapists can best support these unique kids growing up in a world that wasn’t built for them.
Ask the Psychologist with Dr. Elizabeth Jackson: Write Your Heart Out
Research has demonstrated that expressive writing can improve your health and level of happiness. Although writing about past traumas can be beneficial, writing new narratives for yourself can also help. Then, there's the pleasure of creating writing. This workshop will give you the opportunity to learn about and experience the benefits and joys of writing.
Ask the Psychologist with Dr. Kristin Daley: Simple Yet Effective Corrections to Common Sleep Struggles
We spend about ⅓ of our lives sleeping, and sleep is known to be essential to physical and mental health. For about 40% of people, however, sleep does not always come easily. For the most part, correcting sleep issues involves understanding the brain mechanisms that regulate sleep and learning how to send better signals. Dr. Daley will draw from her 20 year career in sleep medicine to make sleeping better much more accessible.
Ask the Psychologist with Dr. Janet Savia: Loneliness
Loneliness has been declared an epidemic by the US Surgeon General. But what exactly is “loneliness”? This presentation will explore loneliness: definition, trends, as well as personal and community impacts. The presentation will end with practical suggestions for addressing loneliness.
Ask the Psychologist with Dr. Kristi Webb, PsyD, Licensed Psychologist "What Makes Change So Hard? (And How to Change Anyway)"
Even when we want to make a change in our life, it can be very hard. Why is that so? Given that we really want something to be different, what gets in the way of our taking the necessary steps? In this session of “Ask a Psychologist”, Dr. Kristi Webb will discuss the obstacles to making even those changes we most desire. She will then describe strategies to overcome those obstacles and get the changes we want.
Ask the Psychologist with Dr. Katrina Kuzyszyn-Jones "Managing Climate Anxiety"
While COVID did not create climate anxiety, it certainly heightened concern about the environment for many people. This presentation will discuss some of the real mental health issues that have resulted from climate change, and some practical ways to both cope and make an impact on the environment.
Ask the Psychologist with Dr. Annette Perot "Loving Someone With Hoarding Disorder"
Hoarding disorder not only affects those with this complex condition, but their loved ones as well. Many people with hoarding disorder have difficulty recognizing or acknowledging their hoarding issues, or are reluctant to engage in treatment, leaving loved ones feeling frustrated and discouraged. Join me as I share information about hoarding disorder and its impacts on loved ones, tips for self-care, and strategies that can be effective in improving hoarding situations.
Ask the Psychologist with Dr. Jennifer Franklin "Regulate the Nervous System and Heal the Gut (Body)"
The talk offers a solid overview of how to work with, not against, your nervous system to promote healing of the gut and body. For patients with IBS, cyclic vomiting syndrome, chronic dyspepsia, chronic constipation, and other digestive or even non-digestive psychophysiologic disorders/chronic pain, Dr. Franklin offers an overview of how to work psychotherapeuticly to help your gut and body to heal
Ask the Psychologist Ambassadors
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
Past Lectures
2025
- 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
