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A psycho-educational assessment aims to provide information to parents and educators about a student's cognitive, academic, social-emotional, behavioural, and/or adaptive functioning strengths and weaknesses. Psycho-Educational Assessment Resources Understanding a Psycho-Educational Assessment Beacon Psychology Handout for parents on how to prepare their child for the assessment Understanding a psycho-educational assessment report: Information on the specific areas assessed through an evaluation Free Webinars & Podcasts Dr. Liz Angoff helps parents and children understand learning disabilities, ADHD and much more Solving the puzzle : Creating a p l an for success through psychological and educational assessment What is Dyslexia, and what can we do about it? Explaining Dyslexia Making Sense of Sensory Issues: How to manage heightened senses at home and in the classroom Transitioning from high school to college Helpful Websites Understood : Offers resources and advice for parents of children with learning and attention issues. Explaining Brains : Explaining a diagnosis to families and kids in accessbile ways. Associations Learning Disabilities Association of BC : This association provides information and resources to ensure the full participation of children, youth, and adults with learning disabilities (LD) in today's society. National Association of School Psychologists : This nationally recognized organization provides resources to families and educators on diverse topics related to psycho-educational assessment. Gifted Children's Association of BC : This association aims to extend support in navigating the unique developmental journey of gifted learners through advocacy, education and collaboration. Ministry of Education BC Ministry of Education of BC Checklist for school designations: This resource provides specific information about the criteria for schools to designate students as needing additional support.

Kelly is a clinical counsellor with over 13 years of experience working in the social services field with children, youth and young adults within outreach, community, school, and clinical settings. Kelly Archer, RCC ( pronouns: she/her/hers) Kelly is a clinical counsellor with over 15 years of experience working in the social services field with children, youth, adults, and families in outreach, community, school, and clinical settings. She is an energetic and engaged therapist with a strong passion for supporting people in improving their mental health and overall well-being. Kelly provides individual counselling for young people with concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, disordered eating, and identity exploration. In addition to individual counselling, she also specializes in providing counselling to transition age youth & young adults (e.g. ages 17-30) and working with parents. She provides parent consultations for families with children of all ages, helping caregivers navigate behavioural, emotional, and relational challenges. She also has a particular interest in supporting mothers through the transitions of parenthood, including perinatal mental health. Kelly recognizes that starting counselling can feel intimidating, especially for those who may have had a negative experience in the past. Kelly prioritizes building a strong & trusting therapeutic relationship and creates a welcoming space where clients feel supported, empowered, and understood. CERTIFICATION Kelly completed her Bachelor of Arts at UBC Okanagan and holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology degree from Yorkville University. She is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC#11907) and Approved Clinical Supervisor with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC). Kelly has received training in providing Standard, Trauma, and Eating Disorder-focused Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), Motivation Enhancement Therapy (MI), Dialectic Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE Program). Kelly also has advanced training and experience in supporting clients with Perinatal Mental Health. Additionally, she is a registered counsellor with the Crime Victims Assistance Program (CVAP). INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES Kelly is a wife and mother of two energetic girls. When she is not working or spending time with her family, you can likely find her walking with her Dog “Elsa” on the local trails, skiing, eating sushi, spending time with friends over a delicious meal, or curled up with a book or a juicy tv show. LANGUAGES Kelly provides therapy in English. She also has training and experience working with interpreters/translators and the hearing impaired. SERVICES Please note Kelly currently operates her sessions virtually and is available for bookings on Tuesdays and Wednesdays (9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.). In-person sessions are not available at this time. CONTACT kelly@beaconpsychology.ca

Alexandra is a Psychology Major graduate from Simon Fraser University. She is a clinical assistant at Beacon Psychology Clinic. Alexandra Vergara ( pronouns: she/her/hers) Alexandra Vergara is a Psychology Major graduate from Simon Fraser University. She has experience working with and supporting youth. She was involved with the Vancouver School Board in a partnership program with the Vancouver Police Department as an immigrant Youth Programmer. She has also provided support and services for adults and seniors in her professional career through organizations such as Vancouver Coastal Health and Richmond Kinsmen Adult Day Center. INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES Alexandra loves to listen to talk radio shows and podcasts, sing, draw, write, find interesting reads at the public library or her favourite bookstore, go to concerts and festivals, be in nature, play with her dogs, and volunteering. LANGUAGES Alexandra speaks English and Spanish.

Harkiran holds a Masters of Education in School and Applied Child Psychology from the University of Calgary. She has extensive experience providing assessments and therapeutic intervention to children and adolescents of diverse abilities. Harkiran Thandi ( pronouns: she/her/hers) Harkiran holds a Masters of Education in School and Applied Child Psychology from the University of Calgary. She has extensive experience providing therapeutic intervention to children and adolescents of diverse abilities in school, community, and home environments as a behaviour interventionist, applied behavioural analysis support worker, and program manager. Harkiran currently works as a Licensed School Psychologist in a public School District. As an assessment clinician within our clinic, she provides psycho-educational services to families who seek to gain insights into their child’s unique profile of strengths and needs. Harkiran’s approach to assessment, consultation, and intervention is holistic, data-driven, and rooted in understanding a child’s functioning within the context of their development. INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES In her free time, Harkiran enjoys making memories with loved ones, being one with nature, and going on excursions with her dog. LANGUAGES Harkira n speaks English, Punjabi, and French. SERVICES Harkiran conducts assessments on the weekend.

Self-compassion resources including helpful websites and book recommendations. Self-Compassion Resources Website Developed by the pioneer in self-compassion, this website provides a wide range of resources, including online courses in self-compassion, for ages 6 to adulthood. Books Workbook for adults Self-compassion book for kids

Helpful resources for children, youth, young adults, parents and educators on OCD. OCD and Related Disorders Resources Psycho-education about OCD Anxiety Canada provides evidence-based information and resources about OCD. The International OCD Foundation has outstanding resources about OCD, including fact sheets, videos, training and much more. The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry also has excellent resources. The Peace of Mind organization offers free webinars about OCD for families, mental health professionals, and educators. Resources: Children & Youth Schools Websites Online treatment Books Online resources for children and youth with OCD This animation provides psycho-education about OCD to children and youth. Another animation on OCD Unstuck is a short movie about OCD from children’s perspectives. This link contains websites & books on OCD for children and youth. My ANXIETY plan is an online resource where children and youth can develop a plan to fight their OCD. OCD cartoons #OCD: Starving The Monster | Tauscha Johanson | TEDxIdahoFalls - YouTube GoHackify! Kick Childhood OCD to the Curb (Animated Treatment Program) - YouTube What is OCD? Explaining Child OCD to Kids - YouTube The OCD Mind and Uncertainty | ACT - YouTube Katie d'Ath, OCD treatment specialist: Introduction - YouTube video Online resources for young adults and families This is a CBC radio show that discusses the experiences of people with OCD, including the host's own struggle with OCD. NHL's former hockey player Corey Hirsch's breathtaking report on his experience with OCD and depression. This video provides a look into former NHL player Corey Hirsch's fear of what his colleagues and coaches would think about his struggles with mental illness. Information about Moral Scrupulosity OCD OCD in schools This handout, developed by Dr. Juliana, describes how OCD is related to schooling and provides suggestions on how to address concerns related to OCD symptoms in school settings. This website provides suggestions for educators to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) goals and accommodations for students with different anxiety and/or OCD symptoms. In this podcast , Dr. Juliana talks about school accommodations for students with anxiety and OCD Other websites for resources and learning Dr. Aureen Wagner's anxiety & OCD quick guide videos Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) - Mental Health Literacy (mentalhealthliteracy.org) Online OCD Treatment & Therapy | OCD Counseling Help & Support by Licensed OCD Therapists (treatmyocd.com) OCD Online Treatment Online OCD Camp (check for dates on the IOCDF website): a virtual event for kids (6-17 years) and teens with OCD and their families sponsored by IOCDF! Beacon Selected OCD Books Books for Children & Teens OCDaniel by King Everything Is an Emergency: An OCD Story in Words & Pictures by Katzenstein Being Me with OCD: How I Learned to Obsess Less and Live My Life by Dotson Workbooks for Children & Teens Stuff That's Loud: A Teen's Guide To Unspiraling When OCD Gets Noisy by Sedley & Coyne Daring to Challenge OCD: Overcome Your Fear of Treatment and Take Control of Your Life Using Exposure and Response Prevention by Davidson & Bell, The OCD Workbook: Your Guide to Breaking Free from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder by Hyman & Pedrick The ACT workbook for OCD by Mazz & Coyne Talking Back to OCD: The Program That Helps Kids and Teens Say "No Way" -- and Parents Say "Way to Go" by March & Benton The ACT Workbook for Teens with OCD: Unhook Yourself and Live Life to the Full by Zurita Ona, Ralph, & Gardner The Mindfulness Workbook for OCD; A guide for overcoming obsessions and compulsions using mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy by Hershfield & Corboy Parenting Books What to do when your Child has Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Strategies and Solutions: by Wagner Breaking Free of Child Anxiety and OCD: A Scientifically Proven Program for Parents by Lebowitz PANDAS/PANS Understanding PANDAS/PANS for families Guidelines for Medical Doctors to assess PANDAS/PANS PANDAS/PANS school resources

ADHD resources, including websites, videos, and other tools to help you understand and manage ADHD. ADHD and Executive Functioning Resources Free Behavioural Interventions Confident Parents: Thriving Kids – Behaviour : A free coach-based program offered by the Canadian Mental Health Association in BC to help parents with behavioural management strategies for children aged 3-12. Rolling with ADHD: Free 8-week online learning program from BC Children's Hospital with interactive short videos, questions, and practical strategies. Further Resources Websites & Articles Videos & Podcasts Books Teacher Resources

We provide comprehensive evaluations by assessing the following areas depending on your or your child's needs: Cognitive, Academic, Social, emotional, and behavioural, Adaptive functioning, Executive function, ADHD symptoms (children and youth only), and Anxiety/OCD. What does each type of assessment involve? COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT • Verbal comprehension : Ability to communicate vocabulary knowledge and reason with words • Fluid reasoning : Ability to use problem-solving skills to identify and complete patterns and determine relationships among visual and numerical information • Visual-spatial processing : Ability to think with shapes and patterns • Visual-motor integration : Ability to coordinate visual information with finger-hand movement • Short-term memory: Ability to remember and use information seen or heard within a short time frame • Long-term memory : Ability to store, consolidate, and retrieve information over periods measured in minutes, hours, days, and years • Processing speed : Speed and accuracy of visual identification and decision-making. ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT • Oral language : Listening comprehension and oral expression • Reading : Early reading, basic reading, oral reading fluency, and reading comprehension • Writing : Alphabet fluency, spelling, sentence composition, and essay composition • Math : Math calculation, math reasoning, and math fluency SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL FUNCTIONING (screening measure) • Internalizing behaviours: Anxiety, somatization, feelings of sadness • Externalizing behaviours: Hyperactivity, aggression, and conduct problem • Atypical behaviours: Having unusual thoughts and perceptions • Attention & study skills : Inattention and study and learning challenges • Adaptive behaviou r: Adapting to changing situations and recovering from difficult situations • Other : Social skills, leadership skills, activities of daily living, functional communication, social withdrawal Please note : If a diagnostic assessment is required, a semi-structured clinical interview will be administered to the parents and child (if appropriate) EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING • Initiation • Flexibility • Inhibitory control • Emotion regulation • Attention • Self-monitoring • Planning • Organization • Working memory ATTENTION & HYPERACTIVITY/IMPULSIVITY • Inattention • Hyperactivity • Learning problems • Executive functioning • Defiance/aggression • Peer relations ADAPTIVE FUNCTIONING • Communication : How well the student listens and understands, expresses themself through speech and reads and writes • Daily living skills : Practical, everyday tasks of living • Socialization : Functioning in social situations UNDERSTANDI NG A PSYCHO-EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT GOA LS : To provide information to parents & educators about a student's strengths and weaknesses in: • Cognitive • Academic • Social, emotional & behavioural functioning • Executive functioning and attention • Adaptive functioning RESULTS CAN BE HELPFUL IN THE FOLLOWING : (1) Determining whether the student meets the criteria for a specific school designation or DSM-5-TR diagnosis (e.g., specific learning disorder, intellectual disability, gifted) and qualifies for special education services. (2) Identifying other reasons that may cause poor performance in school, such as difficulty with attention or memory, or social and emotional concerns (3) Developing strategies based on the student's individual needs to be implemented at school and home. POSSIBLE OUTCOMES : DSM-5-TR diagnoses , such as (but are not limited to): • Specific Learning Disorder • Intellectual Disability • ADHD • Anxiety Disorders • OCD BC Ministry of Education designations , such as (but not limited to): • Category Q (learning disability) • Category P (gifted) • Category R/H (Students Requiring Moderate/Intensive Behaviour Intervention or Students with Moderate/Serious Mental Illness)

Marissa is a Ph.D. student in the School and Applied Child Psychology program (SACP) at UBC. She has extensive experience conducting complex psychological assessments and interventions. She currently is doing an advanced practicum at Beacon Psychology. Marissa Hall ( pronouns: she/her/hers) Marissa is in her fourth year as a Ph.D. candidate in the School and Applied Child Psychology program at UBC. She has gained a wealth of experience providing psychological assessments and support for children, youth, and their families. Marissa helps with social-emotional and behavioural challenges, as well as neurodevelopmental differences. She is a PEERS® Certified Provider and offers evidence-based social skills training for teens and their families. Marissa has worked in a variety of settings, including schools, private practice, and community spaces, and regularly collaborates with parents, teachers, and other mental health professionals to support children’s well-being. Marissa is passionate about helping her clients make real and meaningful changes in their lives. She believes that a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment is essential for children and families to feel comfortable, recognize their strengths, and work toward their goals. Marissa’s doctoral research explores how challenges with self-regulation can affect young children's social-emotional development and success at school. ACTIVITIES & INTERESTS Marissa enjoys being active. Since moving here from Ontario, most of her free time has been spent in the backcountry hiking, skiing, and camping. She’ll occasionally enjoy a sunset run around the seawall. LANGUAGES Marissa speaks English fluently. SERVICES Marissa offers online sessions and can also meet with clients in person in community spaces in Vancouver neighbourhoods such as Kitsilano, Main Street, and nearby areas. CONTACT marissa@beaconpsychology.ca

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Our team is actively present in the research community. Here are some of our publications. Publications Batista de Carvalho, L., Negreiros, J. , & Batistuzzo, M. (2025). Transtorno Obsessivo Compulsivo: critérios diagnósticos, alterações cognitivas e comportamentais, avaliação neuropsicológica, caso clínico e parâmetros de intervenção . Book published by Grupo Gen. p. 209-221. Negreiros, J. , & Martinez, K. (2022). Getting comfortable with uncertainty for teens: 10 tips to overcome anxiety, fear, and worry . Book published by New Harbinger. Negreiros, J ., Best, J. R., Vallani, T., Belschner, Szymanski, J., & Stewart, S. E. (2022). Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in the school: Parental experiences regarding impacts and disclosure , Journal of Child and Family Studies. Vallani, T.,Best, J. R., Selles, R.R., Negreiros, J., ...& Stewart, S. E. (2022). School and parent perspectives on symptomatology in pediatric obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) , Journal of Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders. Jaspers-Fayer, F ... Negreiros, J .(2022). An fMRI study of cognitive planning before and after provoked distress in pediatric obsessive-compulsive disorder , Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Selles, R.R., Naqqash, Z., Best, J.R., Franco-Yamin, D., Qiu, S.T., Ferreira, J.S., Deng, X., Hannesdottir, D.K., Oberth, C., Belschner, L., Negreiros, J ., Farrell, L.J., & Stewart, S.E. (2021). Effects of treatment setting on outcomes of flexibly-dosed intensive cognitive behavioral therapy for pediatric OCD: A randomized controlled pilot trial . Frontiers in Psychiatry: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Batistuzzo, M., Negreiros, J. , & Fontenelle, L. (2022). Neuropsicologia do Transtorno Obsessivo-Compulsivo. Neuropsicologia dos Transtornos Psiquiatricos , Capitulo 7, Ampla Editora Comercio e Treinamento. Negreiros, J., Best, J. R., Franco Yamin, D., Belschner, Lin, S., F, & Stewart, S. E. (2020). Test-based versus parent ratings of executive function in pediatric Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder . Journal of Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders . Negreiros, J., Belschner, L., Joffres, Y., Lin, S., Franco Yamin, D., Selles, R. R., Jaspers-Fayer, F., Miller, L. D., Honer, W. G., Woodward, T. S., & Stewart, S. E. (2019). Neurocognitive risk markers in pediatric Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder . Journal of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology. Negreiros, J. , Selles, R. R., Lin, S., Belschner, L., & Stewart, S. E. (2019).Cognitive behavioral therapy booster treatment in pediatric obsessive-compulsive disorder: A utilization assessment pilot study, Annals of Clinical Psychiatry, 31, 179-191 . Negreiros, J. , Belschner, L., Selles, R. R., Lin, S., & Stewart, S. E.(2018). Academic skills in pediatric obsessive-compulsive disorder: A preliminary study , Annals of Clinical Psychiatry,30, 185-195 . Selles, R. R., Belschner, L., Negreiros, J. , Schubert, D., Lin, S., … Stewart, S. E.(2018). Family-based cognitive behavioral therapy for pediatric obsessive-compulsive disorder: Global outcomes and predictors of improvement , Psychiatry Research, 260 ,116-122. Jaspers-Fayer, F., Negreiros, J. , Lin Yao, S., Belschner, L., & Stewart, S. E.(2017). A functional MRI case study of planning in monozygotic twins discordant for obsessive-compulsive disorder. Journal of Clinical Psychiatry,78 . Stewart, S. E., Negreiros, J ., Belschner, L., & Lin, S. (2016). Neurocognition in pediatric obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD): Clinical impacts and future considerations. American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 55 (10), S291. Negreiros, J. , & Miller, L. D.(2014). The role of parenting in childhood anxiety: Etiological factors and treatment implications. Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice, 21(1), 3-17. Negreiros, J ., & Miller, L. D.(2014). Integrating school-based family counselling into school psychology practice. British Journal of Education, Society & Behavioural Science, 4(7) ,883-896 . Ford, L., Kozey, M., & Negreiros, J. (2012). Cognitive assessment in early childhood: Theoretical and practice perspectives. D. P. Flanagan & P. L. Harrison (Eds.), Contemporary intellectual assessment: Theories, tests, and issues , Third edition (pp.585-622). New York: Guildford Press. Negreiros, J. (2011). Children’s perspectives of safety in their neighbourhood. The Community Psychologist newsletter, 44 ,41-43. Ford, L., Swart, S., Negreiros, J. , Lacroix, S., & McGrew, K. F.(2010). Use of the Woodcock-Johnson III NU Tests of Cognitive Abilities and Tests of Achievement with Canadian populations (Woodcock-Johnson III Assessment Service Bulletin No. 12). Rolling Meadows, IL: Riverside Publishing. Negreiros, J., & Ford, L.(2009). Teacher training with the Early Development Instrument. In J. Schroader (Ed.), Creating communities for young children. A toolkit for change ( pp.25-32). Vancouver, BC: Human Early Learning Partnership.

Recent activities including workshops, webinars, training, and more, delivered by the Beacon Psychology clinicians. Workshops & Training In addition to providing therapy, consultation, and psycho-educational evaluations, Dr. Juliana and her team are actively involved in delivering training and workshops: Workshop, "When Worry Becomes More: Understanding Anxiety in Today’s Youth ," presented in Whistler (March 2026) Guest Lecture Speaker, "Highlights from Inference-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy ", presented to OCD team at the Programa Transtorno do Espectro Obsessivo Compulsivo (PROTOC) in São Paulo, Brazil (November 2025) Workshop, "Helping My Child Cope with Everyday Anxiety ," presented to parents at Sea to Sky School District, Squamish, Whistler & Pemberton (October 2025) Workshop for Educational and Mental Health Professionals: "OCD in Schools " presented at the BC Association of School Psychologists (BCASP), Vancouver (November 2024). OCD Public Lecture and Discussion: "OCD in Youth" at the BC Children's Hospital Chan Center (February 2024). Workshop, "Anxiety: From psycho-educational assessment to intervention ," presented to school psychologists at the BC Association of School Psychologists (BCASP), Vancouver (November 2023) Workshop, "Family accommodation and helping my child transition to the summer break ," presented to parents at Pleasantside Elementary, Port Moody (June 2023) Workshop, "OCD in Schools ," presented to educators at the Vancouver School Board (April 2023) Keynote Speaker, "Anxiety in Schools ," presented to educators from the Gulf Islands school district (February 2023) Workshop, "Practical and evidence-based strategies to help my child cope with anxiety ," presented to parents and educators Pleasantside Elementary, Port Moody (November 2022) Development and Training of MAPE program, "MAP for Educators [MAPE] Anxiety Canada ," presented to Saskatchewan educators via Zoom (March 2022) Workshop, "Beyond traditional CBT strategies to help anxious students thrive ," presented to the Gulf Islands Schools educators via Zoom (February 2022) Guest Lecture Speaker, "Anxiety 101 ", presented to graduate students taking the UBC EPSE 507 Psychopathology course, via Zoom (February 2022) Keynote Speaker, "Helping educators best support anxious students ," presented at the Education Assitant Professional Development Day, Southeast Kootenay, SD#5, via Zoom (January 2022) Guest Speaker, "Understanding a psycho-educational assessment report ," presented at the CAP research seminar to medicine residents at the BC Children's Hospital via Zoom (January 2022) Video presentation, "What to do when I am anxious? " video for students across BC recorded for the Provincial Outreach Program for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (POPFASD) website (November 2021) Consultation, "Anxiety strategies with Dr. Juliana ," provided to the Vancouver School Board via Zoom (March, April & May 2021) Webinar, "Helping my child cope with everyday anxiety ," presented to schools at the Coquitlam School District via Zoom (May 2021) Workshop, "Understanding anxiety in schools - Part 1 " presented to Catholic Independent Schools Vancouver Archdiocese (CISVA) via Zoom (March & April 2021) Workshop, "When anxiety goes to school " presented to the Gulf Islands Schools via Zoom (March 2021) Workshop, "When anxiety goes to school " presented at the Vancouver School Board via Zoom (February 2021) Workshop, "How to best support anxious children, " presented at YMCA Child Care Resource & Referral via Zoom (January 2021) Keynote Speaker, "Delving deeper into anxiety and FASD ," presented to the POPFASD District Partner Meeting via Zoom (November 2020) Training, "Knowledge, prevention, and intervention for anxious students: EASE Fall training ," presented to the new EASE trainers, Zoom, BC (September 2020). Review of resources for publication in Open School BC, "EASE - Everyday Anxiety Strategies for Educators " (February & March 2020). Training, "Working with students with FASD and anxiety ," presented to the POPFASD District Partner Meeting, Richmond, BC (November 2019) Training, "Knowledge, prevention, and intervention for anxious students: EASE Fall training ," presented to the new EASE trainers, Vancouver, BC (September 2019) Workshop, "Anxiety in schools: Knowledge and strategies ," presented at Credo Christian High School, Langley, BC (August 2019) Symposium, "Overcoming barriers to effective exposures ," presented at the International OCD Foundation Conference in Austin, TX (July 2019) Workshop, "Life outside OCD, maximizing your enjoyable moments ," presented to youth with OCD at the International OCD Foundation Conference in Austin, TX (July 2019) Training, "Pediatric Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder cognitive-behaviour therapy workshop " presented to the Ministry of Child and Family Development staff in Victoria, BC (May 2019) Poster, "Neurocognitive trait and state markers in pediatric Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, " presented at the Anxiety and Depression Association of America conference in Chicago, IL (March 2019) Workshop, "Anxiety in the early years ," presented at the Early Childhood Development Round Table, Burnaby, BC (January 2019) Workshop, "Supporting preschoolers with anxiety, " presented at the YMCA Childcare Resource and Referral, Coquitlam, BC (November 2018) Workshop, "Hands-on strategies to support anxious students ," presented at Burnaby South Secondary, Burnaby, BC (November 2018) Half-day workshop, "How to best support anxious students, " presented at the Maple Ridge School District (November 2018) Panellist at the "OCD Awareness Week " event at the BC Children's Hospital, Vancouver, BC (October 2018) Poster, "Neurocognitive heritable trait and state markers in pediatric Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder ," presented at the Brain Behaviour Development Research Day at the BC Children's Hospital Research Institute, Vancouver, BC (October 2018) Development of EASE and 2-day training, "EASE Fall training MCFD-AnxietyCanada, " Vancouver, BC (September 2018) 2-day workshop, "Awareness and strategies for anxiety in schools ," presented at Frank Spragins High School in Fort McMurray, AB (August 2018) Poster, "Group booster sessions following Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for pediatric Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Development, utilization, and satisfaction ," presented at the International OCD Foundation conference (July 2018) Poster, "Academic skills in pediatric obsessive-compulsive disorder: A preliminary study ," presented at the University of British Columbia Psychiatry Research Day, Vancouver, BC (June 2018) 1-day workshop, "Anxiety: Getting students in the school, " presented at the Surrey School District, Surrey, BC (April 2018) Workshop, "Anxiety management in the classroom ," presented at the Burnaby School District, Burnaby, BC (February 2018)