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November 2008

Judy Koehler, M.A., PLPC "Care for the Caregiver", at the American Association of University Women.

Mary Pat Henehan, LMFT, DMin "Stategic Therapy" and "Narrative Therapy" at Washington University, George Warren Brown School of Social Work.

January 2009

Mary Pat Henehan, LMFT, DMin "Brief Strategic Therapy" a course given at Webster University.

Dan Weinstein, PsyD, LLC "Depression in Adolescents and Children: Differences and Interventions for Teachers and Parents" at Wildwood Middle School.

Mary Pat Henehan, LMFT, DMin "AAMFT Approved Supervisors Course" at the Forest Institute in Springfield, MO.

Past Events by Our Members: 2008

January 2008

Dan Weinstein, Psy.D "The Myths & Realities of AD/HD" for students & parents at Ursuline Academy.

Bill Wing, M.S.W., LCSW and Linda Wing, LCSW  "PAIRS"  120 hours  psycho-educational course, January through May, for individuals or couples who want to have healthy, happy and intimate relationships. 

Andy Pomerantz, Ph.D. publishes a textbook in clinical psychology, "Clinical Psychology: Science, Practice and Culture".

Patricia Bitter, M.S.W., LCSW, "Healthy Boundaries in Caregiving" at the Alzheimer's Association.

February 2008

Arlene Miller, LCSW "Gambling with Family Life", at the St. Louis Women's Survival Show.

Shirley Crenshaw, M.S.W., LCSW, "Treating Attachment Disturbances of Children" a workshop sponsored by Jewish Family and Children's Services.

Gladys Smith, M. Ed., LPC, NCC, MAC, "Parent-Connect: Drugs & Addiction" which is designed for parents of high school and college students who want to learn about the trends in drug abuse and addiction.  This is a national webinar for the company www.campusresources.com

Mark F. Schwartz, D.Sc., "Affect Intensifying Strategies in Trauma Resolution Therapies", located at Webster University at the H. Sam Priest Building Ballroom.

Bill Wing, M.S.W., LCSW and Linda K. Wing, LCSW, " A Skill-Based Approach to Helping Couples 'Fall in Love' Again". presented at the EAPA Chapter meeting.

Russell Hyken, Ed.S., M.A., LPC, NCC, CEP, CPE, "Adolescent Development and Parenting Strategies" at St. Louis Priory School.

March 2008

Dan Weinstein, Psy.D "The Art of the Parent-Child Kibitz: How to Improve Communication Between You and Your Child"  for parents at Rockwood South Middle School. The Myths & Realities of AD/HD"  for the Missouri Baptist Children’s Home Professional Development Institute .

Shirley Crenshaw, M.S.W., LCSW, "Treating Attachment Disturbances of Children" a workshop for a National Conference sponsored by Families for Russian and Ukrainian Adoptions and Saint Louis University.

Mary Pat Henehan, M.A., M.P.H., D. Min., "Refresher Course for AAMFT Supervisors", a workshop located at Maryville University.

Russell Hyken, Ed. S., M.A., LPC, NCC, CEP, CPE, "Oppositional Defiant Disorder or just Teenage Behavior-for the CHADS Coalition and Melville High School.

April 2008

Shirley Crenshaw, M.S.W., LCSW, "Treating Attachment Disturbances of Children" a workshop presented at the following locations; St. Louis, Juvenile Court, The Prevention and Intervention Conference, SIU Edwardsville.

Russell Hyken, Ed.S, M.A., LPC, NCC, CEP, CPE, "Teen Communication Skills" at the Ethical Society of St. Louis.

Perry Dodge, M.S., M.A., LPC, "Overcoming Financial Stress" a KSDK-TV Recession or Depression Segment.

July 2008

Linda Hermann, LPC, NCC, "Single Parenting" located at Webster Gardens Lutheran Church.

Dan Weinstein, Psy.D, "School Interventions for AD/HD" for the Rockwood School District faculty.

August 2008

Perry Dodge, M.S., M.A., LPC, "Staying on Top of Your Game", Businesspersons Between Jobs, St. Marks Presbyterian Church.

Perry Dodge, M.S., M.A., LPC and Diane Dodge, M.S.W., LCSW, "Marriage Matters-Focusing on the Heart of Marriage", marriage retreat for Troy Presbyterian Church and Faith Chapel.

Bill Kuntz, M.S., LCSW, "Love and Respect in Marriage" at the People's Church in Arnold, MO.

Patricia Bitter, M.S.W., LCSW "Tips for Couples Coping with Job Loss" for Catholic Employment Network.

Past Events by Our Members: 2007

January, 2007

Jarod T. Giger, LCSW. "Starting Private Practice: Entrepreneurship and Small Businesses." South Illinois University - Edwardsville, School of Business.

February, 2007

Barbra Danin, LMFT. "Pediatric Anxiety and the Use of Art Therapy in Treatment." Jewish Family & Children's Service, Wings Program.

Jarod Giger, M.S.W., LCSW. "Intervention Approaches with Women:  A Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Approach." Washington University, George Warren Brown School of Social Work.

William H. Kuntz, M.S., LCSW. "Love and Respect in Marriage." St. Timothy Lutheran Church. Weekly course through March 4.

Daniel Weinstein, Psy.D. "Anxiety in Children and Adolescents: What Parents and Teachers Can Do." Parkway School District counselors and social workers

Daniel Weinstein, Psy.D. "Anxiety in Children and Adolescents: What Parents and Teachers Can Do." Rockwood School District counselors and social workers.

Daniel Weinstein, Psy.D. "Anxiety in Children and Adolescents." Gifted Association of Missouri Annual Conference.

March, 2007

Russell Hyken, Ed.S., M.A., LPC, NCC, CPE. "Improving Teen/Parent Communication." Ethical Society of St. Louis, Coming of Age Workshop.

William H. Kuntz, M.S., LCSW. "Community Building Workshop." Oasis Church, Arnold.

C. Alex Pollard, Ph.D. Annual meeting of the Anxiety Disorders Association of America. Program Co-Chair. More information.

J. Douglas Pettinelli, PhD., et al. "Conceptualizing Couple Therapy Case from Four Perspectives." Missouri Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.

Mark F. Schwartz, Ph.D. "Intimacy with Self as a Requisite for Intimacy with Others." Missouri Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.

Daniel Weinstein, Psy.D. "Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)." Missouri Baptist Children's Home, Professional Development Institute.

April, 2007

Daniel Weinstein, Psy.D. "The Myths and Realities of AD/HD." Family Court of St. Louis County.

May, 2007

Randall C. Flanery, Ph.D. "Recognizing Eating Disorders in Youth." Missouri Baptist Children's Home, Professional Development Institute.

Catherine B. Hasler, Ph.D. "Differential Diagnosis of Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder vs. Bipolar Disorder. Missouri Baptist Children's Home, Professional Development Institute.

June, 2007

Mark F. Schwartz, Sc.D. "Treatment of Self Injury Syndromes and Addictions as a Consequence of Disorganized Attachment and Dissociation." Missouri Psychological Association.

October 2007

Linda Wing, LCSW, & Bill Wing, M.S.W., LCSW. "Irresolvable But Not Terminal: How Difficult Issues between Partners Can Lead to Greater Intimacy." Care & Counseling.

Dan Weinstein, Psy.D. "The Art of the Parent-Child Kibitz: How to Improve Communication Between You and Your Child".  Parkway Central Middle School PTO.

Alyson Aviv, Ph.D. "Autism:  An Overview." Illinois-Missouri Home Office Underwriters Association.

November 2007

Russell Hyken, Ed.S., M.A., NCC, CEP, CPE. "Clinical Features and Assessment of Asperger's Syndrome." Understanding Individuals with Asperger's Syndrome or High Functioning Autism. Lorman Education Services, Crowne Plaza.

Alyson Aviv, Ph.D., LC. "Intervention or Behavioral Approaches." Understanding Individuals with Asperger's Syndrome or High Functioning Autism. Lorman Education Services, Crowne Plaza.

Dan Weinstein, Psy.D. "The Myths & Realities of AD/HD". Resource Council at Wydown Middle School. 

Dan Weinstein, Psy.D."Anxiety in Adolescents and Children: What Parents & Teachers Can Do". Crestwood Middle School, Wildwood Middle School and Selvidge Middle School.

Dan Weinstein, Psy.D. "The Art of the Parent-Child Kibitz: How to Improve Communication Between You and Your Child".  The Wilson School Parents' Association.

Catherine B. Hasler, Ph.D. & Dan Weinstein, Psy.D. "Forum on Suicide and Youth: Myths and Facts." Missouri Baptist Children's Home.

December 2007

Dan Weinstein, Psy.D.  "The Myths & Realities of AD/HD" for the PTO at The Computer School & Steger Sixth Grade Center. 

Dan Weinstein, Psy.D. "Stress Management 101: Understanding and Coping with Stress" for students at Clayton High School.

Dan Weinstein, Psy.D. Youth Initiative Symposium Mental Health Panel. Jewish Federation Wings’ Program.

Past Events by our members: January, 2006

Peggy Levinson, LCSW, Anita Mehra, LCSW, Douglas Pettinelli, Ph.D., & Julien Worland, Ph.D. "Communication." In-service workshop for Parkway School District Early Childhood Program.

Bill Kuntz, LCSW, Licensed Psychologist, with Don Wahl, "Fewer Bullies/More Achievers: Reducing Bullying Using Social Emotional Learning." Community Treatment, Inc. (COMTREA), January 19. E-mail for more information or check their website.

Dan Weinstein, Psy.D. "School Difficulties in Children and Adolescents: How Parents Can Help." Temple Emanuel.

Dan Weinstein, Psy.D. "School Interventions for AD/HD and Depression among Children and Adolescents." Parkway South Middle School.

Dan Weinstein, Psy.D. "Anxiety and Depression in Children and Adolescents: What Teachers Can Do." St. Michael School and The College School.

February, 2006

Dan Weinstein, Psy.D. "School Interventions for AD/HD and Anxiety among Children and Adolescents. Christ Prince of Peace School.

March, 2006

Shirley Crenshaw, LCSW. "Treating Children with Attachment Disturbances." Missouri Association of Marriage and Family Therapists. Maryville University.

April, 2006

Patti Bitter, M.S.W., LCSW. "Caring for Aging Parents: Keeping the Relationship Healthy." Celebrating Women Conference at University of Missouri-St. Louis.

John Borders. "Treatment of Violent, Out-of-Control Pre-Teens." St. Louis Association of Marriage and Family therapists.

John Borders. "Parenting after Separation: Healing the Transition." North American Conference of Divorced and Separated Catholics.

May, 2006

Della Kinsolving Benham,  M.S.W., LCSW. "Reflections on Work with Katrina Survivors in a Local Shelter." McKnight Church of Christ.  

John Borders. "Children and Divorce.” KWMU St. Louis on the Air.

John Borders. "Divorced Fathers." KPLR-TV Channel 11 with Christine Buck.

September, 2006

Shirley Crenshaw, LCSW. "Using EMDR and the Family to Treat Children with Attachment Disturbances. St. Louis EMDIRA Regional Meeting.

October, 2006

Dan Weinstein, Ph.D. "School Difficulties in Children and Adolescents: How Parents Can Help." Metropolitan School.

Russell Hyken, Ed.S., M.A., LPC, NCC, CPE. "Ethical Issues in School Counseling." Fontbonne University.

November, 2006

Russell Hyken, Ed.S., M.A., LPC, NCC, CPE. "Motivating Your ADHD Child." Moog Center for Deaf Education.

Kaye Bock, M.S.W., BCD. "Children's Fear of Thunderstorms." November 30, 9 PM. KTVI Channel 2, with meteorologist Chris Higgins.

Past Events by Our Members: 2005

January, 2005

Andrew Pomerantz, Ph.D., & Amy Kielbasa. "Insurance Coverage and Psychiatric Diagnosis." KSMU St. Louis On-The-Air.

Phoebe Cirio, LCSW. "New Year's Resolutions."

Stephen Franklin, LCSW. "New Year's Resolutions." KMOX Total Information AM Sunday.

Gwin Stewart, Ph. D. "New Year's Resolutions." Fox 2 News.

Rosette Signorelli, ACSW. "How to Help Kids and Parents in Stepfamilies." Rockwood School District counselors and social workers.

Bill Wing, LCSW, and Linda Wing, LCSW. "Antidotes for Four Common Mistakes That Can Poison Your Marriage." St. Louis Gateway Chapter of the Association of Couples in Marriage Enrichment. Eliot Chapel, Kirkwood.

February, 2005

Barbara Danin, M.A. "Art Therapy as a Diagnostic and Treatment Modality." Care & Counseling.

March 2005

Douglas Pettinelli, Ph.D. "How to be Sensitive and In Control: Approaching Discipline with Developmental Sensitivity." Kirkwood Parents As Teachers Program and Preschool Program. Kirkwood Early Childhood Center. March 15, 7pm

Julien Worland, PhD. "Behavior Management and the Young Child." National Parents As Teachers ("Born to Learn") Conference. St. Louis, March 24.

Douglas Pettinelli, Ph.D. "Issues in Supervision of Early Childhood Educators." National Parents As Teachers ("Born to Learn") Conference. St. Louis, March 24.

Barbara Danin, M.A. "Art Therapy as a Diagnostic and Treatment Modality." St. Joachim and Ann School. Re-presented at Immaculate Heart of Mary School.

Marybeth Gras, LCSW. "Meeting Social-Emotional Needs in the Early Childhood Classroom. Kingdom House Early Head Start Center. March 2.

April, 2005

Douglas Pettinelli, Ph.D. "The International Adopted Children's Program." Saint Louis University, April 1.

Douglas Pettinelli, Ph. D. "The International Adopted Children's Program at Saint Louis University." Missouri Speech and Language Association Annual Convention. Lake of the Ozarks, April 8.

Judy Zisk Lincoff, M.S.W. "The Roller Coaster Ride of the Teenage Years." Clayton High School, April 13.

Michael Gottfried, Marybeth Gras, Shirley Crenshaw, Randy Flanery, Jarod Giger, Barbara Danin, & Julien Worland. "Brief Interventions for School Social Workers." Social Workers of the St. Louis County Special School District. April 29.

June, 2005

Charles Gouaux, Ph.D. "Fairy Tales, Magic, and the Unconscious." Missouri Psychological Association Annual Meeting. June 5, Springfield, Mo.

Barbra Danin, Ph.D. "The Use of Art Therapy as a Treatment and Diagnostic Tool." St. Louis Behavioral Medicine Institute, June 16.

Dan Weinstein, Psy.D., LLC."The Myths and Realities of ADHD." Rockwood School District, June 20.

July, 2005

Dan Weinstein, Psy.D., LLC. "Interventions for ADHD in the Classroom." Rockwood School District, July 15.

August, 2005

Linda Wing, LCSW, & Bill Wing, M.S.W., LCSW. "Conflict Regulation." St. Louis Catholic Archdiocese marriage enrichment group.

Pomerantz, A. M. "Enhancing independent practice via local professional network:  Psychotherapy Saint Louis."  Poster presented at the annual convention of the American Psychological Association, Washington, DC. 

October, 2005

Patti Bitter, M.S.W., LCSW. "Caregiver Stress and health Coping Strategies." Alzheimer's Assocation.

November, 2005

Patti Bitter, M.S.W., LCSW. "Seasonal Affective Disorder." YMCA Women's Transitional Program, in connection with the Mental Health Association.

Past Events by Our Members: 2004

January, 2004       

Michelle Salois, R.N., LCSW. "Playing an Active Role in Family Life without Overstepping." JCC Tuesday Men's Club.

Della Benham, M.S.W., LCSW. "Coping with Anxiety." St. Louis Junior League.

Douglas Pettinelli, Ph. D. "Shame, Rage, and Aggression in Young Children." Wilson School Topics of Early Childhood Series.

February, 2004      

Rosette Signorelli, M.S.W., ACSW, LCSW. "Self-Care in Stressful Times." Association of Business and Professional Women.

Douglas Pettinelli, Ph.D. "Dealing with Siblings." Ladue Early Childhood Center.

March, 2004          

Joy Allen, M.Div., LCSW. "Avoiding Conflict While Getting Your Point Heard." Women CPA's.

Andy Pomerantz, Ph.D. "The Psychotherapist / Client Relationship."   KSDK-TV Mental Health Segment.

Rosette Signorelli, M.S.W., ACSW, LCSW. "Conflict Resolution." Junior League of St. Louis.

Kyle Dennis, M.S.W., LCSW, "Treatment Needs of Fat Patients." Care and Counseling.

April, 2004              

William H. Kuntz, M.W., LCSW, LPC. "Understanding Your Adolescent's Emotions." Kirkwood Middle School.

Andrew Pomerantz, Ph.D. "How To Pick a Psychotherapist." KWMU St. Louis On The Air.

May, 2004             

Judy Zisk Lincoff, M.B.A., M.S.W., LCSW. "Balancing Work and Family." Junior League.

Gwin Stewart, Ph.D., CASAC. "Leaving Work at Work." Women CPAs.

September, 2004

Patti Bitter, M.S.W., LCSW. "Copying with Stress." Women CPAs.

October, 2004

Steve Franklin, M.S.W., LCSW. Question and answer session. Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, St. Anthony's Hospital.

Mary Pat Henrehan, M.A., M.P.H., D.Min. "Healing Stories." Home Heights Presbyterian Church.

Tom Conran, Ph.D. "Jesus of Nazareth: Healing Rituals and Narratives." St. Louis Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.

Shirley Crenshaw, M.S.W., LCSW. "Attachment." Adoptive parents' group and to personnel at the Parkway School District.

Marybeth Gras, LCSW. "Reducing Stress in the Workplace." Early Head Start Program, South Side Day Nursery.

November, 2004

Mary Pat Henrehan, M.A., M.P.H., D.Min. "Integrating Spiriti and Psyche: Using Women's Narratives in Psychotherapy." University Women.

Mary Pat Henrehan, M.A., M.P.H., D.Min. "Family Facilitation." Saint Louis University, Gannon Hall.

Barbara Danin, M.A., LMFT. "Art Therapy." St. Louis Association of Marriage and Family Therapists.

Fran Weintraub, M.A. "EMDR."

Mary Pat Henrehan, M.A., M.P.H., D.Min. Reading and book signing for her book Integrating Spirit and Psyche: Using Women's Narratives in Psychotherapy. Book House.

Andrew Pomenantz, Ph.D. "Anxiety Disorders." Anxiety Disorders Support Group, Memorial Hospital, O'Fallon, Il.

Carmeline Utz, M.A., LPC, NCC. "Relationships." Missouri Chapter of Romance Writers of America.

Patti Bitter, M.S.W., LCSW.  "Coping with election results when your candidate didn't win." Radio interview. WGNU-AM.

 December, 2004

Shirley Crenshaw, M.S.W., LCSW. "Attachment Disorders of Children." Missouri Society of Clinical Social Workers.

Past Events by Our Members: 2003

January, 2003

Andrew T. Pickens, M.D. “The Symptoms Causes, and Treatments of Depression.” Junior League of St. Louis.

Rosette  Signorelli, ACSW, LCSW. “New Year's Resolutions: What It Takes To Change a Habit.” KSDK-TV Mental Health Segment.

 John  Yunker, M.S. “Situational Anxiety.” KSDK-TV Mental Health Segment.

Rosette  Signorelli, ACSW, LCSW. “Delegation & Motivation in Careers and at Home.” Junior League of St. Louis.

Andy  Pomerantz, Ph.D. “Phobias.” KSDK-TV Mental  Health Segment.

February, 2003            

Steve  Franklin, M.S.W. “Optimism in a Time of Uncertainty.” KMOV-TV.

Rosette  Signorelli, M.S.W., ACSW, LCSW. “Loss of a Child: Stages of Grief.” KSDK-TV Mental Health Segment.

Hope N. Heller, Ph.D. “Optimism in a Time of Uncertainty.” KMOX Radio.

Andy  Pomerantz, Ph.D. “Generalized Anxiety Disorder.” KSDK-TV Mental Health Segment.

March, 2003

Ronald  Scott, Ph.D. “Coping with Worries of Iraq and the United Nations.” KMOV-TV.

Andy  Pomerantz, Ph.D. “How To Pay for Therapy.” KSDK-TV Mental Health Segment.

Rosette Signorelli, ACSW, LCSW. “Talking with Children about War.” KWMU St. Louis On The Air.

Teri  Powers, M.S.W., LCSW. “Eating Disorders.” KSDK-TV Mental Health Segment.

April, 2003                  

Judy Zisk Lincoff, M.B.A., M.S.W., LCSW. “Dealing with Difficult People.” Women CPA's.              

Hope H. Heller, Ph.D. “Caregiving and Stress.” Junior League of St. Louis.

Ron  Scott, Ph.D. “Handling Conflict Effectively.” Junior League of St. Louis.

Andy  Pomerantz, Ph.D. “IQ.” KSDK-TV Mental Health Segment.

May, 2003             

Rosette  Signorelli, M.S.W., ACSW, LCSW. “Divorce.” Women CPA's.

Andy  Pomerantz, Ph.D. “How Long Should Therapy Last?” KSDK-TV Mental Health Segment.

Dan Weinstein, Psy.D. "Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder." KSDK-TV Mental Health Segment. See  http://webpages.charter.net/drdan/dan_interview.pdf  for details.

June, 2003              

William Kuntz, M.S., LCSW. "Boosting Morale and Optimism in the Workplace." Mid-East Area Agency on Aging.

Andy  Pomerantz, Ph.D. “TBA.” KSDK-TV Mental Health Segment.

July, 2003             

Andy  Pomerantz, Ph.D. “Anxiety Disorders.” KSDK-TV Mental Health Segment.

August, 2003       

Andy  Pomerantz, Ph.D. “The first Session with a Psychotherapist.” KSDK-TV Mental Health Segment.

September, 2003    

Andy  Pomerantz, Ph.D. “Finding a Good Therapist for Your Child.” KSDK-TV Mental Health Segment.

October, 2003        

Andy  Pomerantz, Ph.D. “Bipolar Disorder.” KSDK-TV Mental Health Segment.

November, 2003   

Andy  Pomerantz, Ph.D. “What Questions Should You Ask Your Therapist?” KSDK-TV Mental Health Segment.

December, 2003   

Andy  Pomerantz, Ph.D. “Psychotherapy or Medication for Psychological Problems?” KSDK-TV Mental Health Segment.

Jeff Piper, M.S.W., LCSW. "The Psychology of Aging." St. Louis County Aging Services Academy.

Past Events by Our Members: 2002

July 2002                   

Julien  Worland, Ph.D. “Child Abductions.” KSDK-TV Evening Report Interview.

August, 2002        

Andy  Pomerantz, Ph.D. “Improving Family Meal Conversations.” KSDK-TV Mental Health Segment.

September, 2002   

PSTL Members. “Terrorism.” KSDK-TV Volunteer 5 Phone Bank. Working in teams throughout the evening, we took calls and e-mails from viewers who were dealing with the emotional aftermath of the 9/11 attacks.

Andy  Pomerantz, Ph.D. “Staying Optimistic during Difficult Times.” KSDK-TV Mental Health Segment.

PSTL Members. “Terrorism.” KSDK-TV Volunteer 5 Phone Bank.

October,  2002             

Steve  Franklin, M.S.W. “Sexual Abuse: Incest in the Family.” Blacks Assisting Blacks Against AIDS.

Connie  Deschamps, LPC. “Being at Ease in Social Situations.” The Gatesworth at One McKnight Place.

Andy  Pomerantz, Ph.D. “How to Find a Therapist.” KSDK-TV Mental Health Segment.

November, 2002     

Andy  Pomerantz, Ph.D. “Social Phobia.” KSDK-TV Mental Health Segment.

Andy  Pomerantz, Ph.D. “Dysthymic Disorder.” KSDK-TV Mental Health Segment.

December, 2002         

John A. Yunker, M.S. “Coping with the Schoolyard Bully.” Junior League of St. Louis.

Andy  Pomerantz, Ph.D. “Psychotherapy Saint Louis.” KSDK-TV Mental Health Segment.