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Virtual and Live Speaking Engagements

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Dr. Phillips is a leading expert in pediatric psychology and is here to provide science-backed advice that gives actionable advice or inspiration.

 Her groundbreaking early 2000s research in the in biopsychosocial-spiritual health in women who were classified as “unhealthy” in the medical system shape the body positivity narrative today.

She works with organizations, universities, conference, and non-profits to teach people how children and families who experience medical or neurological complexities navigate the world and how we can better support them!

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Examples of Past Topics

  • “Smart but Struggling: Supporting Emotionally Sensitive High Achievers in the Classroom”

  • “When It’s Not Just Smart: Identifying the Hidden Mental Health Needs of Bright, Anxious Kids”

  • “Raising Resilient Thinkers: How to Support Bright Kids with Big Feelings”

  • “Is It an Eye Issue—or a Tic? Recognizing and Referring Kids with Subtle Motor Tics”

  • “Big Feelings, Brilliant Minds: Helping Kids Who Think Deeply and Feel Even More”

  • “High-Performing, Always On: Managing Anxiety and Perfectionism in Ambitious Professionals”

  • “From Tense to Resilient: Practical Tools for Regulating Stress, Focus, and Emotional Energy at Work”

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