We create cultures of caring where children and families can thrive by equipping and supporting the adults around children. Kristen is a passionate and experienced presenter with over 15 years of professional speaking. She enjoys providing experiential trainings at conferences and community venues especially related to the topics of co-regulation with parents and teachers, neuroscience, the power of play & play therapy, resiliency & trauma, and self-care. Please reach out directly for speaking inquiries and pricing. 

Some of the organizations she has presented for include: 

Kristen has also contributed to local magazines and news segments:  


Focus on the Family: New Friendships for the new school year (WGN tv segment)

http://wgntv.com/2017/08/29/focus-on-family-new-school-year-new-friendships/ 


New School Year and Healthy Friendships with Chicago Parent

http://www.chicagoparent.com/learn/education-workshops/new-school-year-new-friendships 


"Do's and Don’ts for Birthday Party Stress" with Chicago Parent Magazine

https://issuu.com/chicagoparent/docs/october_2016  


https://www.kcur.org/health/2021-12-09/inside-the-kansas-city-school-teaching-students-how-to-cope-with-the-trauma-of-gun-violence