Shame and the reconceptualization of attunement and empathy in work with survivors of sadistic perpetration of childhood sexual abuse. To be presented at the 35th Annual Conference of the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD), Chicago, IL, March 2018

The reconfiguration of shame in survivors of childhood sexual abuse perpetrated by a maternal figure. To be presented at the 35th Annual Conference of the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD), Chicago, IL, March 2018

Treating the complex, eating-disordered, self-harming trauma patient from a Structural Process Model Exploring dissociative processes and regulating shame in group therapy with survivors of childhood sexual abuse. To be presented at the 35th Annual Conference of the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD), Chicago, IL, March 2018

Healing the impact of childhood sexual abuse and sexual revictimization: A relational and integrative approach. Presented at a workshop conducted by Core Psychotherapy Center, Ltd., Schaumburg, IL, October 2017

The impact of cumulative trauma on first responders. Presented at the 2nd Annual Rosecrance Florian Symposium, Rosemont, IL, September 2017

Exploring dissociative processes and regulating shame in group therapy with survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Presented at the 34rd Annual Conference of the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD), Washington, D.C., April 2017

Complex trauma in survivors of sex trafficking. Presented at Loyola University Chicago, Sponsored by the School of Social Work, Chicago, IL, April 2017

Complex trauma in survivors of sex trafficking. Presented at International Society for the Study of Trauma & Dissociation – Northwest Illinois Group, Schaumburg IL, January 2017

Shame in the experience of childhood sexual abuse. Presented at Annual Conference on Child Sexual Abuse, Sponsored by the University of Wisconsin – Madison, Madison, WI, November 2016

Shame in the experience of cumulative trauma. Presented at Loyola University Chicago, Sponsored by the School of Social Work, Chicago, IL, June 2016

The role of shame & dissociation in attachment in survivors of sex trafficking. Presented at the 33rd Annual Conference of the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD), San Francisco, CA, April 2016

Conversion disorder: Its link to trauma and dissociation. Presented at the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD) Northwest Illinois Group, Schaumburg, IL, September 2015

Combatting sex trafficking: Addressing societal attitudes & building stronger collaboration. Presented at the Human Rights Expo, Palatine, IL, November 2015

Shame in the experience of childhood sexual abuse. Presented at the NASW 2015 Statewide Conference, Wheeling, IL, October 2015

Treatment of complex PTSD: Understanding attachment & affect regulation. Presented at a workshop sponsored by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), Schaumburg IL, June 2015

Gender, sexuality, and dissociative processes. Presented at the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD) Northwest Illinois Component Group, Schaumburg IL, February 2015

Working with trauma survivors: Perspectives on development and treatment. Presented at the Heartland Alliance/Polaris-Anti Trafficking Northern Tier, Chicago, IL, August 2014

Shame in the context of childhood sexual abuse: Maintaining attachment in therapy.  Presented at a workshop [Healing the Relational Trauma: Perspectives on Development and Treatment] conducted by Core Therapy Associates, Ltd., Schaumburg, IL, May 2014

Posttraumatic stress: Women survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV). Presented at the Human Social Services Annual Conference, Harper College, Palatine, IL, April 2014

Working with dissociative parts: Impasse and therapeutic endeavors. Presented at the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD) Northwest Illinois Component Group, Schaumburg IL, March 2014

Shame, enactment, and childhood sexual abuse: Sustaining attachment with gendered states.  Presented at the 30th Annual Conference of the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD), Baltimore, MD, November 2013.

Women survivors of intrafamilial child sexual abuse perpetrated by a parental-figure: The relationships among adult attachment styles, shame, dissociation, and child sexual abuse characteristics.  Presented at the 27th Annual Conference of the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD), Atlanta, GA, October 2010.

Treatment of Complex PTSD: Understanding Attachment & Affect Regulation.  Presented at a workshop sponsored by the NASW Northeastern District workshop, Schaumburg IL, June 2015

Gender, Sexuality, and Dissociative Processes.  Presented at the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD) Northwest Illinois Group, Schaumburg IL, February 2015

Working with trauma survivors: Perspectives on development and treatment.  Presented at the Heartland Alliance, Chicago, IL, August 2014

Shame in the context of childhood sexual abuse: Maintaining attachment in therapy.  Presented at a workshop [Healing the relational trauma: Perspectives on Development and Treatment] conducted by Core Therapy Associates, Ltd., Schaumburg, IL, May 2014

Posttraumatic Stress: Women Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). Presented at the Human Social Services Annual Conference, Harper College, Palatine, IL, April 2014