Professional Presentations
Malissa’s unique background allows her to speak and educate from the perspective of a mother, therapist and previous School Psychologist. Malissa’s passion for helping individuals thrive mentally and emotionally can be felt as she inspires individuals to take the knowledge she is teaching and apply it to their lives for healthier futures. Malissa has extensive experience teaching at the university level, within school districts and to groups of parents within the community. Typical presentation topics include: improving children’s mental health, helping children and teens thrive after the pandemic and how to set healthy boundaries around technology for youth.
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world”
Presentations
2024 Guiding Children and Teens through Stress and Anxiety for Nourish Wellness Pediatric Medical Practice in Yakima, Washington
2024 How to Help your Child or Teen through Stress and Anxiety in Healthy Ways for St. Joseph Marquette School, La Salle High School and Christ the Teacher School in Yakima, Washington
2022 Building Youth Mental and Emotional Resilience after the Pandemic for East Valley School District
2022 Building Youth Mental and Emotional Resilience after the Pandemic for St. Joseph Marquette School
2019 Helping Your Child Succeed in School: An Essential Toolkit for West Valley School District Parent Education Program
2018 How to Support Your Child’s Mental Health Needs and Access Appropriate Supports for West Valley School District Parent Education Night
2018 Behavioral Supports for Challenging Behaviors at School and at Home for West Valley School District Parent Education Program
2018 Accessing Appropriate Supports: An Introduction to 504 Plans and Special Education for West Valley School District Parent Education Program
2018 How to Help Your Child who is Suffering from Anxiety or Depression for West Valley School District Parent Education Program