UVA Health Children’s Conversations with a Child Psychologist

Supporting Child & Family Wellbeing: Monthly Webinar Series
Join us each month for a quick, impactful 15-minute webinar designed to help you support your child’s mental health and overall wellbeing. Each session features timely, practical tips from leading child mental health experts.
🧠 Stay informed. Feel empowered.
Following every webinar, enjoy a 30-minute live Q&A with our psychologists—your chance to ask questions and get expert guidance tailored to your family’s needs.
📅 Don’t miss out—connect, learn, and grow with us.
Upcoming Dates and Topics
Click the link below to register and secure your spot at the event. It only takes a minute, and we’d love to see you there!
- June 9, 2026: Understanding Sensory Differences, Maryfrances Porter, PhD, Clinical Child/Family Psychologist
- July 14, 2026: Using Problem-Solving Skills to Increase Self-Management in Chronic Conditions, Kimberly A. Driscoll, PhD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist
- August 11, 2026: When “I Don’t Want to Go” Means More: Recognizing and Responding to School Anxiety, Emily O’Gorman, PhD, Clinical Child Psychologist
- September 8, 2026: Tips for Settling Back Into Fall Routines, Laura Shaffer, PhD, ABPP, FAPA, Clinical Child/Family Psychologist
- October 13, 2026: Let’s Talk About Autism: The Basics, Katherine Lohr, PhD, Clinical Child/Family Psychologist
- November 10, 2026: Gratitude Over Grumbles: Tips for Raising Thankful Kids, Caitlin Anderson, PhD, Clinical Child/Family Psychologist
Recordings
- Conversations with a Child Psychologist: Different Kinds of Mental Health Providers
- Conversations with a Child Psychologist: Understanding the Different Kinds of Psychotherapy
- Conversations with a Child Psychologist: Mental Health/Wellness as Part of Daily Life
- Conversations with a Child Psychologist: Tips for Positive Behavior Management for Young Children
- Conversations with a Child Psychologist: Tips for Preventing Self-Harm in Teens
- Conversations with a Child Psychologist: Tips for Helping kids Cope when the World Feels Scary