PUBLIC SPEAKING
The clinicians at The Conative Group offer a wide variety of speaking services which can be customized to your organization's needs. *Customized talks are available upon request.
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Dr. Kimberly Harrison is a versatile, in-demand speaker who can address a variety of topics for your group . She is skilled at presenting to parent groups, teacher in-service workshops, and community meetings. Dr. Harrison also is an active researcher in the areas of ASD and ADHD and presents on these topics at professional conferences. A complete list of past speech titles and events and Dr. Harrison’s CV are available upon request.
TOPICS INCLUDE:
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Creating Skilled Students in a World of Technology
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Improving Executive Functioning in the Classroom
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Improving Executive Functioning at Home
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Screentime Parenting
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Big Help for Big Feelings
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Making a Difference the Lasts a Lifetime
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High Functioning Autism in the Classroom
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The Psychoeducational Testing Process: What Teachers Need to Know
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Neurodiversity Across Cultures and the Lifespan
UPCOMING SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS:
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08/08/2024: The Village School Teacher In-Service, Houston, TX
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09/08/2024: National Charity League Bright Star Chapter, Houston, TX
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10/15/202:4 Houston Area Independent School Counselors (HAISC), Houston, TX
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10/22/2024: St. John’s School, Houston, TX
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11/15/2024: International Conference on ADHD, Anaheim, CA.
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12/12/2024: St. Mark’s, Parents Screentime Parenting
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12/13/2024: The Gateway Academy, Houston, TX
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02/25/2025: The Joy School Annual Luncheon "Creating a Joyful Balance in an Upside-Down World, Houston, TX
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3/21/2025: The Harris School, Parents Improving Executive Functioning at Home, Houston, TX
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3/21/2025: The Harris School, Teacher In-Service Workshop Improving Executive Functioning in the Classroom, Houston, TX
Elise Banks is a nationally recognized speaker on a variety of topics. As Miss International 2015, Elise traveled throughout the United States and numerous countries to increase awareness about the importance of mental health. Since that time she has continued to speak nationally and locally, providing fresh insight and inspiration to audiences of all ages.
TOPICS INCLUDE:
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Recognizing and Coping with Stress
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Stress in the Workplace
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Self-Care in Mental Health
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Healthy Mind, Successful Life
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Anxiety & Depression
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Utilizing Positive Coping Skills
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Breaking the Stigma on Mental Health
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Mental Health & Children
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Mental Health & Minorities
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Body Image, Self Esteem & Confidence
Formerly a K-8 School Counselor in the private school sector, Patricia spent much of the last two decades navigating the pressing issues for students, parents, and educators in these competitive, fast-paced, media-saturated institutions.
TOPICS INCLUDE:
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What's Really Important
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Agency: Why Struggle is a Fundamental Part of Child Development
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Screens and Social Media: The Dopamine Affect
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Teaching Family Values
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Moral Intelligence: Teaching Empathy and Self-Regulation to Children
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Child Development
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The Parent/Teacher/Student Triad
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Social Emotional Learning
Jenna Cook is an insightful speaker who can bring wisdom, creativity, and a sense of humor to your group.
TOPICS INCLUDE:
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Anxiety in Girls (Especially relating to high academic pressure, social pressure, and the impact of social media)
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Self-Care for Helping Professionals: Combatting Compassion Fatigue, Burnout, and the Imposter Syndrome