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Community Services
We promote mental health in the community by supporting research on improving physical health, training current and upcoming mental health professionals, and disseminating research-based information.
CFAM Speaking Engagements
Dr. Sarah has been sought out for her expertise for media interviews and speaking engagements at conferences, universities, local mental health facilities, and nonprofits. She provides speaking engagements used as trainings for mental health professionals, students, and dissemination of evidence-based information to parents on topics focused on anxiety, ADHD, parenting, learning disabilities, and behavior difficulties for toddlers through young adults.
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Sensory room attendant at Night to Shine, 2025. Helped maintain a relaxing, calm space for guests (Manheim, PA).​
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Past:
-"Coping with Anxiety: What to do when deep breathing is not enough", 2024. Cassie presented at the at Lancaster Library. Adult audience.
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-Student Symposium Panelist, 2024. In partnership with the Touchstone Foundation, the goal was to provide mentorship for students pursuing careers in mental health services (Lancaster, PA)
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-Child Psychopaths & ADHD, 2024. Dr. Sarah was interviewed on the Psychology in Seattle podcast interview with Dr. Kirk Honda. For a broad audience
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-Demystifying Dyslexia Conference, 2020, 2024. Dr. Sarah was asked to present at Millersville University on the overlap between ADHD, dyslexia, and ADHD. For parents and teaching and mental health professionals (Lancaster, PA)​
-ADHD in Children & Teens, Evidence-Based Treatment, 2023. Dr. Sarah spoke at St. Joseph's Children's Hospital for staff Learning Days (Lancaster, PA)
-"Center for Active Minds Opens in Lititz", 2019. Dr. Sarah interview, written by Carlee Nilphal. For a broad audience (Lititz, PA)
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-"Working in Private Practice" , 2021. Dr. Sarah was a guest speaker for University of Cincinnati. Graudate Students audience.
-"Handling Your Child's Anxiety", 2019. Dr. Sarah presented at local library. Parent audience. (Lititz, PA)
-"Uncover your Peace by Reclaiming your Space, Co-Presented with Mara Clements from MoreSPACE Organizing", 2019. Dr. Sarah presented how to get kids engaged with cleaning at local library. Parent audience. (Lancaster, PA)
-"Where Did She Get THAT Language From?!", 2016. Dr. Sarah was interviewed for Central Penn Parent.
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Cheritable Services:​
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Psychologist at "Parents as Teachers", 2023. Supported parents in their child development, including discussion on sleep hygiene (Columbia, PA)
Current Board Member for the Touchstone Foundation. Committee members provide strategic direction on youth mental wellness and managing programs including Mental Health Access Assistance, Rise Above youth summit, A Moment to Breathe parent & child group, Youth Mentorship, and more. The Access Committee also advocates for youth mental wellness advocacy and policy change in our community.
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Proud sponsor of Alex's Lemonade Stand, 2018, 2019. Raised money for childhood cancer research, (Lititz, PA)