Previous Talks

Keynote Speaker

Greenwich Commission on Aging (Distinguished Speaker), “The Potential Impact of Covid-19 on Our Emotional Wellbeing,” Greenwich, CT

Girls Scouts Volunteer Recognition Lunch, with Amanda Salzhauer, City Island, NY

NY Power Authority, Women in Power, White Plains, NY

AG Bell International Convention, “Connect, Discover Inspire,” Scottsdale, AZ

Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation Driven to Care Conference, “Driven to Care: The Happiness of Giving,” Scottsdale, AZ

Women’s Health Initiative of Greenwich Hospital, “Cultivating Happiness,” Greenwich Hospital, Greenwich, CT

JCC Women’s Health Fair, “Finding and Sustaining Wellness: It’s All About Balance, ” Stamford, CT

Featured Speaker

May 10, 2023: Orion meeting, Talking about the importance of caregivers’ self care

July 26, 2020: Compromise in Marriage at Chabad of Greenwich, CT and Markham, Ontario and Riverdale, NY

June 16, 2020: AJU (American Jewish University), “How to Manage Your Emotional Well-being (with Cabin Fever)”

June 4, 2020: New Roads School: “Resilience and Kindness”

June 2, 2020: Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, “Enhancing Self Compassion” (https://alzfdn.sharefile.com/d-scdec83536a841cda)

May 28, 2020: GW4W (Global Women for Wellness), “Grief, Mourning and Loss during COVID” (https://youtu.be/XEhzv8EjY_A)

May 25, 2020: Bais Chana International Women, “Kindness & Self-Compassion During Covid19”

May 12, 2020: Sinai Temple, CA, “The Kindness Advantage: Building Resilience During Challenging Times” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zeuw4SRtEBs)

May 5, 2020: GW4W (Global Women for Wellness), “Kindness in this time of Crisis”

April 28, 2020: Us Against Alzheimer’s, “Addressing the Increased Risk of Stress for Caregivers of Those Who Have Alzheimer’s”

April 23, 2020: Little Dolphins By the Sea & Seven Arrows Schools, CA, “Resilience and Kindness in Parenting”

April 1, 2020: Access Circles, “Resilience During Covid”

June 11, 2019: Dale Atkins (The Kindness Advantage) and Laura Schroff (Angels on Earth) at The Princeton Club, New York City

May  2, 2019: Interview by Shirin Yadegar for LA Mom Magazine (https://youtu.be/HJO0aAGzOaA)

March 11, 2019:  The Kindness Advantage talk at the Westport, CT Library.

December 19, 2018:  The Kindness Advantage talk to the Parents’ Association at the Salk School of Science, NYC, with co-author Amanda Salzhauer.

September 21, 2018:  The Kindness Advantage book event hosted by Ambassador Brenda Johnson, Indian Harbor Yacht Club,

September 12, 2018:  The Kindness Advantage book party, with co-author Amanda Salzhauer, NYC.

May 18, 2018:  Successful Aging, Westport Senior Center, Westport, CT.

March 1-3, 2018: Balance in Chaos, Speaker Series at The Golden Door, Escondido, CA.

January 20, 2017:  Symposium:  Transgenerational Transmission of Trauma and Resilience,  co-sponsored by University of Miami, JCS of South Florida, NEXT GENERATIONS and Miami-Dade Holocaust Survivors.   Fieldhouse at Bank United Center – UM Gables Campus

SECRETS Talk with Maggie Kneip, at Trinity Church in Southport, CT, and at Temple Israel in Westport, CT.

Alzheimer’s Foundation of America “Changing Needs of Caregivers” New York, NY

Miller School of Medicine (Grand Rounds) Topic: “Alzheimer’s Disease: Strengthening Support for the Caregivers” Discussion with Neurology residents and medical students. Location: Miller School of Medicine, Miami Beach, FL

Canyon Ranch Living Medical Series Topic: “Women’s Well Being” Location: Canyon Ranch, Miami Beach, FL

Center for Hearing and Communication Topic: “Parenting Your Child with Differences” New York, NY

ITNCoastalCT, Inc. Topic: “Aging + Driving: A Complex Combination”. Location: Westport Center for Senior Activities, Westport, CT

Sisterhood of the Conservative Synagogue of Westport and Weston. Topic: “Sibling Relationships”  Westport, CT

Center for Hearing and Communication Topic: “Workshop for parents; Navigating Your Child’s Listening Challenges: Infancy through Adolescence.” Location: Center for Hearing and Communication, New York, NY

Access Circles Winter Retreat Conference Topic: Aging Well: Maintaining Emotional and Mental Health. Location: Canyon Ranch, Miami Beach, FL

Hearing Loss Association of America Topic: “How to Address your Child’s Hearing Loss with your Child, Friends, Family and the Larger Community.” Location: Weill Cornell Medical College, NY, NY

Miller School of Medicine Topic: “Discussion about Alzheimer’s Disease and its Effect on the Family” Location: Miller School of Medicine, Miami Beach, FL

Panelist

HBS Women’s Association Topic: Blessing and Curse: How Much is Really Enough?” Harvard Club, New York, NY

Silver Bridge Investors  Topic: “Raising Financially Responsible Children” Boston, MA

Teachers College, Psychology Roundtable Topic: TC Psychology Roundtable: “The Psychological Impact of Spirituality.” Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY

One World: Empowering Women For The Global Conversation:  Panelist.
Hosted by NJCU School of Business;
Harborside, Jersey CIty, NJ.  

Facilitator/Lecturer

TRANSITIONS WITH MINDFULNESS, co-facilitated with Janet Slom, Greenwich, CT

TRANSITIONS, co-facilitated with Leah Kinsella at Carillon Hotel and Spa Wellness Series, Miami, FL

Greenwich Women’s Wealth Roundtable Weekend Retreat Topic: “Taking a Peer View of Where We Are and Where We are Heading.” Location: Mayflower Inn, Washington, CT

Moderator

ADL Connecticut Topic: “The Future Fight Against Extremism and For Democracy” Location: Temple Sholom, Greenwich, CT

Access Circles Topic: “Time, Treasure, Talent: How Women Are Changing the Face of Philanthropy” Location: Aspen, CO

Jumpstart Alumni Event Topic: “Discussion with Jumpstart Founders” Location: The Yale Club, New York, NY

Featured Author

Canyon Ranch Miami Book Fair Topic: Speaking, showcasing and signing several of my books. Location: Canyon Ranch, 6801 Collins Avenue Miami Beach, FL