Consulting, Speaking, & Teaching

I greatly enjoy teaching all ages! I teach Intro to Psychology, Lifespan Development, Child and Adolescent Development, and Adulthood and Aging at Ohio Dominican University. I have course development experience and can teach Media and Positive Psychology.

The following are some of my most popular research-based workshops, seminars, and consultation topics. They are hands-on, interactive, and tailored to your group. My expertise centers on positive psychology, positive aging, and media/technology. Content can be developed to suit your interests and needs.

I am also a CARES Dementia Specialist and a Community Educator for the Alzheimer’s Association and can tailor programs centered on dementia issues.

Community Events

UPCOMING EVENTS: All are welcome to join us at this series of monthly conversations held at Brookwood Point! On the 2nd Thursday of each month from 11:00-12:30 we will have a themed discussion about positive living and positive aging followed by a light lunch.

Second half 2024 Speaking Events:

November 14th: The Complexity of Gratitude

October 10th: How to Navigate the News

September 12th: Recent Trends to Increase Your Wellness.

July 18th: Maximizing your Happiness.

June 11th: The Role of Caregiving, sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association.

March 21: ODU Honors Collegium; The impact of AI on society, academia, and careers.

  • Happiness Defined

    How to Happiness: We hear a lot about happiness; however, do we know what it means to be happy? Are there strategies and actions we can undertake to affect our personal happiness? Participate in an engaging discussion of what makes us happy! Elizabeth will discuss key fundamental research-based components to maximizing your happiness.

  • Positive Aging

    Positive Aging is a cornerstone of Elizabeth’s work. Elizabeth is experienced in assessing, recommending, and creating programming tailored to your group or organization centered on the key cornerstones of positive aging.

    This can be a series or a stand-alone fun, interactive workshop to develop positive aging strategies for you and your loved ones!

  • Families & Aging Together

    Families age together, and often roles can become reversed. How can you maintain independence? What are the best strategies to foster happy and healthy lives?

    Elizabeth understands how difficult it can be to navigate challenging situations and decisions. Learn how to navigate with support, grace, practical solutions, strategies, and resources.

  • Kindness, Mindfulness & Gratitude

    Kindness, Mindfulness, Gratitude, and Appreciation: All essential practices, but what do they involve? How can you incorporate these principles into your regular day? In this hands-on workshop, you will learn why they are important and how to put them into practice.

  • Positive Media Management

    The media surrounding us can be overwhelming and invoke a variety of emotions and reactions. Fun applications like social media can actually make us unhappy and stressed. If you are a creator or consumer, let’s discuss the impact of technology on your emotions, thoughts, and behaviors and develop positive content and usage strategies.

  • Positive Technology Development

    Technology is developing fantastically, and one of the largest markets is aging. Are you prepared to tailor your technology and media to older adults? Do you understand the psychological principles and mechanisms around how media affects our thoughts, feelings, and behavior? Elizabeth can provide insight on developing the best technology and content to benefit older adults.

  • Storytelling Workshops

    We think and live our stories, and we are inherently storytellers! There are numerous benefits to creating and sharing your story, and my latest research focused on this topic. In this series, we will discuss the art of storytelling. You will learn how to develop and create a personal story about something important to you.

  • Story Creation

    Story Creation can be personal. Would you like to write your own story without being part of a group? Elizabeth works with individuals to help you write your own personal story, evaluate your past stories, and learn how to create positive stories for the future.