I am currently available for individual professional consultation, group trainings, and speaking engagements. Please contact me with inquiries.
Examples of some of my presentations and workshops can be found on my resources page.
Upcoming invited non-academic presentations and workshops include:
Barr, S.M. (2021, November). Traumatic stress in the transgender community. To be presented virtually at Traumatic Stress course conference offered by Harvard Medical School and Cambridge Health Alliance.
Barr, S.M. (2021, October). Understanding and addressing the psychosocial needs of trans and nonbinary patients: An affirming and effective approach. To be presented virtually at Psychiatry Department Grand Rounds, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Hospital, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth University, Lebanon, NH.
Previous invited non-academic presentations and workshops include:
Barr, S.M. (2021, April). Risk, resilience, & so much more: What the research tells us about trans and nonbinary youth mental health. Presented virtually to Hanover College community, Hanover, IN.
Barr, S.M. (2021, April). Understanding and addressing the psychosocial needs of trans and nonbinary patients: An affirming and effective approach. Presented virtually at Psychiatry Department Grand Rounds, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA.
Matsuno, E. & Barr, S.M. (2021, March). Affirmative psychotherapy with trans and nonbinary clients. Virtual workshop offered through Society for Counseling Psychology.
Barr, S.M. (2021, February). Traumatic impact of oppression and marginalization: Expanding our understanding of trauma within the trans population. Virtual presentation offered to The Brookline Center for Community Mental Health, Brookline, MA.
Barr, S.M. (2020, December). Conducting meaningful, impactful, and affirming research with marginalized populations: A critical trans research framework. Virtual session to offered to Health Justice Scholars at Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA.
Barr, S.M. (2020, November). Trans mental health research. Virtual Q&A offered to Hanover College community, Hanover, IN.
Barr, S.M. (2020, September). Mental health and wellness: Risk, resilience, and coping in the trans community. Invited virtual lecture for Kentucky Health Justice Network.
Barr, S.M. (2020, February). The pathologization of gender diversity: What the psy fields get wrong about transgender people. Invited lecture at University of Girona, Girona, Spain.
Barr, S.M. (2020, February). Healing requires recognition: Making space for and naming the traumatic impact of bias and non-affirmation on trans people’s lives and health. Invited lecture at Faber Residency, Olot, Spain.
Barr, S. M. (2019, November). Impact of trans identity and transition history on clinical perspective. Presented at Sex, Gender, and Sexuality offered by Harvard Medical School and Cambridge Health Alliance Department of Psychiatry, Boston, MA.
Barr, S. M. (2019, September). Mental health considerations when working with the trans and gender diverse community. Presented as part of symposium during Department of Medicine Grand Rounds at Cambridge Health Alliance / Harvard Medical School, Cambridge, MA.
Barr, S. M. (2019, April). Effective and affirming clinical work with transgender and gender diverse young adults. Presented at Treating Young Adults: Mental Health Risks and Challenges offered by Harvard Medical School and Cambridge Health Alliance Department of Psychiatry, Boston, MA.
Barr, S. M. (2019, March). A Fantastic Woman: What Marina’s story can help us understand about trauma and resilience in the trans community. Talk given accompanying a film screening for the Massachusetts chapter of the National Association of Social Workers, Newton, MA.
Barr, S. M. (2018, November). Considerations for clinical work with transgender and gender diverse students. Invited professional development workshop at American University Counseling Services, Washington, D.C.
Barr, S. M. (2018, February). Considerations for clinical work with transgender and gender diverse populations. Grand Rounds presented to Department of Psychiatry at Cambridge Health Alliance / Harvard Medical School, Cambridge, MA.
Eleazer, J.R., Roane, S.J., & Barr, S. M. (2016, July). Affirmative treatment for transgender service members in military mental health. Workshop presented to Army behavioral health providers, Ft. Knox, KY.
Barr, S.M., & Barr, K.R. (2016, July). Introduction to transgender youth and their needs in a primary care setting. Invited presentation to doctors, nurses, and staff, Novant Health – Steelecroft Pediatrics, Charlotte, NC.
Barr, S.M. & Roane, S.J. (2016, June). Effectively addressing comorbid issues in affirmative therapy with trans clients. Workshop presented as part of the professional training track at the Philadelphia Trans Health Conference. Philadelphia, PA.
Barr, S.M. (2016, March). Transgender identity and mental health. Invited presentation to clinicians, trainees, and staff, University of Louisville Counseling Center, Louisville, KY.
Barr, S.M. (2016, February). Emotions and your mental health. Invited presentation to undergraduate students, University of Louisville Resident Student Association meeting, Louisville, KY.
Barr, S.M. (2015, January). Coping 101: A primer on helpful coping for trans youth. Workshop presented to trans youth and mentors, Louisville Youth Group, Louisville, KY.
Barr, S.M. (2015, June). A review of trans psychology and mental health. Invited presentation to mental health clinicians, medical healthcare providers, transgender community members, and allies, Charlotte, NC.
Russ, E., & Barr, S.M. (2014, April). Current perspectives on trauma and PTSD: DSM-5, personality, and implications for psychotherapy. Invited presentation to veterans and service providers, Operation Headed Home, Somerset, KY.
Barr, S.M., Eleazer, J., Nguyen, Y., & Budge, S.L. (2014, January). “I just want to deal with it on my own”: Learning helpful coping strategies related to trans* stressors. Workshop presented to active duty transgender services members at a confidential conference.
Budge, S.L., Barr, S.M., & Orovecz, J. (2013, April). LGBTQ+ identities in college. Invited presentation to undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty, and staff, Georgetown College, Georgetown, KY.
Budge, S.L., Barr, S. M., Orovecz, J., & Rossman, H.K. (2012, November). Clinical work with LGBT youth. Workshop presented at the Annual Kentucky Psychological Association Conference, Louisville, KY.
Barr, S.M. (2011). Trans* 101: A training for students, faculty, and administrators. Invited presentation to undergraduate students, faculty, and staff, Hendrix College, Hendrix, AR.