I love giving presentations in the community. It helps me to connect with the community, and meet the needs of families on a larger, more systemic scale. In addition, it is a great way to collaborate with other amazing clinicians and organizations. Being that I am also involved in academia as a professor, I also often present at many academic conferences, to spread knowledge, learn more about the expansive field of marriage and family therapy, and to make sure that I am following the best practices to suit my clients' needs.
Presentation Schedule for 2024
Fenn, M., & Bokoch, R. (Faculty Advisor). (August, 2024) Impact of Mental Health Symptomatology on Relationship Satisfaction and Romantic Love. Poster accepted to Division 43 - Society for Couple and Family Psychology, at the American Psychological Association Convention. Seattle, WA.
Levi, E., & Bokoch, R. (Faculty Advisor). (August, 2024). College Student Smartphone Addiction. Poster accepted to Division 09 - Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues, at the American Psychological Association Convention. Seattle, WA.
Madden, S., & Bokoch, R. (Faculty Advisor). (August, 2024). Predictors of General and Academic Self-Efficacy: African American College Students. Poster accepted to Division 45 - Society for the Psychological Study of Culture, Ethnicity and Race, at the American Psychological Association Convention. Seattle, WA.
Ramos-Rodriguez, Z., Drinkard, S., Bokoch, R., Espinoza, A., & Conejo, T. (August, 2024). Ink-clusive Healing: Comic-based Intervention for Latiné Youth. Poster accepted to Division 53 - Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, at the American Psychological Association Convention. Seattle, WA.
Salamah, N., & Bokoch R. (Faculty Advisor). (August, 2024). The Influence of Age and Generational Status on MENA Mental Health Outcomes. Poster accepted to by Division 12 - Society of Clinical Psychology, at the American Psychological Association Convention. Seattle, WA.
Fenn, M., & Bokoch, R. (Faculty Advisor). (April, 2024) Impact of Mental Health Symptomatology on Relationship Satisfaction and Romantic Love. Poster accepted to Division 43 - Society for Couple and Family Psychology, at the American Psychological Association Convention. Seattle, WA.
Levi, E., & Bokoch, R. (Faculty Advisor). (April, 2024). Smartphone Addiction, Loneliness, and Social Anxiety in College Students. Poster accepted to the Eighth Annual Family, Child and Couple Conference of Southern California: Diversity in Families, Children, & Couples at Alliant International University, Los Angeles.
Madden, S., & Bokoch, R. (Faculty Advisor). (April, 2024). Individual and Familial Predictive Factors of Self Efficacy in African American College Students. Poster accepted to the Eighth Annual Family, Child and Couple Conference of Southern California: Diversity in Families, Children, & Couples at Alliant International University, Los Angeles.
Ramos-Rodriguez, Z., & Drinkard, S., Bokoch, R., Espinoza, A., & Conejo, T. (April, 2024). Drawing Strength from Diversity: Comic-Based Intervention for Latiné Youth. Oral Presentation accepted to the Eighth Annual Family, Child and Couple Conference of Southern California: Diversity in Families, Children, & Couples at Alliant International University, Los Angeles.
Bokoch, R. (March 18th, 2024). Mindfulness for Parents and Caregivers of Children in Transitional Kindergarten. Training presented to parents and caregivers at Longfellow Elementary School in Pasadena, CA. (Virtual).
Bokoch, R. (March 6th, 2024). Mindfulness for Parents and Caregivers of Children in Transitional Kindergarten. Training presented to parents and caregivers at Willard Elementary School in Pasadena, CA. (Virtual).
Bokoch, R. (March 4th, 2024). Mindfulness for Parents and Caregivers of Children in Transitional Kindergarten. Training presented to parents and caregivers at Don Benito Elementary School in Pasadena, CA. (Virtual).
Bokoch, R. (February 26th, 2024). Mindfulness for Parents and Caregivers of Children in Transitional Kindergarten. Training presented to parents and caregivers at McKinley School in Pasadena, CA. (Virtual).
Presentation Schedule for 2023
Bokoch, R., & Chen, W. L. (August, 2023). Exploring Relationships between Mindfulness, Racism, and Mental Health. Poster accepted to Division 43 - Society for Couple and Family Psychology, at the American Psychological Association Convention. Washington, D.C.
Chen, W. L., & Bokoch, R. (August, 2023). The impact of parenting styles, involvement, and solid self on children’s overall functioning. Poster accepted to Division 43 - Society for Couple and Family Psychology, at the American Psychological Association Convention. Washington, D.C.
Bokoch, R. (January 25th, 2023). What’s going on in there? Understanding your child’s brain development. Training presented to parents and caregivers at Marshall School in Pasadena, CA.
Bokoch, R. (January 18th, 2023). What’s going on in there? Understanding your child’s brain development. Training presented to parents and caregivers at Pasadena High School in Pasadena, CA.
Hass-Cohen, N., & Bokoch, R. (October, 2023). Art Therapy Postventions for Long-Term Survivors of Family Suicide Loss. Paper proposal accepted to the American Art Therapy Association Conference in San Diego, CA.
Presentation Schedule for 2022
Isis, P., Hass-Cohen, N., Bokoch, R., & Fowler, G. (November, 2022). Efficacy of a one-time mindfulness-based art therapy intervention. Paper accepted to the American Art Therapy Association Conference in Minneapolis, MN.
Afshar, R., & Bokoch, R. (Faculty Advisor). (August 2022). The Impact of Social Anxiety Disorder in Close Relationships, Self-Efficacy, and Relationship Satisfaction During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Poster was accepted at the American Psychological Association Convention. (Virtual Conference).
Bokoch, R. (August 24th, 2022). Young & Healthy’s Trauma-Informed Mindfulness and Art-based Preventative Care Program. Training presented to volunteers at Young & Healthy in Pasadena, CA. (Virtual).
Bokoch, R. (August 17th, 2022). Young & Healthy’s Trauma-Informed Mindfulness and Art-based Preventative Care Program. Training presented to volunteers at Young & Healthy in Pasadena, CA. (Virtual).
Bokoch, R. (August 12th, 2022). Creating Resilience Reserves for the New School Year. Workshop presented to staff at Pacific Clinics Head Start in Pasadena, CA. (Virtual).
Bokoch, R., & Arnold, L. (August 11th, 2022). Mental Health First Aid and Youth Suicide Prevention. Training presented to staff at Boys & Girls Club in Pasadena, CA.
Arnold, L., & Bokoch, R. (August 10th, 2022). Brain Development and Trauma-Informed Care. Training presented to staff at Boys & Girls Club in Pasadena, CA.
Arnold, L., & Bokoch, R. (July 20th, 2022). Introduction to Young & Healthy’s Mindfulness and Parent Ed Programs. Training presented to volunteers at Young & Healthy in Pasadena, CA. (Virtual).
Bokoch, R. (June 20th, 2022). Mindfulness for Staff Self-Care and Kidspace Children and Families. Training presented to staff at Kidspace Children’s Museum in Pasadena, CA.
Bokoch, R. (June 13th, 2022). Mindfulness for Attention and Calm. Workshop presented to students in Skillz at Day One in Pasadena, CA.
Bokoch, R. (May 6th, 2022). Yoga for Self-Care. Workshop presented to staff at Pacific Clinics Head Start in Pasadena, CA. (Virtual).
Bokoch, R. (April 25th, 2022). Mindfulness for Self-Care. Workshop presented to staff at Longfellow and Hamilton Elementary in Pasadena, CA. (Virtual).
Bokoch, R. (April 2022). Child Mindfulness and Art Therapy Groups. 3-hour workshop presented at the Expressive Arts Therapy Summit in Los Angeles. (Virtual Conference).
Bokoch, R. (April 11th, 2022). Guided Imagery for Self-Care. Workshop presented to staff at Pacific Clinics Head Start in Pasadena, CA. (Virtual).
Bokoch, R. (March 25th, 2022). Youth Suicidality and Suicide Prevention. Training presented to staff at Rose City High School in Pasadena, CA.
Bokoch, R. (March 21st, 2022). Collage for Self-Care. Workshop presented to staff at Pacific Clinics Head Start in Pasadena, CA. (Virtual).
Bokoch, R. (March 21st, 2022). Mindfulness for Self-Care. Workshop presented to staff at Hamilton Elementary in Pasadena, CA. (Virtual).
Bokoch, R. (March 18th, 2022). Youth Mental Health. Panel presentation with Leadership Pasadena in Pasadena, CA.
Bokoch, R. (March 7th, 2022). Mindfulness for Self-Care. Workshop presented to staff at Hamilton Elementary in Pasadena, CA. (Virtual).
Bokoch, R. (February 14th, 2022). Mindfulness for Self-Care. Workshop presented to staff at Hamilton Elementary in Pasadena, CA. (Virtual).
Bokoch, R. (February 14th, 2022). Compassion-based Mindfulness Practices. Workshop presented to staff at Pacific Clinics Head Start in Pasadena, CA. (Virtual).
Bokoch, R. (January 31st, 2022). Mindfulness for Self-Care. Workshop presented to staff at Hamilton Elementary in Pasadena, CA. (Virtual).
Bokoch, R. (January 28th, 2022). Trauma Informed Care, Self-Care & Your Well-Being. Workshop presented to staff at Pacific Clinics Head Start in Pasadena, CA. (Virtual).
Presentation Schedule for 2021
Bokoch, R. (December 2021). School-Based Child Mindfulness and Art Therapy Groups. 1-hour workshop presented at the American Art Therapy Association Conference in San Diego, CA. (Virtual Conference).
Hass-Cohen, N., Bokoch, R., Goodman, K., & McAnuff, J. (December, 2021). Art Therapy Trauma, Pain and Resiliency Drawing Protocols. Paper presented at the American Art Therapy Association Conference in San Diego, CA. (Virtual Conference).
Bokoch, R., & Arnold, L. (August, 2021). A Community-Based Trauma-Informed Early Childhood Program with COVID-19 Considerations. Workshop presented at the International Summit on Violence, Abuse and Trauma Across the Lifespan in San Diego, CA. (Virtual Conference).
Tyler von Wrangel, M. & Bokoch, R. (Faculty Advisor). (2021, August). The Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) online: Effects on social connectedness and emotional intelligence. Poster presented at the American Psychological Association Convention. (Virtual Conference).
Bokoch, R., Hass-Cohen, N., & Fowler, G. (April, 2021). Piloting the effectiveness of a one-time psychosocial art-based community workshop for type 2 diabetes risk prevention. Research paper presented at the Western Psychological Association in San Francisco, CA. (Virtual Conference).
Fowler, G., & Bokoch, R. (Faculty Advisor). (March, 2021). Feminist Clinical Implications in the #METOO Era. Poster presented at the Sixth Annual Family, Child and Couple Conference of Southern California: Diversity in Families, Children, & Couples (Virtual Conference).
Markosyan, A., & Bokoch R. (Faculty Advisor). (March, 2021). Exploring the Effects of Caregiver Separation on Adult Anxiety and Attachment Style. Poster presented at the Sixth Annual Family, Child and Couple Conference of Southern California: Diversity in Families, Children, & Couples (Virtual Conference).
Presentation Schedule for 2020
Bokoch, R., & Hass-Cohen, N. (February, 2020). A Four-Drawing Art Therapy Trauma and Resiliency Protocol for Coping with Adverse Life Events. Poster presented at the Annual American Association of Behavioral and Social Sciences Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Bokoch, R., & Hass-Cohen, N. (February, 2020). Food & Wellness: Connecting Healthy Eating, Emotions, and Physical Well-Being. Poster presented at the Annual American Association of Behavioral and Social Sciences Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Hass-Cohen, N., Bokoch, R., & Goodman, K. (February, 2020). Living with Pain: The Three Drawing Pain and Resiliency Protocol Study. Poster presented at the Annual American Association of Behavioral and Social Sciences Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Bokoch, R. (March, 2020). Systemic Mindfulness and Art Practices for Children and Families. Invited for Keynote Presentation to the Family and Couple Emphasis 6th Annual Conference at Alliant International University, Los Angeles, CA. (Conference Cancelled).
Hass-Cohen, N., Bokoch, R., & Goodman, K. (March, 2020). Accessing Resources to Cope with Pain: Exploring the Need for a One-Time Art and Psychotherapy Intervention. Poster accepted to the American Psychosomatic Society in Long Beach, CA. (Conference Cancelled).
Bokoch, R., & Hass-Cohen, N. (March, 2020). Achieving Health Equity through Psychoeducational Community Workshops on Nutritional, Emotional, and Physical Well-Being. Poster accepted to the American Psychosomatic Society in Long Beach, CA. (Conference Cancelled).
Bokoch, R., & Hass-Cohen N. (April, 2020). A School-Based, Trauma-Informed, Mindfulness and Art-Based Preventative Care Program. Poster accepted to the California Psychological Association Convention in Newport Beach, CA. (Conference Cancelled).
Bokoch, R. (June, 2020). Systemic Mindfulness Practices for Children and Families in Schools. Presentation accepted to AAMFT Institutes for Advanced Systemic Family Therapy in Honolulu, HI. (Conference Cancelled).
Bokoch, R., & Sweet, S. (June, 2020). A School-Based Trauma-Informed Preventative Program. Brief presentation accepted to the American Family Therapy Academy in Alexandria, VA. (Conference Cancelled).
Bokoch, R., & Sweet, S. (June, 2020). Narrative Family Therapy with Latinx Immigrant Families. Poster accepted to the American Family Therapy Academy in Alexandria, VA. (Conference Cancelled).
Hass-Cohen, N., Bokoch, R., & Goodman, K. (June, 2020). May I Share? An Art-Based Protocol for Chronic Pain. Brief presentation accepted to Tackling Stigma. Mobilizing Hope: Opening Doors to Quality Mental Health Care for All in San Diego, CA. (Conference Cancelled).
Sweet, S., & Bokoch, R. (June, 2020). Addressing Sociopolitical Challenges and Mental Health Needs of Undocumented Latinx Immigrant Families in Theory and Practice. Poster accepted to Tackling Stigma. Mobilizing Hope: Opening Doors to Quality Mental Health Care for All in San Diego, CA. (Conference Cancelled).
Sweet, S., & Bokoch R. (August, 2020). Effective and Supported Psychotherapy Theories for Working with Undocumented Latinx Immigrant Families. Poster accepted to the American Psychological Association Annual Conference in Washington, DC. (Virtual conference).
Bokoch, R., & Gutierrez, B. (September, 2020). Clinical Strategies to Foster Self-Compassion Among LGBTQ+ Individuals who Experience Trauma. Poster presented at the International Summit on Violence, Abuse and Trauma Across the Lifespan in San Diego, CA. (Virtual conference).
Bokoch, R., & Hass-Cohen, N. (April, 2020). Potential Effectiveness of a Four-Drawing Art Therapy Relational Neuroscience Trauma and Resiliency Protocol. Paper accepted to the Western Psychological Association Convention in San Francisco, CA. (Virtual conference).
Bokoch, R. (April, 2020). A School-Based, Trauma-Informed, Mindfulness and Art-Based Preventative Care Program. Paper accepted to the Western Psychological Association Convention in San Francisco, CA. (Virtual conference).
Bokoch, R. (November, 2020). A School-Based Trauma-Informed Mindfulness and Art Program. Research discussion accepted to the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists Annual Conference in Orlando, FL. (Conference Cancelled).
Presentation Schedule for 2019
January
Monday, January 7th at 10am-11:30am
Clinical Mindfulness Techniques for Children and Families
Hosted by 5 Acres
- Presentation is closed to staff
February
Thursday, February 7th at 6pm-8pm
Movie and Panel Presentation
Hosted by High Point Academy
- Presentation is open to community!- POSTPONED
March
Friday, March 8th
Marriage and Family Therapist Career Options
Hosted by La Costa Canyon High School
- For students only
Thursday, March 21st at 1:15pm-4:15pm
Self-Care for Staff-Wellness
Conference Presentation Hosted by 5 Acres
- Presentation is closed to staff
April
May
Friday, May 17th at 10:30am
Team Building Workshop
Presentation Hosted by Pacific Clinics Head Start
- Presentation is closed to staff
June
Thursday, June 20th
“Mindfulness and Art Therapy Program Evaluation in Schools”
and “A Trauma-Informed Community Mindfulness and Art Program” Collected Works Presentation
Conference hosted by the American Family Therapy Association
- You can register for this conference here: https://afta.org/conferences/
Thursday, June 27th
“Trauma-Informed Care in a Medical Setting”
Staff Training at Huntington Hospital
Hosted by Huntington Hospital and Young & Healthy
- Closed to Hospital Staff
July
August
September
Thursday, September 5th
“A Trauma-Informed Community Program: Incorporating Psychology, Brain Development, Mindfulness, and Art-Based Interventions.”
Poster presented at the Institute of Violence, Abuse, and Trauma Summit in San Diego, CA.
- You can register for this conference here: https://www.ivatcenters.org/san-diego-summit
October
November
Saturday, November 23rd
“Working With Consensual Non-Monogamy With Couples and Families: Increasing Awareness and Clinical Competency.”
Poster presented at the National Council on Family Relations Annual Conference in Dallas Fort Worth, Texas.
- You can register for this conference here: https://www.ncfr.org/ncfr-2019
December
Presentation Schedule for 2018
January
February
Monday, February 5th at 3-4:30pm with Dr. Melissa Springstead
Mindful Self-Care for Teachers, Staff, Parents, and Families of Young Children
Hosted by the California Head Start Association Family Engagement Conference
- Great for parents and teachers!
- You can register for this event here: http://www.cvent.com/events/california-head-start-association-2018-annual-conference/custom-19-e6b74dda1225444c81b4544a0b276d07.aspx
Thursday, February 8th at 5:30-6:30pm
Parent Education Academy Workshop: Mindfulness for Children and Families
Hosted by Young & Healthy at Eliot Arts Magnet Academy
- Open to the public!
Wednesday, February 28th at 6pm-7:30pm
Parent Education Academy Workshop: Growth Mindset
Hosted by Young & Healthy at Sierra Madre Elementary School
- Open to the public!
March
Friday, March 2nd (ALL DAY)
Marriage and Family Therapist Career Options
Hosted by La Costa Canyon High School
- For students only
Wednesday, March 21st at 7-8:30pm with Dr. Melissa Springstead
Mindfulness Tools for Children, Adolescents, and Families
Hosted by the YMCA at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital (4th floor council rooms), 1812 Verdugo Blvd, Glendale
- Open to the public!
April
Saturday, April 14th at 1:30pm with Brittany Aliado, M.A.
Mindfulness: A Gateway to Compassion, Acceptance, and Peace in the Face of Suffering
Hosted by the Unity Conference: Communities in the Wake of Disaster
- Presentation open to all conference attendees
- You can register for this conference here: http://unityconference.wixsite.com/2015
May
Monday, May 14th, at 6pm with Melissa Springstead, and more!
Angst Movie Premiere and Panel Discussion
Hosted by Westridge School for Girls, Fusion Pasadena, and Anchor Children and Family Counseling
- Open to all community members
Friday, May 18th, at 9am
Self-Compassion, Self-Care, and Staff Wellness
Hosted by Pacific Clinics Head Start
- Presentation is closed to staff
June
July
August
Thursday, August 16th at 10am-12pm
Self-Care for Staff-Wellness
Hosted by 5 Acres
- Presentation is closed to staff
September
Wednesday, September 5th at 9am-12pm
Trauma-Informed Practices for Teaching Artists
Hosted by Young Musicians Foundation
- Presentation is closed to staff
October
Saturday, October 13th at 9:30am-12:30pm with Jennifer Gillett, MA
Performative Storytelling with Adolescents, Adults, and Families to Facilitate Empathy and Connection
Hosted by the Expressive Therapies Summit
- Presentation open to all conference attendees
- You can register for this conference here: http://www.cvent.com/events/2018-expressive-therapies-summit-nyc-registration-site/event-summary-32a3f1fab47149c7a4fe7edeeaa8c76e.aspx
November
Thursday, November 15th, at 7:45pm
Research Discussion on School-Based Mindfulness & Art Therapy Groups: A Program Evaluation
Hosted by the AAMFT Annual Conference
- Presentation open to all conference attendees
- You can register for this conference here: http://networks.aamft.org/conference/home
December
Friday, December 14th at 10:30am-11:30am
Young & Healthy’s Mindfulness Program in Pasadena Unified School District
Hosted by Young & Healthy at the PUSD Mental Health Consortium Meeting
- Close to Mental Health Consortium
Thursday, December 20th at 10am-12pm
Self-Care for Staff-Wellness
Hosted by 5 Acres
- Presentation is closed to staff
Presentation Schedule for 2017
January
Saturday, January 28th, 2017 at 10am-5pm with Dr. Noah Hass-Cohen, PsyD, LMFT, ATR-BC
Child Mindfulness and Art Therapy Workshop
Hosted by the Alliant Art Therapy Club
- Great for parents, teachers, clinicians, mindfulness practitioners
- You can register for this event here: http://arttherapyclub.wixsite.com/cspp/childmindfulnessworkshop
Tuesday, January 31st, 2017, at 9am with Dr. Melissa Springstead, PsyD, LMFT
Mindfulness Intervention as part of Trauma Informed Care Training
Hosted by Young and Healthy
- You must be invited to this event by Young and Healthy Pasadena as part of a four-part certification series training.
February
March
Friday, March 3rd, 2017, at 1:30pm
Child Mindfulness and Art Therapy in a School Setting: A Program Evaluation
Hosted by the AAMFT-CA Annual Conference
- Great for mental health professionals and students
- You can register for this event here:
http://aamftca.org/2017-aamft-ca-7th-annual-division-conference/
April
Sunday, April 2nd, 2017 at 10am with Dr. Noah Hass-Cohen, PsyD, LMFT, ATR-BC:
Self-Compassion, Mindfulness, and Art-Based Therapy for Children: Curriculum and Application
Hosted by the Expressive Therapies Summit Los Angeles and UCLArts and Healing
- Great for mental health professionals, students, parents, teachers, artists
- You can register for this event here: http://www.expressivetherapiessummit.la
Wednesday, April 12th, 2017 at 10:45am with Dr. Melissa Springstead:
Trauma Informed Mindfulness Interventions for Children
Hosted by the California Head Start Association's Annual Health Institute
- Great for early childhood education professionals
- You can register for this event here: http://caheadstart.org/health_institute_conference.html
Sunday, April 24th, 2017 at 10:00am
Child Mindfulness and Art Therapy Groups in a School Setting: A Program Evaluation
Hosted by the Family, Child, and Couple Conference of Southern California at Alliant International University
- Great for students and young professionals in the field
- You do not need to register for this event!
May
Wednesday, May 10th at 10:00am
Trauma Informed Mindfulness Interventions for Children
Hosted by The Whole Child in Whittier
- Closed event for clinicians at the agency
June
Tuesday, June 20th at 11am
Mindfulness, Trauma, and the Brain
Hosted by Young and Healthy
- Closed event for staff retreat
July
August
Monday, August 7th at 3pm
Signs and Solutions to Stress: Self-Care Strategies
Hosted by Head Start and Pacific Clinics
- Closed event for staff training
Tuesday, August 8th at 12:30pm
Trauma Informed Mindfulness Interventions for Children
Hosted by Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD)
- Closed event for teachers at selected focus schools in PUSD
Wednesday, August 9th at 3:30pm
Signs and Solutions to Stress: Child Wellness Strategies
Hosted by Head Start and Pacific Clinics
- Closed event for staff training
September
Sunday, September 17th, at 9:30am
Signs and Solutions to Stress
Hosted by Growing Families at La Canada Presbyterian Church
- Open event to the public!
October
Wednesday, October 18th at 2pm
Mindfulness-Based Art Therapy Interventions for the Elderly Population
Hosted by San Fernando Valley Community Mental Health Center
- Closed event for clinicians at the center
November
December
Wednesday, December 13th at 6pm
Parent Education Academy Workshop: Mindfulness-Based Art Therapy Interventions for Parents and Families
Hosted by Young & Healthy at Rose City High School
- Open event to the public!