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& TRAINING

Consultation and training to help you navigate the path forward.

CONSULTATION SERVICES

 

We are experienced psychologists, trained to offer consultation to both families and organizations on a variety of topics. We are happy to provide targeted and individualized consultation in areas of our expertise.

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Specializing in:

  • Examination of previous reports and testing 

  • Advice on school choice and educational options

  • Advocacy with school districts, including IEP meetings

  • Referral to therapists, coaches, tutors and other professionals

  • Short-term parent coaching

  • Speaking engagements on learning disabilities, trauma-informed teaching, helping children and teens with anxiety, and more

  • How schools and organizations can support youth mental health

  • Helping schools and organizations become more trauma-informed

TRAINING SERVICES

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We are experienced in providing training and clinical supervision. We offer customized training for mental health professionals, educators, school psychologists, school counselors, and school administrators.

 

Specializing in:

  • Assessment and interventions for children with autism

  • Evidence-based interventions for learning disorders

  • Culturally competent assessment

  • Distinguishing between trauma and ADHD

  • Supporting students with trauma backgrounds

  • Interventions for students with anxiety

  • School struggles: mental health or learning disability?

  • Assessment with linguistically diverse children

  • Reading psychological and neuropsychological reports

Previous topics

We are experts and understand many topics as it relates to development, learning, and common neurodevelopmental or mental health disorders. Many of the following topics could be adapted to fit your individual needs.

 

Our psychologists had presented at Center for Practice Transformation (University of Minnesota), Bethel University, Minnesota Psychological Association, Minnesota Association of Independent Schools, Groves Academy, and Benilde St. Margaret's High School to name a few. 

Illustrated Map
for schools or mental health professionals:
Understanding and Accommodating ADHD
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Behavioral Disorders and ADHD

Neurobiology of
autism

de-escalation
strategies

developmental approaches to behavior issues in children

Broad overview of language-based learning disorders


neurobiology of anxiety and approaches for treatment




 
Autism spectrum Disorder (ASD)
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Working with trauma in youth

sleep issues in children and adolescents

behavioral issues: common diagnoses and treatments

a trauma-informed approach to teaching



dyslexia for School psychologists


developmentally-attuned risk assessment and response

meditation and mindfulness



 
depressive disorders
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Anxiety disorders in children

Mood disorders: Common diagnoses and treatment

social media and teen mental health


how to create reports that translate from clinical to school settings

screen time and technology for Youth

motivational interviewing coaching circles

Highlights of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)introduction to motivational interviewing


 
Illustrated Map
for parents:
How to stop Arguing with your kids and start empowering them

meditation and mindfulness

Pillow fights: sleep issues in children and adolescents

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IQ: What is it and what does it mean?

iep and 504 Plans: Adovocating for your child
working with adoption, foster care, and attachment disruptions

ADHD Over the LifeSpan
 

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About Us

Portage Psychology, P.A.

To portage means to carry a heavy load, navigating around obstacles to arrive at a new vista.

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Let us guide you on your journey.

LOCATION

10125 Crosstown Circle Suite 110

Eden Prairie, MN 55344

 

(612) 688-5933

 

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