This class is taught in English.

Students will have the opportunity to discuss books from the "Dog Man" series, as well as learn the fundamentals of guided relaxation with simple, fun breathing and relaxation exercises.

Hello all learners and parents!  My name is Mandy and I teach classes designed to help children reduce stress and anxiety.  I have 15 years of experience using techniques that are research-based and proven to aid in mind/body relaxation.  My goal is to help children learn to cope with and manage anxiety through techniques they can use throughout their lives.

My academic background is in Clinical Psychology.  I have both a B.S. and M.S. in Clinical Psychology and have 20 years of experience working with youth.  I have worked in a therapeutic setting since 2004, teaching social skills groups, relaxation exercises, art therapy, and play therapy sessions.  As a psychometrist, I have extensive experience administering comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations and cognitive rehabilitation assessments, including vision therapy and neurofeedback, with children and adolescents.  I have worked with a wide range of diagnoses (ADHD, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, Autism, Dyslexia, behavior disorders, etc.), ages (age 2 to adult), and intellectual levels (severely delayed to gifted).

I absolutely adore the "Dog Man" graphic novels, and have read them repeatedly with my three children.  I currently teach a one-time "Dog Man" themed relaxation class on Outschool, which has quickly become one of my favorite classes!

We will refer to the "Dog Man" series of graphic novels, written by Dav Pilkey.