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Learning Series

Explore our free video series featuring practical guidance and insights from our clinical team.

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Resilience

How to Build Kids’ Resilience, with Mary Alvord, PhD

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Back-to-School Preparation

How Families Can Prepare for the School Year

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Neurodiversity & Resilience

Strength-Based Resilience: The Protective Power of Talents and Special Interests

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Family Resilience

Parenting Through Tough Times: Building Resilience at Home

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Child Development

Preparing for Kindergarten: Social-Emotional Development

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Parenting Stress

Parenting in the Midst of Stress and Uncertainty

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School Anxiety

Helping Kids Navigate Back-to-School Jitters

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Autism, ADHD & Anxiety

Understanding Autism, ADHD, and Anxiety

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Media Appearances

Press coverage, interview, and expert commentary

February 2026

Your teen turned to AI instead of you. What experts say parents can do

American Psychological Association · Technology · Featuring Mary Alvord

APA Feature
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February 2026

How to build kids’ resilience, with Mary Alvord, PhD

Resilience Lab Podcast · Episode 142 · Featuring Mary Alvord

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May 2026

The Metacognitive Habit: Practical Wisdom in AI-Augmented Care

Georgetown University Pellegrino Report · Technology · Featuring Michael Morse

University Report
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December 2025

Perils of AI Companions in Teens

The Washington Post · Technology & Society · Featuring Elizabeth Malesa

The Washington Post
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October 2025

Mental Health for Kids

Washington Family Magazine · Mental Health Feature · Featuring Elizabeth Malesa

Washington Family Magazine
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October 2025

Doctor Radio: Anxiety

SiriusXM Doctor Radio · Anxiety Segment · Featuring Elizabeth Malesa

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January 2025

A Growing Number of States Are Considering Bills to Ban Cellphones in Schools

NBC News · School Cellphone Policy · Featuring Mary Alvord

NBC News
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July 2019

Could Our Efforts to Avoid Anxiety Only Be Making It Worse?

The Washington Post · Anxiety · Featuring Mary Alvord

Washington Post
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August 2018

High School Is Overwhelming, for Kids and Parents. Here's How to Get Off to a Good Start

The Washington Post · Back-to-School Guidance · Featuring Mary Alvord

Washington Post
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August 2018

Your Child Is Nervous About the New School Year, Which May Be Normal — or Not

The Washington Post · Back-to-School Anxiety · Featuring Mary Alvord

Washington Post
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September 2017

For Teens Knee-Deep In Negativity, Reframing Thoughts Can Help

NPR · Teen Mental Health · Featuring Mary Alvord

NPR
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July 2017

Media Psychologists Warn of the Risks of Parents Disclosing Too Much Information About Their Children on Social Media

Interview · Parenting and Social Media · Featuring Mary Alvord

Interview
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March 2017

Is Online Therapy Legit? What You Need to Know

Fox News Health · Online Therapy · Featuring Mary Alvord

Fox News Health
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January 2017

Stress in the Workplace

USA Today · Workplace Mental Health · Featuring Mary Alvord

USA Today
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June 2016

Raising Responsible Children Video Series: #TalkEarly Expert: Dr. Mary Alvord

APA #TalkEarly · Raising Responsible Children · Featuring Mary Alvord

APA Feature
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Upcoming Workshops

Explore upcoming events, workshops, and learning opportunities for children, teens, adults, and families.

Friday, September 26

Neurodiversity: Treatment Considerations and Strategies to Improve Outcomes

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This CE is offered via live Zoom meeting. You will receive handouts and the Zoom link by separate email a week before the presentation.

Friday, October 3

Parenting Through Tough Times: Building Resilience at Home

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Co-hosted by NeuroSpice Girls and Alvord, Baker & Associates

Friday, October 10

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Social Anxiety in Children and Adolescents

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This CE is offered via live Zoom meeting. You will receive handouts and the Zoom link by separate email a week before the presentation.

Friday, November 14

Help Clients Heal, Cope & Thrive: A Framework for Racial & Cultural Stress

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This CE is offered via live Zoom meeting. You will receive handouts and the Zoom link by separate email a week before the presentation.

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Located in Capitol Hill, Chevy Chase, Columbia, and Rockville/Potomac, MD, Alvord Baker is dedicated to empowering our clients with evidence-based and personalized care.

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