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INSPIRING AUDIENCES
Dr. Kim Smolderen engages diverse audiences ranging from patients, physicians, and health professionals, to community stakeholders, administrators, and policy makers, among others.
With Dr. Smolderen’s science background and innovative teaching methods, you will be equipped with the knowledge and tools to gain new perspectives on creating value and healing experiences in a variety of settings, against an increasingly global and interconnected landscape. Audiences can gain valuable insights on person-centered care, value-based care, and shared decision making to enhance skills in providing patient-centered outcomes. In addition, integration of third wave therapies like eye movement desensitization reprocessing for somatic populations, non-Western healing insights ranging from yoga, mindfulness, hypnosis, and trauma-informed care are topics of expertise.
Dr. Smolderen disseminates insights from her own personal and professional journey through her interactive speaking and workshop experiences. Discover the power of positive psychology and learn practical strategies for building a successful career in integrated health care settings. Develop authentic leadership and personal development skills that set you up for success as we prepare for an era of value-based and holistic care.
Kim G. Smolderen, PhD
Speaking Topics:
Person-centered care
Integrated behavioral care
Quality of life
Positive psychology
Health and wellness (with a focus on cardiovascular health)
Cardiovascular psychology
The mind-body connection
Health policy and advocacy
Quality and outcomes
Value-based care
Integration of third wave therapies like eye movement desensitization reprocessing for somatic populations
Non-Western healing insights ranging from yoga, mindfulness, and meditation traditions
Hypnosis
Trauma-informed care
Recent Speaking Engagements
Yale Club, May 24-25, 2024
Co-Director and Speaker Yale Vascular Medicine Outcomes (VAMOS) Conference: "New Horizons — Integrated Cardiovascular Care of the Future"
New York City, NY
Fibromuscular Dysplasia Society of America Annual Meeting 2023
“Perspectives of Health, Illness, and Healing:
Connecting Mind, Heart, and Soul”
Cleveland, OH
American College of Cardiology Annual Meeting 2023
Equitable cardiovascular team-based care, the role of the psychologist
New Orleans, LA
University of Alberta, Alberta Initiative for Mental Health Innovation 2023
“Improving Cardiovascular Outcomes: The Case for Integrated Cardiovascular Behavioral Health Care”
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Speaking venues
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