About Dr. Ann Steiner, Keynote and Workshop Presenter

Ann Steiner, Ph.D., MFT, is a licensed marriage family therapist who has professional and personal experience with chronic physical illness. This makes her a dynamic and powerful speaker invited to give keynote addresses and other talks throughout the US and internationally for medical and mental health organizations, consumer groups and other illness-related organizations. 

Her professional career spans twenty-six years of supervising and consulting with therapists, illness-related organizations and self-help groups as well as a private practice with individuals and groups in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Dr. Steiner has authored many articles published in professional journals and books. In addition:

• She was featured in an inspirational photo-essay book about women who have dealt with major obstacles, Believing in Ourselves: A Celebration of Women, Andrews McMeel, 2002.
• She is currently writing a self-help book, the companion text for her audio CD, The Rollercoaster of Chronic illness: How to Add Joy to the Ride.

Download a free copy of Dr. Steiner's Medical Information Form, a method for tracking daily medication intake, and emergency contact information.

You can see a partial list of organizations to which Dr. Steiner has made presentations as well as detailed information on her qualifications and experience on her Biography page.

Please see the page about booking Dr. Steiner for your organization for more information.

Sample Talk Topic Menu

Illness-Related Talks

• The Rollercoaster of Chronic Illness: How to Add Joy to the Ride
• Top 10 Tips for Coping with Illness
• Communication Tips for Better Living with Chronic Illness

For Self-Help Group Leaders

• Top 10 Tips for Keeping your Groups Healthy
• Understanding the Normal Stages of Coping with Chronic Illness

• Believing in Ourselves:  One Woman's Journey From Wheelchair to Motivational Speaker

Sample Presentation Description

Illness, Aging and Disability Related Topic

The Rollercoaster of Chronic Illness: How to Add Joy to the Ride 

This presentation will help you:

• Understand normal reactions to illness and disability
  
• Improve teamwork with family and friends
• Increase your comfort asking for, giving and receiving help
• Make room for comfort and joy
• Deal more effectively with health care providers
• Increase compassion for yourself and others

Dr. Steiner has presented workshops about coping with chronic medical illness and the Therapist's Professional Will for organizations such as the:

• Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, Herrick Hospital Psychiatry Grand Rounds, Berkeley, CA
• American Group Psychotherapy Association
• Aplastic Anemia & MDS International Foundation
• Arthritis Foundation, Northern California
• California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
• California Pacific Medical Center, S.F., Radiation Oncology Department
• California Psychological Association
• Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Research, Inc., Keynote Address
• International Human Learning Resources Network
• Kaiser Hospital, Department of Psychiatry, Walnut Creek, CA
• The Psychotherapy Institute, Berkeley, CA
• Sjogren's Syndrome Symposium, Swedish Hospital Medical Center, Seattle, WA, Keynote address
• University of California, Davis, Coronary Heart Disease Reversal Program

MEETING PLANNERS, CONFERENCE PLANNING COMMITTEES

Dr. Steiner is passionate about helping patients and therapists live life to the fullest. She gives keynote addresses, leads workshops, is a motivational speaker, and consults with patients, organizations, practicing therapists, attorneys, and health care workers. Any content area can be presented as inspirational keynote presentations, in-service training events, half or all-day workshops, group discussions, etc.

I prefer to design each presentation to address the particular needs of your membership or organization.  The format can include interactive sections, short small group discussions etc.

If you have any questions or want to discuss whether and how I can be of assistance, please feel free to send an email with your phone number and a variety of times when it would be convenient for me to return your call. 

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