Dr. Stacie Shivers

11/25/2025

Last week, I had the pleasure of attending, and participating as a panelist in a program on arts integration in mental health treatment, at the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT) convention. As a first-time attendee, it was truly inspiring to connect with so many dedicated professionals committed to learning, growing, and advancing a wide range of mental health interventions.

The highlight of the conference was collaborating with an amazing group of like-minded colleagues who share a passion for using the arts—dance, painting, crocheting, virtual reality—as powerful vehicles for healing and wellness. I feel honored to have been part of such an important panel alongside these inspiring professionals.

A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Jenny Seham for bringing us together and for all of the foundational work you do to promote the integration of arts and mental health. Thank you as well to Dr. Gifty Ampadu and Dr. Emma Kaywin for your inspiring research and contributions, and to Nancy Colorado for keeping us organized and grounded as our panel moderator.

I am beyond grateful for this experience and deeply motivated to continue spreading awareness about the impact, benefits, and essential role of the arts in our lives.

10/11/2025

Linden Board of Health Annual Health and Wellness Fair. Grateful to share information about community resources and mental health awareness. Shout out to my High School Intern and family for helping out today!

09/21/2025

Another opportunity to support efforts to promote mental health awareness. I had a wonderful time meeting community members and families at the Kimberly Anne Wilson Foundation's 5k Race and Family Walk. Great way to start the week.

09/14/2025

South Orange Community Day! Enjoying the beautiful weather and supporting community building. Great opportunity to meet others, build connections, and promote wellness.

08/29/2025

I had the pleasure of offering a professional development program to the staff at The Winston School of Short Hills. What a delight it was to share a space for learning and exploration with this dedicated team of educators. Thank you for the opportunity!

We were delighted to welcome Dr. Stacie Shivers, Psy.D., clinical psychologist and certified school psychologist, to The Winston School of Short Hills as part of Professional Development week! Dr. Shivers shared her expertise with our staff, offering insights on supporting children, adolescents, and families. We are so grateful for her time and dedication to fostering emotional wellness and creating inclusive, safe, and affirmative spaces in our schools and communities.

12/03/2024

$15.67 makes a bigger impact than you know!

Access Psychology Foundation provides access to mental health services to underserved, racially diverse populations. We partner with schools and community youth organizations to provide evidence-based training for teachers, admins, youth counselors, and other frontline staff, giving service providers the tools they need to identify and meet youngsters’ mental health needs.

This Giving Tuesday, our goal is to raise $15,670 – that's mental healthcare services for 1,000 children! To help us hit our goal, an incredibly generous anonymous donor will match dollar-for-dollar, up to $7,835 - that's 500 children! This gift will be unlocked once we hit the halfway mark to our goal.

Please keep Access Psychology Foundation on your philanthropic list of priorities. Give here: https://www.access-psychology.org/donate/

09/24/2024

Had a great time chatting on about mental health and sharing more information about Balanced Insight! Take a look... (link in comments)

In Episode 45 of That Westfield Podcast, we welcomed Dr. Stacie Shivers, a licensed clinical and school psychologist. Stacie shared insightful discussions on...

09/21/2024

Had a great time participating in the South Orange Community Health Fair! Great way to promote health and self-care.

09/13/2024

I am excited to share about my feature on News 12 Westchester! Earlier this week, I had the opportunity to discuss the impact of this presidential election season on our youth. In the segment, I provide recommendations for ways that parents can guide and support their children during this challenging time. I'm grateful to have had space to talk about this important topic. Take a look...

Dr. Shivers says students of all ages are experiencing heightened anxiety connected to the deep division and intensity of this year's presidential race.

07/07/2022

Find your calm....
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It's time for another mindful moment. Did you take a minute (or 5 or 20 or 30) for yourself today? If not, do your check in now! Listen to what your body needs and take a moment of pause to listen to your breath, be still, focus on tranquility, or gentle move. There is no right or wrong way to embrace a moment of peace. Be true to what works for you.
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06/23/2022

Though there are many aspects of our day that may be out of our control, we can shift views about our locus of control by reframing the way we think. Essentially, locus of control is our perception of the control we have over events in our lives. When we change our focus to highlight the small gems that happen in your day, the small (medium or big) wins of the day, we grow our mindset...and this can have a resoundingly positive effect on our mood.
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✨️Find the gems and enjoy the goodness ✨️
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