Lynne Kenney, PsyD Lynne Kenney, Psy.D., is a mother of two, a practicing pediatric psychologist in Scottsdale Arizona and the author of The Family Coach Method. She has advanced fellowship training in forensic psychology and developmental pediatric psychology from Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School and Harbor-UCLA/UCLA Medical School. Dr. Kenney speaks internationally about enhancing executive function, social and academic skills with motor movement. Her 2015 book with Wendy Young Bloom: 50 things to say, think and do with anxious, angry and over-the-top kids is cultivating cultures of kindness in homes and classrooms worldwide. Lynne is dedicated to helping families, teachers and clinicians apply BrainSmart skills to enhance learning and behavior. Combining her love for motor movement and brain development, Dr. Lynne s newest endeavor, Play Math, is helping children ages 6-11 learn their math facts with playground balls and hoola-hoops for better algebraic thinking. Her interests include: teaching motor math to low-income children, parenting without punishment, education, cooking, horses, art, music, sports and family life. Recently named one of the Top 25 Docs to "Listen to" on Twitter, Dr. Kenney is a featured contributor in Parents, Parenting, Good Housekeeping, Real Simple and People Magazines. Dr. Lynne has spoken with thousands of parents and teachers recently about brain development, executive function, play and behavior. Through Kenney Digital Media Dr. Kenney develops and promotes experts brands enhancing the availability of quality experts and products for education, nutrition, health and exercise worldwide. For more visit www.lynnekenney.com. Education Psy.D - Pepperdine University, 1992. APA Accredited Program. M.A. Physical Education - Sport Psychology, University of Southern California, 1986.
B.A. Psychology, University of Southern California, 1984. Fellowships 1992-1993 Pediatrics, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center/ UCLA Medical School. Joint appointment in the Department of Pediatrics and the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. 1991-1992 Forensic and Clinical Psychology, Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital/ Harvard Medical School. Licenses Psychologist 1994 to Present State of Arizona #3041 Psychologist 1994-2007 State of California #13712 Expertise Infant and toddler education & interventions Preschool developmental, learning & behavioral issues Educational and behavioral enhancement for 3-7 year olds Math enrichment ages 6-12 (Fine/gross motor activity based, timing and rhythm for better thinking) Executive function and self-regulation interventions with 4-17 year olds Academic training for educators regarding motor, timing and rhythm interventions for children who have challenges with executive function, learning and self-regulation In-home interventions teaching The Family Coach Method to clinicians worldwide Qualifications 25+ years in psychology and education o Licensed psychologist State of Arizona 20 years o International speaker regarding executive function, selfregulation, brain-based interventions and play therapy 2
o Over 400 television appearances, script development, teleprompter, on-air host, on-air expert o Online media expert 2006-present (Real Simple, Success, People, Parents, Parenting, Working Mother, The Coffee Klatch, Pediatric Safety, Vidoyen) Proven success in brain-based interventions, author, speaker, expert content distribution, product development o Move 2 Think ~ Neurocognitive Interventions for better thinking and behavior o Play Math ~ A neurocognitive math program for children ages 6-12 designed to enhance math facts, conceptual math and understanding of math factors o Author, writer, brand campaign creator, product developer Experience May 2013 Present Play Math Ambassador ~ Bringing motor math to children around the world via education and exploration of the role of movement in learning International Speaker ~ BrainSmart interventions for ADHD, selfregulation, EF, anxiety, play and SPD Case Consultation ~ Developmental pediatric psychology and neurocognitive interventions consultation for clinicians January 2009-2013 Pediatric Psychologist/The Family Coach Specializing in pediatric psychology. Team member and consultant with Beljan Psychological Services regarding developmental, behavioral and educational interventions with children ages 2-17. September 2008-May 2010 Instructor, North Central Parenting Group, Infant II Class. Teaching 20 moms about the psychological, physical, nutritional and social care of their infants. 3
October 2006-January 2009 Consulting Psychologist/The Family Coach North Scottsdale Pediatrics. Wellness and Better Family Living through in-home, inschool and in-vivo health, nutrition, exercise, sports, activity, learning, developmental and behavioral interventions. April 1994-2006 Psychologist, Private Practice. Developmental-Pediatrics and Forensic Psychology. Pediatric assessment and intervention, judicial training, counseling, parenting education, and behavioral interventions for children with developmental issues. Projects emphasized parenting education through development of digital-media platforms such as radio, television and web-based communities. April 1994-March 2004 Psychologist, Melmed Center, formerly Developmental Pediatric Associates, Scottsdale, Arizona. Multidisciplinary team member focusing on clinical/forensic evaluations and treatment of infants, toddlers, children, adolescents and adults. Developmental/behavioral assessments of infants, toddlers and young children, therapy of toddlers and children, and developmental interventions for children with special needs. Social skills enhancement in children, parent skills training and divorce education. Forensic evaluations in family law, civil and criminal court. Contemporary Publications The First 30 Days: 35+ Teacher Tips To Improve Behavior Management in Classrooms (Kenney & Young, 2015) Bloom: 50 things to say, think and do with anxious, angry and over-the-top kids (Kenney & Young, 2015) UnhookedBooks Play Math Manual (2013, 2015) Move 2 Think, LLC My Very Own School (2013) In-home preschool planning for toddlers and preschoolers Move 2 Think, LLC The Family Coach Method (2009) St Lynn s Press Pittsburgh 4
Academic Publications Weinstock,D. & Markan, L. (2006). Training custody evaluators formalizing training to assert minimal competency, Journal of Child Custody, 3 (2), 1-21. Markan, L. & Weinstock, D. (2005, July). Expanding evaluations and therapeutic interventions in family court. Family Court Review, 43 (3), 466 480. Markan, L. & Weinstock, D. (2002). Bench book for therapeutic interventions in family court. Booklet written for Conciliation Courts Arizona Chapter, annual meeting, Sedona April 19-21. Markan, L. (2000). Your friend Froggie Boze: A child's guide to coping in the hospital. The Child & Family Research & Development Program. Markan, L. & Vigil, D. (1999). "Forensically Informed Treatment: Conducting psychotherapy at the intersection of law and psychology," unpublished manuscript. Markan, L. & Vigil, D. (1998). "A judges guide to therapeutic interventions in cases with sexual abuse allegations in domestic relations court." Paper written for the Judicial College, Supreme Court of Arizona. Markan, L. & Perrin, G. (1998). "Serving Children: Obtaining consent to treat, evaluate or disclose information." AzPA Practice Bulletin. Kenney, L. & Vigil, D. (1996). A lawyer s guide to therapeutic interventions in domestic relations court. Arizona State Law Journal, 28, 629-672. Hoppe, C. & Kenney, L. (1996). Applying test data to enhance conflict resolution among custody litigants. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Toronto, August. Hoppe, C. & Kenney, L. (1995). Integrating the data: An MMPI-2 and Rorschach analysis of child custody litigants. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, New York, August 12-15. 5
Meloy, J.R., Gacono, C. & Kenney, L. (1994, February). A Rorschach investigation of sexual homicide. Journal of Personality Assessment, 62, 58-67. Saywitz, K., Trickett, P., & Kenney, L. (1994). Mental health intervention with children exposed to community and domestic violence. Grant proposal. Hoppe, C. & Kenney, L. (1994). Investigating the psychological characteristics of custody litigants. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Los Angeles, August 12-15. Kenney, L. (1992). A Rorschach study of child sexual abuse allegations in custody/visitation disputes. Dissertation Abstracts International. Kenney, L. (1989). A cognitive-behavioral support program for wives of professional athletes. Unpublished manuscript. Community Contributions September, 2010-Present. Volunteer Parenting Educator, PVUSD January, 2004-Present. Board Member, The Lisa Johnson Foundation, supporting the spirit of teenagers November, 2002-Present. Consultant ABC Channel 15 News, Sonoran Living, Smart Family and The List January, 2008-2011. Consultant, International Nanny Association November, 2006-2007. Ambassador, National Head Start Association January 2006-May, 2010. Speaker, Scottsdale Parenting Group March, 2004-2006. Mesa United Way Ready to Learn (Ages 0-5) Trainer August, 2004-April, 2005. Workgroup on family law statutes, Domestic Relations Committee, Supreme Court of Arizona January, 2003-June, 2004. Family Court Advisory Committee, Superior Court of Arizona Maricopa County 6
February, 2001-February, 2003. Board Member, Association of Family and Conciliation Courts Arizona Chapter February, 1998-October, 2001. Mental Health Committee, Superior Court of Arizona, Maricopa County January, 1997-January, 2000. Board Liaison, Arizona Psychological Association January, 1997-January, 1998. Participant, Mental Health Expert Work Group on professional training regarding sexually violent persons, Jack Potts, M.D., Chair June, 1995-January, 1997. Participant, Mental Health Expert Work Group on professional training regarding competency to stand trial evaluations, Jack Potts, M.D., Chair April, 1994-January, 2003. Pro Bono Multi-disciplinary Evaluation Team, Court Forensic Services, Superior Court of Arizona 7