SPEAKING & WORKSHOPS

Pauline "Polly" Weinstein LMFT Intern offers thoughtful, research-informed talks for schools, parent communities, and professional organizations focused on child development, family systems, and the realities of modern parenting.

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Her work explores the intersection of modern family life, high expectations, neurodiversity, emotional development, and whole-family well being. Drawing on clinical experience, developmental psychology, and neuroscience, Polly helps audiences better understand the internal world of children - and the invisible pressures many families carry.

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Polly is known for delivering talks that are intellectually engaging, practical, and deeply human. Educators and parents leave with language, frameworks, and tools they can immediately apply in their classrooms and homes.

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Common Speaking Topics include:

Balancing Rigor and Wellness

Supporting Whole-Person Excellence in High-Achieving Schools

The Mental Load of Modern Parenthood

Why capable parents feel overwhelmed — and what actually helps

Bright Minds, Big Feelings

Supporting gifted, sensitive, and neurodivergent children

Connection Before Correction

Attachment-informed approaches to behavior and discipline

Raising Humans in a High-Pressure Culture

Helping children develop resilience without burnout

Evidence Based Mind Body Skills 

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Audiences

Polly regularly speaks with:

• private schools and faculty

• parent education programs

• early childhood centers

• community organizations

• parenting groups

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About Polly

Pauline "Polly" Weinstein is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist – Intern and founder of Stardust Psychotherapy in Las Vegas. Her work focuses on the emotional lives of children and the family systems that support them.

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She holds a Master of Science in Couples and Family Therapy from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and a Bachelor’s degree in Developmental Psychology and Sculpture from Sarah Lawrence College. Her clinical work integrates neuroscience, attachment theory, and a mind-body systems perspective.

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Booking

To inquire about speaking engagements, workshops, or consulting please email polly@stardustpsych.com or use the contact form below.