Professional Presentations

Dr. Deanna Sims has presented multiple professional presentations and facilitated therapeutic support groups.
  • The Relationship Between Diet and Pre-Menstural Syndrome at the Southwestern Psychlogical Association (SWPA) conference in Corpus Christi, TX (1993)
  • Siblings of Individuals with Tourette Syndrome at the Tourette Syndrome Association (TSA) international symposium in Burbank, CA (1996)
  • Cancer Support Group Facilitator, Baylor/Richardson Medical Center, Richardson, TX (1996)
  • Mood Disorders, Radio Broadcast FM 105.3, Dallas, TX (2001) 
  • Private Practice & Managed Care at the University of North Texas, Denton, TX (2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005)
  • What you REALLY do after saying "I Do": Communication and Conflict Resolution. Keynote speaker at St. Andrew United Methodist Church  Pre-Marital Workshop, Plano, TX (2004)
  • Ministering to Those Experiencing Divorce at St. Andrew United Methodist Church Stephen Minister Training, Plano, TX (2005)
  • Student Mentorship Program, Frisco Independent School District (2010)
  • Co-facilitator for Beyond Affairs Network (BAN), Frisco, TX Chapter (2011)
  • Healing From Infidelity Continuing Education Program for Clinicians at Collin College, Plano, TX (Spring and Fall 2011, Spring 2012)
  • Healing From Infidelity Continuing Education Program for Clinicians at Center for Anger and Lifestyle Management, Dallas, TX (2011)
  • Healing From Infidelity Continuing Education Program for Clinicians at Benchmark Counseling, Plano, TX (2011)
  • Healing From Infidelity Support Group, Grace Community Church, Plano, TX (2011 to present)
  • Symptoms and Treatment of Bipolar Disorder: Finding Hope and Encouragement for a Chaotic Condition. Lecture for the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX (2011)