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Speaking Engagements

See Below for Upcoming Events, or Select the Button Below to Request Dr. Paris for Your Event

Dr. Paris regularly speaks on the intersection of psychology and the Catholic faith, particularly in the areas of virtue and vocation. He has spoken at conferences, university Newman centers, parishes, and diocesan events such as Theology on Tap. He would be honored to be considered for your event and would be happy to tailor content specifically to your audience and goals.

Some of Dr. Paris’ specialty areas/topics for speaking include:

Using Tech with Temperance: Moderating Smartphone Use in Light of Thomistic Virtue Theory
Attachment, Relationships, and Vocational Discernment
Anxiety and the Virtuous Life
How Psychotherapy Can Help You Become a Saint
Healing from Trauma, Overcoming Pornography Addiction
Free to Love: Improving Marital Communication
Loving your Little Ones: A Parenting Skills Training Workshop
Or a customized topic that would be of benefit to your organization

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Dr. Paris presenting on attachment to media at FOCUS New Staff Training in Ave Maria, Florida (May 2026)

Speaking Request

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Upcoming Presentations

Called to Flourish in a Broken World: Pursuing Holiness Amidst a Mental Health Crisis
CALLED Conference by the Diocese of Arlington, VA Young Adult Ministry — Hyatt Regency Reston Hotel, Reston, VA | September 19th, 2026

Topic TBD
Webinar, MS in Clinical Psychology Program — Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MD | Fall 2026

All Things in Moderation: The Effects of a Media Fast on Mobile Phone Habits, Self-Control, Well-being, and Interpersonal Competence in Emerging Adults
Poster Presentation, Catholic Psychotherapy Association Conference — Franciscan University of Steubenville, Steubenville, OH | October 2026

Psychology of Spiritual Fatherhood
Shepherd’s Heart for the Family Priest Convocation — St. Mary’s University and Seminary, Baltimore, MD | November 16, 2026

Fatherly Behaviors in Pastoral Ministry
Shepherd’s Heart for the Family Priest Convocation — St. Mary’s University and Seminary, Baltimore, MD | November 16, 2026

Virtue, Freedom, and the Smartphone
SEEK Conference by FOCUS — Greater Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, OH | January 2027

Past Presentations

Virtue and Freedom: Media
FOCUS New Staff Training — University of Nebraska Lincoln, Lincoln, NE | June 2, 2026

Virtue and Freedom: Media
FOCUS New Staff Training — Ave Maria University, Ave Maria, FL | May 28, 2026

Psychological Assessment in the Inpatient Setting: Considerations and a Case Example
George Washington University Doctorate in Clinical Psychology Program — Washington, DC | June 21, 2024

All Things in Moderation: Exploring the Impact of a Media Fast on Emerging Adults’ Smartphone Habits, Self-control, and Interpersonal Competence
Institute for the Psychological Sciences Research Symposium — Divine Mercy University, Sterling, VA | January 29, 2022

Mental Health 101
Notre Dame of Maryland University Freshman Seminar — Baltimore, MD | October 2022

Depression and Anxiety in College: A Catholic Perspective
University of Mary Washington Catholic Student Community — Fredericksburg, VA | November 2021

It’s Not About You: An Appraisal of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy Through the Lens of a Catholic-Christian Integrative Approach to Humility
Institute for the Psychological Sciences Research Symposium — Divine Mercy University, Sterling, VA | January 30, 2021

Coping With the Pandemic
St. James Catholic Church — Falls Church, VA | Fall 2020