Speaking & Lectures
Talk Topics
Medical Syncretism in the Hospital Setting
An introduction to the medical syncretism framework — integrating Two-Eyed Seeing with art psychotherapy practice in multicultural pediatric populations. Originally presented at Lurie Children's Hospital.
Art Psychotherapy as Clinical Medicine
Challenging the perception of art therapy as supplemental or recreational — making the case for art psychotherapy as a primary clinical modality in acute and complex medical care.
Cultural Intelligence in Medical Care
How clinicians can move beyond cultural competency checklists toward genuine cultural humility and integrative clinical practice with diverse families.
Grief, Ritual, and the Medical Setting
Drawing on folklore studies, anthropology, and clinical practice to address existential distress, bereavement, and meaning-making in pediatric medicine.
Diaspora, Identity, and the Therapeutic Relationship
How immigrant and diasporic experience shapes patient and clinician identity — and why it matters clinically.
She is available for:
Grand rounds presentations
Conference keynotes and breakout sessions
Interdisciplinary training days
Medical humanities symposia
Community Mental Health
Professional Development Groups
Corporate Wellness
Section 4: Speaking Inquiry CTA
Invite Isabelle to Speak
For speaking inquiries, topic development, or institutional training, reach out directly.
Monthly Peer Consultation Group
Connect with Therapists online the first Saturday of every month from 7:30-8:30 CST for peer consultation, resource sharing, and case presentation
Listen to The Medical Syncretism Lecture
Presentation on Medical Syncretism in the hospital and clinical setting as a licensed clinician working with multicultural populations
Read the Crevice Substack and contribute to conversation
Interested in multicultural therapy, cultural art responsiveness, and multi-modality therapeutic interventions? Subscribe and read it here