With decades of collaborative and consultation experience, rest comfortably knowing that with Trudy, Helge, Psy.D., of San Rafael Healing, you'll be in good professional and healing hands.

Arcadia University

Depression in women throughout the lifespan. Invited lecture. Physical Therapy Department. Glenside, PA. (2006/2008/2009, Fall)

American Psychological Association (APA)

American Psychological Association Books, contributing reviewer, Washington, DC (2008, April)

Translating research on insomnia in women into practice. Panel discussant. APA Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA. (2010, August)

Whole person healthcare: Psychologists’ collaboration with internists, gynecologists, and oncologists. Continuing education workshop. APA Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA. with Coons, H. L., (2007, August)

A comparison of three guided imagery tapes with cancer chemotherapy patients. Poster presentation.  APA National Conference, Washington, DC. with T., Caruso, P., & Kneier, A. 2000, August)

Body, Mind, Spirit Expo

Weekend of Healing. Healer. Body, Mind Spirit Celebration, Sacramento, CA. (2023, April 1-2)

Introduction to Energy, Faith and Spiritual Healing. Presentation, Sacramento, CA (2023, April 1)

Bryn Mawr Hospital

Conquering fear. Invited address. Cancer Survivor’s Day Conference, Villanova, PA. (2010, April)

Relationships and communication after cancer. Invited address. Supported by the Cancer Foundation for Personal Wellness. (2010, January)

Coping with chemo brain. Invited address. Supported by the Cancer Foundation for Personal Wellness. (2008, June) (2007, December)

Cancer Foundation for Personal Wellness

Board of Directors. Wynnewood, PA (2006–2008)

Davis Community Presbyterian Church

Healing of the Spirit, Presentation. Davis, CA. (2019, September 19)

Fox40 Morning Show, KTXL

Pink Week: Coping emotionally with breast cancer. Television segment. In C. Bernard (Executive Producer), Sacramento, CA. (2017, October)

Good. Morning Sacramento, KMAX

National Anxiety Disorder Screening Day. Television segment. In E. Amorde (Executive Producer), Sacramento, CA. (2001, May)

Gilda’s Club

Intimacy after cancer. Invited address. Warminster, PA. 2010, October)

Body image and intimacy after cancer. Invited workshop. Warminster, PA. (2009, January)

Kaiser Permanente

Working with oncology patients. Northern California Postdoctoral Training Symposium, South Sacramento, CA. (2026, July 26)

Science of forgiveness. Part I & II Continuing medical education. Behavioral Medicine Grand Rounds, South Sacramento, CA. (2025, May 28, July 23)

Working with oncology patients. Parts I and II. Continuing medical education. Behavioral Medicine Grand Rounds, South Sacramento, CA. (2023, May 24)

Positive psychology in light of COVID‑19.  Continuing medical education. Behavioral Medicine Grand Rounds, South Sacramento, CA. (2020, May)

Infertility and third‑party assisted reproduction consultations. Post‑doctoral training seminar, South Sacramento, CA. (2020, April) (2015, June)

CBT‑I: Non‑pharmacological insomnia treatments. Continuing medical education. Psychiatry Department, South Sacramento, CA. (2018, October). Post‑Doctoral Grand Rounds, South Sacramento, CA. (2013, June), Sacramento, Roseville, and Rancho Cordova, CA. with Wolf, V (2001, May & August)

Sleep habit hacks. Physician wellness seminar. Elk Grove, CA. with Van‑Horn Gatlin, H (2018, October)

Bariatric surgery: Overview and psychological consultation. Behavioral Medicine Grand Rounds. Kaiser Permanente, South Sacramento, CA. (2018, September). Adult Medicine, Elk Grove, CA. (2016, June). Psychiatry Department, Roseville, CA. (2016, June)

Emotional experiences after cancer diagnosis. Multidisciplinary breast cancer clinic, South Sacramento, CA. (2017, February)

Behavioral health/primary care integration workshop, CESR Innovation Conference, Doherty, J., & Helge, T. D., Denver, CO (2015, October)

Conquering fear. Invited address. Breast Cancer Workshop, South Sacramento, CA. (2014, March)

Depression in primary medicine. Continuing medical education presentation. South Sacramento, CA. with Kitazono, R., Newman, A., & Van Horn Gatlin, H. (2014, March)

Feederism. Behavioral Medicine Grand Rounds, South Sacramento, CA. (2014, February)

Coping with infertility. Behavioral Medicine Grand Rounds, South Sacramento, CA. (2013, September)

Hypertension and stress. Invited presentation. Annual Community Health Fair, South Sacramento, CA. Helge, T. (2005, August) (2002, August)

Multidisciplinary behavioral medicine treatment models in primary care. Workshop. New Physician Orientation, South Sacramento, CA. (2003, July)

Multiple sclerosis and depression. Invited address. Multiple Sclerosis Support Group, South Sacramento, CA. (2003, September)

Evidence‑based behavioral management of chronic pain. Continuing medical education workshop. Sacramento, Roseville, and Rancho Cordova, CA. with Pruitt, S., (2001, April & May)

Living Beyond Breast Cancer

Fear of recurrence: Coping with stress and seeking support. Invited address. Networking Meeting, Philadelphia, PA. (2009, July)

Living Beyond Breast Cancer’s guide to understanding insomnia and fatigue. Contributing reviewer for Hartstock, M. A., Haverford, PA. (2009, March)

Living with advanced disease. Invited address. Women Living with Advanced Breast Cancer 2nd Annual National Conference. Villanova, PA. (2008, May)

Mercy Retirement and Care Center

Cognitive deficits. Nursing continuing education workshop. Oakland, CA, with Kamena, M., Ohrlee, N. (1997, May)

Communication in skilled nursing facilities. Nursing continuing education workshop. Oakland, CA, with Weyland, L. (1997, March) 

New Earth Events

Weekend of Healing. Healer. Psychic and Healing Arts Fair. Grass Valley, CA. (2024, September)

Spiritual Shamanic Healing. Presentation. Grass Valley, CA. (2024, September)

Weekend of Healing. Healer. Psychic and Healing Arts Fair. Grass Valley, CA. (2024, March)

Weekend of Healing. Healer. Psychic and Healing Arts Fair. In collaboration with Rosa Mystica Spiritual Healing, San Diego, CA (2025, January)

New Living Expo

Weekend of Healing. Healer. The 21 Annual New Living Exposition. In collaboration with Rosa Mystica Spiritual Healing, Marin Center, San Rafael, CA. (2024, April 19-21)

Healing Your Soul After Narcissistic Relationships. Presentation. The 21 Annual New Living Exposition. Marin Center, San Rafael, CA. (2024, April 19-21)

Paoli Hospital

Improving relationships and communication. Invited presentation. Supported by the Living Through Cancer Foundation, Paoli, PA. (2007, November)

RESOLVE: The National Fertility Association

Infertility and the holidays. Round‑table panelist. RESOLVE Annual Family Building Conference. Philadelphia, PA. (2006, December)

Sacramento King’s Basketball

Young Women with Breast Cancer. Co-interviewee. Video production.  Produced by Kaiser Permanente, Sacramento, Aired at the Sacramento King’s Basketball Halftime Show to Promote Breast Cancer Awareness. Sacramento, CA. (2026, October 26) 

Soul Garden Holistic Healing

Weekend of Healing. Healer. Soul Awakening Holistic Healing Festival. Woodland, CA. (2025, April)

Substance Abuse Initiative of Greater Cleveland

Mental health, building solid relationships, and self‑esteem. Invited address. Girl Power Conference. Cleveland, OH. (1999, October)

Summit Sports Training Center

Treating insomnia naturally. Invited workshop. Summit Sports Training Center. Villanova, PA. (2008, April)

Sutter Hospital Medical Resident Grand Rounds

The behavioral management of insomnia. Kaiser Permanente, South Sacramento, CA. (2003)

The Wellness Community

Mood, body and sexuality after cancer. Invited presentation. “Return to Wellness” series. Bala Cynwyd, PA. (2007, September 20)

Sexuality after cancer. Invited presentation. The Wellness Community, “Return to Wellness” series, Bala Cynwyd, PA., Coons, H., & Helge, T. (2006, November)

Soul Search

Weekend of Healing. Enlightenment Expo, Psychic and Healing Fair. Concord, CA. (2026, August 8-9)

How Home and Business Clearings Can Help You Flow with Your Divine Potential. Presentation. Enlightenment Expo, Psychic and Healing Fair. Concord, CA. (2026, August 9)

Weekend of Healing. Enlightenment Expo, Psychic and Healing Fair. San Francisco, CA. (2024, January 27-28)

Spiritual Shamanic Healing. Presentation. Enlightenment Expo, Psychic and Healing Fair. San Francisco, CA. (2024, January 27)

Thriving Pink

Metastatic Breast Cancer Thriver’s Circle. Discussion Facilitator, Davis, CA (2025, January – 2026, September)

Day of Healing, Healer – Thriving Pink, Davis, CA. (2025, February).

UCSF/Stanford Mount Zion Medical Center

A comparison of guided imagery techniques with chemotherapy patients. Invited Presentation. Psychosocial oncology multidisciplinary group. San Francisco, CA. with Caruso, P. (1997, August)

Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Wade Park Division

Behavioral management of insomnia. Continuing education. Cleveland, OH. (2000, September)

Detecting the early signs of dementia in medical outpatients. Resident rounds. Cleveland, OH. (1998, November)

Walter Reed Army Medical Center

The behavioral management of insomnia. Continuing medical education. Bethesda, MD. (2007, February)

Coping with infertility. Continuing medical education. Bethesda, MD. (2007, February)

World Health Organization

Adherence to medical recommendations. Report. World Health Organization Meeting on Adherence to Long‑Term Therapies, Geneva, Switzerland. Pruitt, S., & Helge, T. (2001, June)