Here are just a few examples of the feedback Tina receives from the people who hear her speak.

"Tina Bryson is an inspiring teacher who knows how to tell captivating stories to demonstrate clearly how to apply science in ways that deeply enhance a child’s development. Professionals and parents alike will both enjoy and benefit from Tina’s compelling experiential learning approach.”

- Daniel J. Siegel, MD

“I could listen to Tina for hours! Everything she says is compelling, relevant, and meaningful to parents and professionals trying their best to raise and support resilient kids with healthy brains.

Tina Bryson captivates her audience at every moment by combining relatable, compelling stories with brain science--so accessible in fact that you can’t help but leave motivated and ready to implement all the strategies she suggests!

In every presentation, Tina combines the art of parenting with the science of building brains in a way that nobody else can. Her honesty, humor, and candor draw us into a deeper understanding of how to be a better parent, and what to do when we inevitably fall short. Once you’ve heard her speak, you will never parent the same way again.”

Mona Delahooke, Ph.D.

"I've seen [Tina Payne Bryson] speak, and she's laugh out loud funny."

- Kim Elsesser, Forbes Magazine

"I've heard Tina speak several times - at various camp industry conferences and at her keynote address for more than 1,500 people at the Momentous Institute. Tina is an energetic and engaging speaker who always has great stories and examples that make her brain and behavioral insights more relatable. If Tina is on the speaking schedule, I'm there! Regardless of having read all of her books and having heard her speak multiple times before, I continue to have “aha!” moments each time I hear her. Tina distills complicated neuroscience into easy-to-understand, actionable strategies to help us all understand and respond better to our own and our children's emotions. Tina's insights aren't just for parents, either. The tips she shares work with adults, too! Best of all, Tina's just plain fun to listen to."

-Audrey Monke, Camp Director (Gold Arrow Camp) and Author of Happy Campers: 9 Summer Camp Secrets for Raising Kids Who Become Thriving Adults

“There is not a more engaging speaker than Tina Payne Bryson! She is a master at translating complex science into understandable language and applicable strategies that resonates with audiences on a deep level. You can see the "Ah ha's" going off in people's brains and they listen to Tina. She leaves her audiences feeling inspired and hopeful!”

- Heather Bryant, Director of Innovation & Impact, Momentous Institute

"In my 20 years as a Marriage and Family Therapist, I have not been so excited and hopeful about any concept or idea as I am about interpersonal neurobiology and attachment theory as articulated by Dan Siegel.  The practical implications of these ideas are some of the most important of our time, and Dan’s colleague, Tina Bryson, is an extraordinary communicator of this work.  Tina makes these complex issues accessible to both lay people and mental health professionals alike.  Her down to earth honesty, vulnerability and humor disarm and engage us in a special way to enable our curiosity and awareness to soar, and to make room for new and more effective ways of parenting and relating to those closest to us.  In short, she’s a rare treat!"

- Rick Kidd, M.A., M.F.T., Pasadena, CA

“Even in the company of the most renowned speakers, Tina Payne Bryson stands out for her perfect blend of science based strategies and relatability.  She is one of the few speakers we have brought back for subsequent engagements and the feedback is consistently glowing.”

-Michelle Kinder, Executive Director, Momentous Institute

"The attribute I prize most in a speaker is the quality of her presence - her personal, professional presence. The attribute I prize most in a presentation is the practical knowledge I glean from it. Based on the generous, authentic, intentional way(s) that Tina Bryson engaged with her material and our community during her presentations at our school, she embodies all these attributes in spades.

Tina’s talks are as informative as they are accessible, even—perhaps especially—to lay audiences. Part of her skill as a presenter derives from her ability to convey her vast expertise in simple, clear, and memorable ways. What’s more, she simplifies even complex topics (like interpersonal neurobiology, childrearing, and attachment theory) without over-simplifying them.

Much of Tina Bryson’s credibility derives from her professional training and scientific expertise. Yet just as much derives from her life experiences as a person and a parent. Her remarkable ability to integrate these personal and professional domains is one of the keys to her effectiveness as a presenter. The caliber of Tina’s synthesis of pertinent research is first-rate. So is her ability to convey this information cogently and coherently, through compelling stories or vivid anecdotes and examples.

Tina’s skills as a presenter also shine during Q&A time after she concludes her more formal remarks. Tina attends carefully, respectfully, and thoughtfully to every question she is posed. She listens hard - and well - to the dilemmas, puzzles, or concerns that her audience members raise. Then she responds patiently and generously to their conundrums or queries - with her characteristic authority and warmth.

Before Tina’s first visit to our school community had even ended, we were already looking forward to planning when and how to get her back. Why? Because she has some eminently practical wisdom to share. She has mastered the relevant scientific literature. And she is able to bring it to life with humor, charm, and an abiding lack of pretense. Her over-riding aim is simply to get important - often cutting-edge - information into the hearts, minds, and hands of parents, teachers, students, and kids who can profit from this knowledge. By following Tina’s trademark, brain-based tips, we can help ourselves, our friends and families to thrive, and our students and schools alike to be more successful. My colleagues and I recommend her most enthusiastically as a substantive and versatile presenter. For Tina enriched our school community immensely during her recent visit here. We can’t wait to work with and learn as much from Dr. Bryson again!"

- Mike Pardee, Director of Character Education, Kinkaid School, Houston, TX

"Dr. Tina Bryson is an inspiring speaker who brings humor, compassion and scientific knowledge to her workshops for parents and teachers.  She is an engaging presenter using personal anecdotes to effectively illustrate the everyday conundrums of parenting and teaching. Dr. Bryson has a unique ability to relate her expertise in child-rearing theory into practical strategies for the classroom and home."

- Jane E. Rosenberg, Director, Pacific Oaks Children's School

"Dr. Tina Payne Bryson led a full-day workshop for our Director Mentors. Her rare ability to share complex research findings in a clear, humorous, and memorable way kept all of us engaged the entire day. In fact, after a full day, several Directors asked me if I could prevail upon Dr. Bryson to lead an impromptu discussion after dinner. They didn’t want her to leave!  The research Dr. Bryson has done, as well as her deep knowledge of other research findings on brain development, is critically important for both directors and teachers in Early Care and Education. However, her presentation style is so down-to-earth, so rich with memorable visuals and stories, that she was the perfect choice as keynote speaker for out Mentor Teacher Institute in June 2008.  Last week at our 2009 Mentor Institute—a year almost to the day since hearing Dr. Bryson’s presentation—one Mentor Teacher shared with me that she uses one of Tina’s suggestions ‘all of the time’ with her fellow teachers and with parents. Only a powerful message matched with a captivating delivery could make such a lasting impression!"

- Ellen Morrison, Program Manager, California Early Childhood Mentor Program

Testimonials Gathered from Audience Reviews:

“Your lecture was wonderful and so informative. In fact, my husband and I used your connection strategies during separate instances this weekend and we were amazed when we compared notes. Both of us prevented an almost meltdown and addressed my son’s really big feelings. Honestly, it was like magic.”

"I signed up thinking this would be a benefit for my kids, but really I think this is going to just help me be a better person all around."

"Thank you so much for your insight and openness.  I really like the way you present the material; it’s comprehensive but easy to follow with great examples.  Your personal examples especially set a tone for the class and promote sharing and learning from each other.  What I love most about the class is how much I’m learning on both a personal and intellectual level.”

“This session was very informative.  Every teacher should hear this information before entering the classroom in order to understand and meet the emotional needs of their students.”

“Reinforced my strong beliefs about how to be better and change students not only at school but at home as well.”

“Great science-based info. She made me rethink the way I can better help my most difficult students.”

“The patterns of attachment information was interesting. I look forward to learning more.”

“Tina was terrific.  She helped remind me to continue to look deeper at a child’s behavior at school.”

“I could directly connect this to students I serve.”

“OMG OMG OMG!! Thank you thank you thank you!!”

“4S's amazing. I loved everything about this presentation. More of it would be awesome.”

“Amazing! Should be an annual contributor! :-)”

“This is the second time I have heard Tina speak and I leave thinking I need at least 2 days!”

“Very, very helpful and useful information that is important to learn. She explained a complex topic in a way that was interesting and easy to understand.”

“This session helped me to see why some of our students act the way they do and why. And why their parents do. Now I have a path to take to come alongside to help. Thank you!”

“Everyone around me kept saying, "Wow!", as Tina spoke on attachment, connecting, and what the 4s look like. She always gives practical, immediately applicable, strategies.”

“I am taking away so many strategies from this on how to handle certain kids in my class!”

“Awesome speaker - have her give the same talk every year - everyone needs to hear it.”

“There is so much more I want to learn from Tina. I appreciate how you take something so complex of the brain and make it understandable.”

“I loved everything about this presentation! All the information was on target and immediately useful!”

“Key takeaway - it’s not too late. It was nice to know the brain research supports what we’re already doing. Tina does a great job breaking down complex science so everyone can understand.”

“Best speaker of the day!! She captivated and audience and gave relevant information for schools.”

“I was thinking that her talk would just be a refresher since I had seen her several years ago but was pleasantly surprise that is was new information. She is a wonderful speaker and writer with an uncanny ability to communicate complex research findings about the brain in a way that is easily understandable and practically applicable.”

“I wanted to let you know that I have been a licensed psychologist for 40 years and that the workshop that you gave yesterday in Mt. Laurel, N.J. was one of the best I have been to. Your engaging style and ability to deliver a great amount of information kept my wife and I interested for the entire day.”

“Tina: I so loved your speech today. It seems like every word that comes out of your mouth I totally resonate with! I really appreciate all your education, research, expertise AND your experience as a real mom! Anyway, you have just acquired another huge fan…which I am sure you have plenty of!”