Joan is an inspirational keynote speaker, TV producer, host and guest on national radio and television shows including Oprah. View from her archive of informative presentations, television appearances, live streaming, radio and more below.
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Joan E. Childs, LCSW
Joan E. Childs, LCSW is an experienced, renowned therapist, whose work and skill is recognized regionally and nationally. She has been in private practice since 1978. Her resume in brief includes three published books, I HATE THE MAN I LOVE: A Conscious Relationship is Your Key to Success, THE MYTH OF THE MAIDEN: On Being a Woman and WHY DID SHE JUMP? My Daughter’s Battle with Bipolar Disorder, soon to be a movie.
Joan E. Childs
Joan E. Childs has been a licensed clinical social worker since 1978 specializing in change work for human potentiality, personal growth and self actualization. She was chosen to be the first affiliate of the John Bradshaw Center in the United States and is a consultant to many corporations, hospitals, universities and academic institutions.

You Are Not Alone: Coping with Mental Illness Addiction & Recovery
A panel discussion with the psychiatrist, the therapist, the patient and the family. You Are Not Alone: Coping with Mental Illness Addiction & Recovery Moderated by: JOAN E. CHILDS, author of Why Did She Jump? featuring psychiatrist CHRISTOPHER LA RICHE & therapist JONATHAN BENZ with a presentation of each perspective and audience participation.

South Florida
Channel 6
South Florida Channel 6 interview with Joan E. Childs, LCSW
Video on YouTube

Health Smart: Why Did She Jump? Battling Bipolar
Psychiatrist and author, Joan Childs, shares the story of her daughter who struggled with a Bipolar disorder that led to her suicide and gives advice on how to help your loved ones who may be suffering from the disorder.
Lu Parker reports on KTLA News at 10 on Sept. 23, 2014, Los Angeles, CA.

Joan Childs KNX Business Hour
Joan E. Childs is interviewed on KNX Business Hour
KNX Business Hour Broadcast

Channel 6 News
Channel 6 News interview with Joan E. Childs in the aftermath of Robin Williams tragic suicide.

Solutions – WLRN Channel 17
“Solutions” a TV talk show designed to inform the community about mental health issues. Joan E. Childs discusses relationships with Dr. Cava, “When the Rocks from a Persons Head Fits the Holes in Another Persons Head.”


National Television Shows
- Oprah
- Danny Bonaduce
- Rolanda Watts Show (twice)
- Sally Jessy Raphael
- The Gordon Elliot Show
- Jenny Jones
- The Mark Wallberg Show
- Maury Povich Show
- The Montel Williams Show
- The Charles Perez Show
- Ask E. Jean America’s Talking Network
- Ricki Lake
- The John Bradshaw Difference
Most Recent Speaking Engagements include:
- The Jewish Federation Woman’s Day Conference with Marcia Clark
- The National Women’s Exhibition, Miami Beach Convention Center
- Woman’s Miami Chamber of Commerce
- Multiple workshops and Professional Seminars
- Multiple Corporate Conventions and Spouse Programs
- More than twenty-five book signings and presentations, both nationally and locally
CURRENT MAGAZINE INTERVIEWS AND ARTICLES
- GOOD HOUSEKEEPING
- BEAUTY
- AMERICAN SWIMWEAR
- FIT
- MARIE CLAIRE
- COSMOPOLITAN