Dr. Kagan has worked as a consulting psychologist for county departments of social services, child protection services, and several child and family service agencies.  Professional honors include two awards for distinguished achievement in child and family services.  Dr. Kagan has been a workshop leader and keynote speaker at national and international conferences sponsored by family therapy, psychology, family violence, trauma research, and child welfare associations in the United States, Europe, and Asia, at annual conferences sponsored by family service agencies in the United States and Canada, and at state and regional conferences of trauma therapy, family violence, and home-based family service associations.  Dr. Kagan''s presentations, articles, and books highlight practical and innovative approaches that practitioners can utilize to help children and families overcome traumatic stress.