Media Consultant: Dr. Anne Brtek is a licensed clinical psychologist who is a regular contributor on NBC affiliate NEWS FIRST 5/30 in Colorado Springs and PsychologyTodayOnline.com. She has been interviewed as an expert in publications pertaining to the following subjects: suicide; domestic violence; Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD); aggression and violence relating to video games; laws regarding sexual offenders; Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and the military; and road rage.

Expert Witness: Anne Brtek, PsyD, has testified as an expert witness in the following roles: Parenting Time & Parenting Responsibility (Custody) Evaluator; Child & Family Investigator (CFI); and Parenting Coordinator/Decision Maker. She focuses primarily on physical and sexual abuse; adolescent juvenile offense specific treatment and evaluations; psychological evaluations; and treatment of adolescents.

Public Speaker/Trainer: Dr. Anne Brtek has engaged in public speaking, panel presentations and has conducted training in regard to the following topics: trauma; divorce; depression; anxiety; juvenile sexual offenses; assertiveness skills/role-playing; mandated reporting of child abuse; recognizing signs of physical and sexual abuse; suicide precaution monitoring; Parenting with Love and Logic classes; and "So Sexy, So Soon" presentations, which focus on the trend of children becoming sexualized at a young age and how parents can protect their children.

TALKING TO KIDS ABOUT SUICIDE
by John Romero 
Featuring Dr. Anne Brtek, licensed clinical psychologist in Colorado Springs

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The news of Bronco wide receiver Kenny McKinley's suicide sent a shockwave through the community. Police reports say McKinley was depressed and even spoke of killing himself. It's tough to understand for anyone, especially kids. Clinical psychologist, Dr. Anne Brtek says it's important to talk to your children when things like this happen. "You explain to the child that this individual who they so looked up to and admired so much is a human being as well." she explains. Read More Download PDF

WINTER BRINGS ON DEPRESSION FOR MANY
by John Romero 
Featuring Dr. Anne Brtek, licensed clinical psychologist in Colorado Springs

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The holiday season is here. For most of us that means presents, family and laughter. But as the weather changes it can turn to severe depression for some. It's called Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD. "It's a form of depression that often occurs in the winter months. Primarily it pertains to the deprivation of light." explains Dr. Anne Brtek, a clinical psychologist in Colorado Springs. Read More Download PDF

PROTECTING THEIR HOME TURF
The Colorado Springs Gazette
by Linda DuVal
Featuring Dr. Anne Brtek, licensed clinical psychologist in Colorado Springs

With every drop of water laid upon her velvet surface, with every caress of the mulching mower, with every tender snip of the hand- trimmer we express our emotion. We love our bluegrass. But the love affair with the non-native plant that carpets most Pikes Peak region lawns is costing us, big time. Water that should be saved for drinking is being fed to its thirsty roots. It may be time to kiss her goodbye. Read More Download PDF