Dr. Pfaffinger is a health psychologist and consultant in private practice. She first worked as a nurse and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in hospital, clinic and public health settings for 14 years. After receiving her PhD from The University of Minnesota’s Psychology in the Schools and Community, Dr. Pfaffinger worked for over 20 years as a pediatric psychologist/health psychologist specializing in the care of children, teens and adults who have the often overlapping concerns of anxiety and somatic complaints and chronic health conditions. She has worked as a health psychologist in both general medical and sub-specialty clinics (including Pulmonary and Cystic Fibrosis Clinic; Myelodysplasia Clinic; Pediatric Diabetes & Endocrinology Clinic; Pediatric Renal Clinic; The Center for Exercise and Nutrition Therapy.) In 2017 Kate joined the Developmental and Behavior Pediatrics teaching group at the University of Minnesota, co-leading seminars for pediatric residents completing their DBR rotations. She received Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindful Self-Compassion teacher training through University of California-San Diego Mindfulness Center. Recently retired from clinical practice, Kate continues to develop and present workshops and retreats for a variety of audiences on topics including mind-body medicine, clinical hypnosis, mindfulness and self-compassion.