Tammy Schamuhn, R. Psych
Child Psychologist, Best-Selling Author, and International Speaker
Tammy Schamuhn is a Registered Psychologist, Play Therapist, and internationally recognized speaker known for her ability to blend science, story, and soul. As the co-founder of the Institute of Child Psychology, Tammy has spent over a decade helping parents, educators, and professionals understand the “why” behind children’s behaviour—and how to respond with connection and compassion instead of control.
“Tammy was informative, straightforward, and her talk was deeply touching. Tammy’s no-nonsense style drove some important points home and left me with a lasting impression.”
-Megan Marriot
Whether she’s speaking on stage or teaching online, Tammy’s warmth and humour bring complex neuroscience and attachment theory to life in a way that feels deeply human and instantly practical. Her courses and keynotes have reached hundreds of thousands of people worldwide, empowering adults to raise emotionally resilient, confident, and connected children.
If you’re looking for a speaker who will leave your audience inspired—or a course that will transform how you see and support children—Tammy’s work is where evidence-based psychology meets heart-centered parenting.
Psychologist, Speaker, Author & Consultant
Tammy is a Registered Psychologist and Registered Play Therapist Supervisor. Tammy also has a Bachelors of Education from the University of Alberta and practiced as an elementary teacher in Edmonton before going on to complete her Masters degree in Psychology. Tammy is the Founder and former Executive Director of Family Counselling Centres, and the Co-Founder and Director of the Institute of Child Psychology.
Tammy has been working in private practice for the past decade in Alberta, primarily with children and their families. She also supervises offer clinical supervision masters-level counselling students, and provisional psychologists. Tammy also has a big place in her heart for animals developed an animal-assisted therapy program that operates from her property called ‘Hooves of Hope Ranch’ and founded the Child-Centered Animal-Assisted Therapy Association (www.ccaata.com).
Tammy approaches her clinical and educational work with parents and professionals with an attachment and neurobiological lens: all of her work is based on the neurology of the brain and how attachment is integral to adaptive functioning of both children and adults. As a child who endured much trauma in her past she speaks about her personal experiences with family substance abuse, domestic violence, emotional abuse, and how the power of connection is integral to healing and overcoming adversity.
Tammy is passionate, empathic, and down to earth. Her no non-sense approach, woven with humor and personal narratives makes her relatable and her information about mental health, interpersonal neurobiology, trauma, and attachment easy to digest for the audience.