Melissa L. Holland, PhD, is the Program Coordinator and Professor of School Psychology at the California State University, Sacramento (CSUS), and has a private practice specializing in work with children, adolescents, and their families. She is both a licensed clinical psychologist and a certified school psychologist. Her publications and presentations focus on the emotional health of children and burnout and compassion fatigue for providers in the helping professions. She acts as a consultant in schools on the topic of social-emotional learning and the use of mindfulness, cognitive, and behavioral strategies with students. A particular focus is the use of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) for practitioners in the schools. She has worked extensively in the area of trauma and mental health in the schools, including clinical work, trainings for school districts, and research-related activities.