Speaking
Available as:
- Keynote speaker
- Workshop presenter
- Panelist
Available to speak for:
Colleges and Universities
Non-Profit Agencies
Business Organizations
Hospitals
Mental Health Agencies
Professional Development
60 Minute Presentations
(45 minutes of content followed by 15-minute Q & A)
Managing the “Monkey Mind”
This interactive presentation will explain what anxiety is, how it differs from stress, as well as where it occurs in the brain. Participants will also leave with some tried and true practical strategies to reduce anxiety.
*This is one I do frequently and it can be tweaked for students, faculty/staff, mental health agencies, hospitals, and business organizations
Speaking
Available as:
- Keynote speaker
- Workshop presenter
- Panelist
Available to speak for:
Colleges and Universities
Non-Profit Agencies
Business Organizations
Hospitals
Mental Health Agencies
Professional Development
60 Minute Presentations
(45 minutes of content followed by 15-minute Q & A)
Managing the “Monkey Mind”
Managing the "Monkey Mind"
This interactive presentation will explain what anxiety is, how it differs from stress, as well as where it occurs in the brain. Participants will also leave with some tried and true practical strategies to reduce anxiety.
*This is one I do frequently and it can be tweaked for students, faculty/staff, mental health agencies, hospitals, and business organizations
#SelfcareisNOTSelfish
We can often find it easier to take care of others than ourselves. This workshop explores why that is, emphasizes that our number one job is to keep ourselves filled up, and also provides some rock-solid tips for preventing burnout and learning to love what you do again.
*This one is also quite popular and can work for lots of different groups such as Student Affairs, Health Care Workers, Teachers, Counselors, and anyone else in the helping professions. It is very possible to tweak this workshop for the business world as well, with a twist on “work/life integration.”
#SelfcareisNOTSelfish
#SelfcareisNOTSelfish
We can often find it easier to take care of others than ourselves. This workshop explores why that is, emphasizes that our number one job is to keep ourselves filled up, and also provides some rock-solid tips for preventing burnout and learning to love what you do again.
*This one is also quite popular and can work for lots of different groups such as Student Affairs, Health Care Workers, Teachers, Counselors, and anyone else in the helping professions. It is very possible to tweak this workshop for the business world as well, with a twist on “work/life integration.”
Optimism as a Lifestyle
It takes courage to be happy. This interactive workshop helps participants to unveil their own “explanatory style,” as well as to understand how this affects our daily interactions at school, work, and with our relationships. We will discuss the importance of ridding ourselves of the 3 P’s of pessimism.
Optimism as a Lifestyle
Optimism as a Lifestyle
It takes courage to be happy. This interactive workshop helps participants to unveil their own “explanatory style,” as well as to understand how this affects our daily interactions at school, work, and with our relationships. We will discuss the importance of ridding ourselves of the 3 P’s of pessimism.
Trauma & Resilience
This is a content heavy presentation delivered in a way that is digestible to bring trauma-informed education to middle schools, high schools, colleges, universities. The T & R presentation also works well for medical and mental health agencies, police, EMT’s, and firefighters. We will discuss what trauma is, how it differs from big stress, how trauma rewires the brain, and resilience strategies for healing and moving forward with confidence.
*I have done this in a larger level as a keynote, and it can also be tweaked for a smaller, interactive group
Trauma & Resilience
Trauma & Resilience
This is a content heavy presentation delivered in a way that is digestible to bring trauma-informed education to middle schools, high schools, colleges, universities. The T & R presentation also works well for medical and mental health agencies, police, EMT’s, and firefighters. We will discuss what trauma is, how it differs from big stress, how trauma rewires the brain, and resilience strategies for healing and moving forward with confidence.
*I have done this in a larger level as a keynote, and it can also be tweaked for a smaller, interactive group
The Amazing Neurodivergent Mind Part I “The Fast Mind”
In this presentation, the core 4 traits of ADHD are explained, as well as why it is a misnomer. We will discuss what ADHD is and is not, the myths and misunderstandings, as well as the gifts this wild and wonderful mind has to offer.
The Amazing Neurodivergent Mind Part I “The Fast Mind”
The Amazing Neurodivergent Mind Part I "The Fast Mind"
In this presentation, the core 4 traits of ADHD are explained, as well as why it is a misnomer. We will discuss what ADHD is and is not, the myths and misunderstandings, as well as the gifts this wild and wonderful mind has to offer.
The Amazing Neurodivergent Mind Part II “Understanding and Embracing the Awesome Autistic Mind”
Similar yet different to Part I, we will discuss what autism is and is not, the myths and misunderstandings, as well as the gifts that tag along with this highly intelligent mind.
The Amazing Neurodivergent Mind Part II “Understanding and Embracing the Awesome Autistic Mind”
The Amazing Neurodivergent Mind Part II “Understanding and Embracing the Awesome Autistic Mind”
Similar yet different to Part I, we will discuss what autism is and is not, the myths and misunderstandings, as well as the gifts that tag along with this highly intelligent mind.
Teach Them How to Fish
This presentation is specifically designed for parents of first-year college students. I started this for “Family Weekend” at Champlain College where I teach some years ago, and was wonderfully pleased with its success. My largest credential was not the doctorate in psychology, but that my husband and I have 5 young adults who all went to college, so I get it. This workshop is highly interactive where parents have the opportunity to share what it is on their minds with this big life change.
Teach Them How to Fish
Teach Them How to Fish
This presentation is specifically designed for parents of first-year college students. I started this for “Family Weekend” at Champlain College where I teach some years ago, and was wonderfully pleased with its success. My largest credential was not the doctorate in psychology, but that my husband and I have 5 young adults who all went to college, so I get it. This workshop is highly interactive where parents have the opportunity to share what it is on their minds with this big life change.
Social Media and the Impact on Well-being
Here I discuss the research I have done on the impact of social media on college students’ well-being. There is a large focus on the detriments of the social comparison that naturally occurs from engaging with social media, primarily mental health. We will discuss “disconnected connection,” the effects that too much screen time and not being fully present have on our well-being, as well as how to lean into some healthier habits for long-lasting happiness.
Social Media and the Impact on Well-being
Social Media and the Impact on Well-being
Here I discuss the research I have done on the impact of social media on college students’ well-being. There is a large focus on the detriments of the social comparison that naturally occurs from engaging with social media, primarily mental health. We will discuss “disconnected connection,” the effects that too much screen time and not being fully present have on our well-being, as well as how to lean into some healthier habits for long-lasting happiness.
Spirituality, Meaning & Purpose
This presentation has its roots in the work of Columbia University’s Lisa Miller on, “The Awakened Brain.” We will discuss the spirituality crisis going on with young adults today and how a strong inner life serves as protection against depression. This interactive discussion also has some very cool hands-on activities which help to reveal one’s true passion, and ultimately leads to a sense of authentic meaning and purpose.
Spirituality, Meaning & Purpose
The detriments of enabling avoidance behavior in anxious college students, and why we need to make a shift toward strength and resilience-based education
This discussion will address the current challenges of educating and working with anxious young adults, primarily the obstacles resulting from maladaptive avoidance behavior. Some of these avoidant behaviors may include excessive late arrivals and absences, frequent requests for extensions on assignments, excuses for missing exams, resistance with class presentations and participation, frequent leaving while class is in session, and the role of social media. We will begin with a brief explanation of what anxiety is, where it occurs in the brain, and why the worry circuit’s inherent self-reinforcing system is at the root of faculty frustration. We will then wind up with some strategies for managing anxiety in and out of the classroom, including some helpful tips for managing accommodations successfully.
Spirituality, Meaning & Purpose
Spirituality, Meaning & Purpose
This presentation has its roots in the work of Columbia University’s Lisa Miller on, “The Awakened Brain.” We will discuss the spirituality crisis going on with young adults today and how a strong inner life serves as protection against depression. This interactive discussion also has some very cool hands-on activities which help to reveal one’s true passion, and ultimately leads to a sense of authentic meaning and purpose.
Spirituality, Meaning & Purpose
Less Coddling and More Adventure
The detriments of enabling avoidance behavior in anxious college students, and why we need to make a shift toward strength and resilience-based education
This discussion will address the current challenges of educating and working with anxious young adults, primarily the obstacles resulting from maladaptive avoidance behavior. Some of these avoidant behaviors may include excessive late arrivals and absences, frequent requests for extensions on assignments, excuses for missing exams, resistance with class presentations and participation, frequent leaving while class is in session, and the role of social media. We will begin with a brief explanation of what anxiety is, where it occurs in the brain, and why the worry circuit’s inherent self-reinforcing system is at the root of faculty frustration. We will then wind up with some strategies for managing anxiety in and out of the classroom, including some helpful tips for managing accommodations successfully.
30-minute workshops
Mindfulness: Meditation-on-the-go
This brief workshop explains what mindfulness is, how it differs from traditional types of meditation, as well as its many benefits. Participants will leave with some easy breathing techniques that they can do anywhere, and vagus nerve techniques that will provide an immediate calm down for the mind.
Gratitude Is the Master Key to Happiness
This brief workshop will explain why daily gratitude practice is essential to achieve a higher level of happiness. We will discuss how keeping a gratitude journal rewires the brain via something called, “The Tetris Effect,” and why positive changes are likely to occur after about 3 weeks.
30-minute workshops
Mindfulness: Meditation-on-the-go
Mindfulness: Meditation-on-the-go
This brief workshop explains what mindfulness is, how it differs from traditional types of meditation, as well as its many benefits. Participants will leave with some easy breathing techniques that they can do anywhere, and vagus nerve techniques that will provide an immediate calm down for the mind.
Gratitude Is the Master Key to Happiness
Gratitude Is the Master Key to Happiness
This brief workshop will explain why daily gratitude practice is essential to achieve a higher level of happiness. We will discuss how keeping a gratitude journal rewires the brain via something called, “The Tetris Effect,” and why positive changes are likely to occur after about 3 weeks.
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