I have presented on a number of topics and I can tailor a presentation to suit the needs of the audience for parents, for school districts, and for both mainstream and alternate schools.
At-Risk Youth and Mental Health Topics
- Start With Your Core Values and Beliefs
- Empathy vs. Sympathy
- Social Construct Theory vs. Disorders
- Labels and Their Effects
- The Benefits of Intergenerational Events and Connectedness
- Self-esteem
- Self-fulfilling Prophecy
- Learning Gaps vs Learning Disabilities
- The Gifted “Problem Youth”
- Roots of Issues vs. Symptoms
- Differences Between Relationships and “Acquaintanceships”
- The Importance of Behaviour Modeling
- Creating Pride Without Superiority
- Creating a Culture of Acceptance
- Giving Voice Through TEDx, Ignite, and Other Public Speaking
- Reacting to Trauma and Overcoming the Effects
- When and How Far To Push Them to Challenge Themselves
- Working With Seniors
- Working With Elementary Schools
- Creating a Culture of Acceptance
- Giving Back