Let's Talk Mental Health!
Need a speaker for your next group? The Center provides experts to talk about a wide range of topics from parenting teens to suicide to setting healthy boundaries. We can provide a panel discussion or individual speakers based on your needs. If you don't see your topic in the list below, feel free to ask. Most topics can be adjusted for your audience. We also have bilingual speakers available.
(Each talk is about 1 hour in length unless noted)
Nonprofit Mental Health Training
Nonprofit missions thrive because of caring, dedicated, professional staff. Investing in staff development helps teams better understand the needs of those they serve and gain practical tools to support their own well-being. Nonprofit Mental Health Training is provided in two half-day sessions. Click for detailed information about topics covered and pricing.
Mental Health in the Workplace
Flexible talk series for businesses and law firms—offered as lunch-and-learns, virtual sessions, or meeting presentations—equipping employees with practical strategies for emotional and relational well-being at work and at home. Topics include communication, conflict management, life transitions, and focused discussions on parenting, anxiety, depression, and more.
3-hour mental health training.
Teacher/Staff Professional Development
Engaging, practical mental health workshops designed specifically for teacher and staff development days. These sessions equip educators with tools to manage stress, support student well-being, and foster resilient, healthy learning environments—for themselves and their school communities. 3-hour mental health training. Click for detailed information about topics covered and pricing.
Mental Health, Faith, and the Church
Details coming soon.
3-hour mental health training.
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Depression and Anxiety: What to Watch for and How to Help
Depression and anxiety are words used often in our society, but how do you know for sure if you are experiencing them? We will describe common symptoms associated with these struggles to give you a clear understanding of what to look for. It will also provide a brief overview of treatment options and how friends and family can help someone experiencing anxiety or depression.
Screens, Social Media, Technology, and Mental Health
Technology gives us instant access to information and entertainment, but it can also shorten our attention spans and weaken real connection. Explore the impact of screen use, common barriers to change, and practical strategies for stepping away from devices and reengaging with life.
Youth & Difficult Thoughts: Suicide Prevention, Response, and Postvention
Teen suicide is frightening, but informed, connected communities save lives. This workshop equips parents, ministers, educators, and caregivers with practical tools for prevention, recognizing warning signs, and having confident conversations about risk, faith, and help-seeking.
The Sandwich Generation
As parents, we have kids under our watch, and many times, we are also called upon to care for and support our aging parents. We will provide insight and tips for managing the stress that can come with the demands of being in the middle of loved ones needing our attention.
Parenting Preschoolers
The preschool years are challenging and important. Tips for handling common challenges of parenting preschoolers from tantrums to trouble sharing.
Understanding the Mental Health Needs of Children
This workshop helps parents understand how challenges like ADHD, anger, depression, and anxiety impact children and teens—and how to distinguish typical behavior from concerns that need attention. You’ll leave with practical, research-based strategies to support your child’s emotional well-being, confidence, and success at home and at school.
Parenting in the Pre-teen and Early Teen Years
Just as our kids are evolving, parenting must evolve, too. Learn key objectives for the emotional and relational development of your child for each grade, 5th-8th grade.
The Teenage Brain
What makes your pre-teen and teen click? Understanding adolescence and the development of the brain goes a long way toward helping you maintain your peace of mind and know how you can effectively guide your child.
From Parenting to Launching
Parents of teens and young adults beginning college have to find the right balance - knowing when to step in and when to step back. The challenges change as our teens age and the parenting strategies need to change too. Learn strategies for maintaining a relationship with young adults while beginning the process of preparing them to launch from the home.
Dating Abuse Education
Help teens and the adults who support them recognize the difference between healthy and unhealthy dating relationships. Learn to identify warning signs of controlling or abusive behavior, understand the impact of dating abuse, and challenge common myths about relationships. Practical guidance on setting boundaries, practicing consent, and supporting someone who may be experiencing abuse.
Marriage: Emotionally Focused Communication
God designed us for connection, and when that bond feels threatened, our brains and bodies react with real panic. This talk explores how emotionally focused communication—learning to be Accessible, Responsive, and Engaged—can interrupt destructive conflict patterns and help couples move from disconnection to lasting closeness.
Navigating Grief and Loss
Explore practical strategies for navigating grief and loss, insights on processing emotions and building resilience through difficult times. Learn about the stages of grief, common challenges, and coping mechanisms that foster healing and support. Provides tools and perspectives to help find comfort and hope in the journey through loss.