Speaker Presentation Options
Workplace Mental Health & Well-being
Leaders will practice resilience skills that build social support and belonging, learn the U.S. Surgeon General Workplace Mental Health and Well-being framework (a roadmap for building a healthy workplace), and engage in small and large group leadership discussions to share key learnings. Please note this can be offered as both a live workshop and in…
Social Connection at Work
Leaders will practice resilience skills that foster coworker trust and empathy, learn about the benefits of social connection in the workplace and review the Surgeon General’s Advisory on the Healing Effects of Social Connection. Leaders will also brainstorm strategies for increasing social connection in the workplace. Please note this can be offered as both a…
Finding My Healing Lens: A Journey of Exploration & Reintroductions
Join Brandon on a heartfelt journey as he shares the different lives he’s lived while navigating his mental health struggles, victories, and path to healing in “Finding My Healing Lens: A Journey of Exploration & Reintroductions.” Throughout this session, you’ll delve into the complexities of mental health challenges and identity, exploring opportunities for fostering empathy…
The Mind: A War Won with Resilience
The Mind: A War Won with Resilience is a modified variation of Jade’s TEDX presentation. Interweaving her journey with mental illness, repeated failures, and unexpected life-altering events, Jade uses humor, visual displays, and real-life relatable scenarios to captivate and ignite the inner fighter and survivor in all of us. The audience will leave inspired and…
R.E.S.T. is Resilience
Did you know? Research shows that, “Self-compassion is one of the most powerful sources of resilience available to us,” and yet we live in a world where hustle & grind are overshadowing the importance of healing & grieving. Today, the student burnout rate is up to 75% while 83% of those students report their academic…
One Conversation Can Change A Life
One conversation has the capability to change your life. Just one. Detailing his lived experiences battling depression, anxiety, suicide attempts, psychiatric hospital visits, and loss of loved ones… to graduating college, becoming a published author, speaking across the country, and starting a family, Greg gives us a new way to look at hope; through conversations….
Struggle, Don’t Suffer (Recommended for High School and College Audiences)
“Struggle, Don’t Suffer” is designed to help youth understand the difference between going through a difficult time in life and dealing with mental health issues like depression, and suicidal thoughts. Helping distinguish between when they are struggling or suffering allows them to get the help and support they need. Through personal anecdotes, Donovan helps youth…
BYOBF
“BYOBF” stands for Be Your Own Best Friend and in this presentation, Donovan helps his audience recognize the importance of having a positive relationship with themselves. Lots of people know how to be a good friend to others, but many people struggle with being a good friend to themselves. By helping others recognize that when…
Crackin’ Up with Dr. Kris: Where Therapy Meets Comedy
If laughter is the medicine, let Dr. Kris and special guest comedians bring a one-of-a-kind therapy session meets comedy show experience to your organization. Build community, team work, and spread some cheer at a time where we need joy, not fear, germs, or frustrations to be contagious.
The Science of Mindfulness
Within this “Age of Anxiety”, the pressure to hyper-perform and jump through endless hoops is taking its toll. Mindfulness has surged in popularity, but what exactly does it offer? Beyond the hype, learn how to apply the science of mindfulness to reduce anxiety to stay well and do well. From coping with the pandemic, to…
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