✓ Mental health strategies, from a teen whose tried them all
✓Trauma informed teaching in the classroom
✓ Break free from limited thinking to actualize your purpose.
As teens we are constantly dealing with an influx of experiences that can become extremely overwhelming and stressful, without the awareness or time to integrate them effectively.
We don’t have it all together, yet there is suffocating pressure to figure it all out as we near adulthood.
The journey can feel lonely as we deal with pressing issues such as social isolation, peer dynamics, work life, academic competition and mental health issues. Sometimes it’s difficult to find a way of dealing with these intense moments.
What’s more, teachers may not be equipped to effectively deal with the levels of stress and trauma that teens are facing today.
This is why I focus on:
- Talking directly to teens and guiding them through the obstacles of everyday life.
- Holding workshops for teachers, so that we can all work together as a team to best support our youth.
Pick the talk that is right for you:
In this public talk we unpack my personal story of tragedy and loss, as I vulnerably share my rock bottom moment. I saw myself as stuck without any hope for a lighter future. It was through this that I in turn put tools and tips to the test, and then curated the ones that are evidence based and effective. Through my open and honest discussion, we are brought together in our humanity, understanding that we all suffer, participants walk away with a personalized toolbox of strategies that work for them.
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- Length: 45 minutes, including 10 minute discussion period
- Target audience: High school
- Key takeaways:
- How to self care when life takes an unexpected turn
- How rebuild your foundation when all feels lost
- How to skillfully employ mindfulness tools so that you can take control of your thoughts
- How to become your greatest ally and eliminate self criticism when going through mental health challenges
In this content filled talk I focus on the essential tool of trauma informed teaching. Back when I was merely at the beginning of my grade 9 year reentering school after a traumatizing spring, I became acutely aware of the lack and therefore the need for trauma informed teaching. A practice that takes into account the experiences and the mental health of every student in the room. I pushed to implement practices that will effectively create a safe space within a school setting, a feeling that is too frequently unmet.
During that grade 9 year I pitched a trauma-informed teaching program to all faculty, riding off of the findings of a grade wide survey documenting that 70% of students classified themselves as experiencing at least one traumatic event in their lifetime. It focuses on the essential point of avoiding retraumatization, which is ultimately the last thing you want to do when you have someone who has been traumatized. The goal? To guide students from post-traumatic stress to post-traumatic growth, which is evidently the best outcome for a trauma survivor. Let’s learn how to achieve this and book me in today.
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- Length: 30-45 minutes, including 10 minute discussion period
- Target audience: Educators, Board of directors, school faculty etc.
- Key takeaways:
- Understand what language could unintentionally inflict harm on traumatized individuals.
- Gain tools for fostering a safe space for all students, no matter their background.
- Learn about the power of co-regulation when dealing with traumatized students.
- Learn the importance of self care in order to be the presence that your students need you to be.
- Understand the gift that is possible through post traumatic growth.
In this powerful public talk, I share my compelling journey of defying conventional expectations and embracing the spirit of entrepreneurship. I believe my story is one of resilience, determination, and the unwavering belief in my ability to create an impact on the world. From a young age, I envisioned a life beyond the ordinary, one that demanded stepping into uncharted territory and taking risks. Through my experiences and growth, I have identified key principles that have fueled my entrepreneurial journey that I share openly about within this talk.
Participants will gain a deeper understanding of what it means to follow your purpose and how to do so successfully. You see my message isn't just about entrepreneurship—it's about embracing a path that resonates, leaving you fulfilled and inspired to make a difference.
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- Length: 45-50 mins+10 minute question period.
- Target audience: Corporate level, universities, high school.
- Key takeaways the audience will gain:
- How to identify and embrace your 'why’ while understanding that it is your superpower, driving you through adversity.
- How to become comfortable with uncertainty and take big risks to gain big results
- How to get out of outcomes and into process. Creating the step by step plan that will successfully allow you to achieve your goals
- How to combat your self-saboteur and inner critic so there are no mental obstacles in your way
- A new outlook on life, one that will leave you feeling more fulfilled
Each talk follows three simple steps:
Step 1: Tune into Inspiration
Let’s collectively come together to process and learn about the topic in question.
Step 2: Discuss and Reflect
Ask any questions you may have as we integrate the material.
Step 3: Personalize Your Toolbox
You’ll receive high quality handouts detailing the tools mentioned. Mix and match what resonates with you.
See me in action: What does mental health mean to me?
