Presentations, Workshops, and Groups
As a former ELCA pastor, depression survivor, and NAMI Connection support group facilitator, I’m passionate about helping other people improve their mental and spiritual health. In addition to private coaching via Zoom, I offer both in-person and online presentations, workshops, and groups.
I share my story as an example of how our most painful experiences can become catalysts for personal and spiritual growth. I also share specific information, resources, and practices that have helped me and countless others endure hard times and change our lives.
If you’d like to explore the possibility of your faith community or other organization hosting or sponsoring a presentation, workshop, or group, let’s have a Zoom conversation.
Presentations and Workshops
Mental health and spiritual struggles are common experiences. Unfortunately, many people don’t get the help they need. Some can’t find or afford care. Others don’t believe that anyone can help them. Others get “help” from people who make them feel worse by telling them what they should believe or do or how they should feel.
I experienced all of those obstacles before I finally got the help I needed. Now I help others by sharing my story and a few simple things that anyone can do to improve their mental health and overall wellbeing.
Presentations describe those simple things; workshops enable participants to try at least one.
Favorite presentations
Living With Depression and Learning to Challenge Its Lies
How to Stay Sane in an Insane World
Favorite workshops
Creative Ways to Cultivate Self-love
Journaling as a Spiritual Practice
I’m also happy to create a custom presentation or workshop about mental health and/or spiritual issues based on your group’s needs or interests. For more information about the favorites listed above, or to discuss a custom event, please schedule a Zoom call.
Groups
No matter how inspirational a presentation or workshop is and how motivated participants are, participants often find it hard to apply what they learn without ongoing support. For that reason, I also offer in-person and online groups.
These groups meet regularly (usually once a month for 60-90 minutes) to discuss members’ experiences as they incorporate practices shared at an event into their lives. This allows us to connect at a deeper level and enables me to suggest additional resources related to members’ specific needs.
I also offer groups that are not tied to a one-time presentation or workshop.
These groups typically last six weeks, but can be adjusted to fit your desired time frame.
Favorite groups
Spiritual Support for Weary Souls (for people of all faiths or none)
Timeless Truths For Troubled Times (for Christian groups; based on my book)
Let’s Help Change Lives Together
My presentations, workshops, and groups emphasize that transformation is always possible no matter how hopeless things seem and I am living proof of that. I help people see that their struggles are common, their doubts and questions are normal, and their ability to grow and change is boundless.
I’d love to talk about how we can partner to help change lives! If that sounds good to you, please schedule a Zoom conversation.