Professional Speaking
Are You Looking to Hire an Expert to Present, Facilitate or Teach your event?
Are you hosting an up-coming conference, workshop, or community event?
Looking to invite an expert in to teach your staff or clients about a topic related to mental health?
Want to host an event in your space on a topic complimentary to your area of expertise?
Could your staff benefit from a training related to mental health for your given client population?
Want to collaborate on a workshop for your clients or community?
Hiring a mental health provider as a speaker or facilitator for an event or workshop offers benefits to professionals in our community. It also supports our value to continually expanding and acting as part of a “collective”. Mental health providers bring expertise in emotional well-being, stress management, and interpersonal dynamics, which can enhance the overall functioning and morale of staff or clients. For staff, a mental health professional can provide valuable tools for managing workplace stress, improving communication, and fostering a healthy work-life balance. For clients, such workshops can promote emotional resilience, self-care, and coping strategies. Moreover, incorporating mental health education into a professional setting demonstrates a commitment to holistic well-being, fostering a supportive and psychologically safe environment that can improve both individual and organizational outcomes.
Each of our providers has extensive experience leading, facilitating, co-leading/co-facilitating for events and groups in the community. Whether it is psychoeducation for teachers or parents in a school setting, offering teaching of techniques related to stress and anxiety to the community at large through the public library, or specifically facilitating a mental health training program to a professional staff, we have done all this and more! We love leading groups, whether it is to the community as a whole, your client population, or your staff. Teaching, educating, and facilitating experiences is one of our passions. It’s also a service for which we consistently get positive feedback and form on-going mutually beneficial relationships with our community.
Bring in Experts to Facilitate or Collaborate…
Complimentary Providers
Complementary medicine providers, such as acupuncturists or massage therapists, could collaborate with a mental health provider to offer a holistic workshop focused on integrating mind and body wellness for their clients. For example, an acupuncturist might co-lead a session with a therapist on how acupuncture supports emotional balance by reducing stress and anxiety, while the therapist provides insights into the mind-body connection and teaches mindfulness techniques. A massage therapist could partner with a mental health provider to run a workshop on the physical impact of stress and trauma, offering hands-on relaxation techniques, while the therapist guides clients through emotional release exercises. This collaboration benefits the complementary provider by expanding their services, demonstrating a commitment to whole-person care, and deepening the impact of their treatments through a focus on emotional health, ultimately increasing client satisfaction and retention.
Support for Professional Staff
A hired mental health professional can educate staff on various mental health topics by delivering tailored workshops or training sessions that address common workplace challenges like stress management, emotional resilience, or conflict resolution. For example, the professional could teach staff practical techniques for managing anxiety, such as mindfulness or breathing exercises, or explore the importance of mental health awareness in preventing burnout. They might also lead discussions on recognizing the signs of mental health struggles in colleagues or clients and provide guidance on how to offer support or refer someone to appropriate resources. By educating staff on these topics, the professional fosters a more supportive work environment, enhances emotional intelligence, and equips employees with the skills to better manage their own mental health, leading to improved productivity and well-being across the team.
Professional Speaking
A professional speaker with expertise in addiction or mental health can be hired to present on a specific topic such as substance use disorders, recovery strategies, or the impact of trauma on mental health. Whether delivering a keynote address or facilitating a workshop, they can provide valuable insights, evidence-based practices, and actionable strategies for managing addiction or mental health issues. Additionally, a speaker can participate in a panel of experts, offering diverse perspectives and engaging in dynamic discussions on relevant topics like dual diagnosis, harm reduction, or the intersection of mental health and addiction in various populations. This not only enriches the audience's understanding but also promotes dialogue and collaboration between professionals, providing a comprehensive learning experience for attendees.
“What’s Included in Hiring a Speaker?”
Generally speaking, hiring an expert means that you will receive an individual consultation on planning the nature of the services to be provided. We are equipped to provide; verbal presentation material for an intended upon allotment of time, visual aids/written materials related to the nature of the topic being presented, and/or experiential or hands on learning of skills or other knowledge.
This could include things like power-point presentations, multi-media engagement, printed handouts, reference guides or training materials, and group discussion and facilitation. We aim to be as comprehensive and professional as we can be, adding value for you and your clients or staff. We are flexible and approach each engagement to design something that will be tailored to your needs. We offer both a flat-rate booking fee per hour, as well as collaborative service agreements.
“Do You Offer Free Consultations?”
Yes! Contact us via phone or email (see below). We would be happy to discuss what you are looking for and whether we would be a fit for you to meet your needs. We can also provide a brief overview of what we could provide as well as typical rates and costs associate.
“Do You Have References?”
Yes! If you are considering hiring us and would like to hear from professionals who have used us before, we are happy to provide a list of references, including name(s), contact info and nature of services provided, so that you may hear other’s experiences.
“Do I Need to Provide the Facilities/Space?”
No. Though we have been hired for engagements in settings such as: treatment centers, public libraries, schools, wellness centers, acupuncture offices, and medical offices, we have two (2) small spaces available for use for small groups or engagements in our building in West Annapolis and can likely host a group at our location, if appropriate.
Let’s Get in Touch & Expand the Collective
We are always looking to collaborate with other providers in creative ways. We are open to discussing ideas related to facilitating therapeutic groups, workshops, or expert workshops for your clients, customers, or staff. We offer both a flat-fee booking option and collaborative service agreements.
Please reach out to us today if you are interested in discussing hiring one of our experts for your needs or collaborating on a service offering!
