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The educational presentations listed on this page are available to your church group,
school group, staff in-service, community outreach, or other venues. All prices
are subject to change. Costs for a presentation delivered outside of our service
areas may be adjusted due to travel requirements and time spent away from the office.
Requests for presentations not specifically listed on the website also may be subject
to development and preparation fees.
If you have any general questions about the presentations listed below, please contact
Susan Mixdorf.
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Alcohol’s Effect on the Family
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Elsa Manthey, MS, LPC, SAC
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Alcohol affects the family members of a drinker. What are the effects? What can be done to maintain a relatively healthy family? This presentation will explore the answer to these questions and more.
Length:
90 minutes
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This presentation can be modified to fit the audience's timeframe.
Cost:
100 plus travel expenses
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
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Presented By:
Sheryl Cowling, MSW, LCSW
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In this presentation, the symptoms of ADHD will be discussed, along with their impact on academic and social functioning. Treatment strategies, including counseling, medication, and classroom accommodations will be addressed.
Length:
1 hour
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A 6x8 screen for PowerPoint projection is requested. Handouts will be provided.
Cost:
100 plus travel expenses
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Brain-Based Learning Strategies
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Presented By:
Rhoda Wolle, MA
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Do you realize that there is not a memory bank where all memories are stored? Do you understand that a teacher can biologically have as great of an impact on a student's life as his or her genetics? The mind is an incredible organ, and our Lord is slowly allowing us to learn more about how it works. As a teacher, you work with minds every day. In this teacher in-service workshop, you will learn what some of the latest research suggests about how our minds work and how we can best teach the students entrusted to our care.
Length:
2 hours
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This presentation is available throughout the Milwaukee metropolitan area. Please contact us to arrange for travel fees/accommodations for venues outside that area.
Cost:
200 per hour plus travel expenses
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Bullying: Establishing Healthy Peer Relationships
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Rhoda Wolle, MA or Megan Demianiuk, MS, LMFT
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During this presentation, we consider the multi-aspects of bullying and discover practical strategies to promote a climate of love and inclusion for all students.
Length:
90 minutes
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This presentation can be tailored to fit a faculty in-service or a Parent-Teacher Organization. This presentation is available throughout the Milwaukee and Lansing, MI areas. Please contact us to arrange for travel fees/accommodations for venues outside that area.
Cost:
200 per hour plus travel expenses
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Child Abuse and Neglect
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Presented By:
Sheryl Cowling, MSW, LCSW
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Child abuse and neglect can have a profound impact upon a child or teenager physically, psychologically, emotionally, socially, and spiritually. In this presentation the signs and causes of abuse and neglect are highlighted. Information about how to help a child who has been abused or neglected will be provided.
Length:
1 hour
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A 6x8 screen for PowerPoint projection is requested. Handouts will be provided.
Cost:
100 plus travel expenses
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Childhood and Adolescent Anxiety and Depression
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Presented By:
Sheryl Cowling, MSW, LCSW
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Some children and adolescents experience anxiety and depression, but their emotional struggles are often manifested in ways different from those of an adult. In this seminar, participants will learn the signs of pediatric anxiety and depression, plus proven treatment strategies.
Length:
1 hour
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A 6x8 screen for PowerPoint projection is requested. Handouts will be provided.
Cost:
100 plus travel expenses
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Christ-Centered Children in a Me-Centered Culture
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Rhoda Wolle, MA
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Children are bombarded by messages telling them that they deserve to have whatever they want. Many children rarely hear the word "no." As parents and teachers this makes our job much more challenging when children move toward an attitude of entitlement. So what do we do? How do we set healthy boundaries and build a trusting relationship with our child while also teaching them the blessing that comes in the package of "no"?
Length:
2 hours
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This interactive seminar walks parents and teachers through the minefield of raising a resilient, strong, and Christ-centered child amid today’s "Yes" culture.
This presentation is available throughout the Milwaukee metropolitan area. Please contact us to arrange for travel fees/accommodations for venues outside that area.
Cost:
200 per hour plus travel expenses
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Christian Courtship: My Story
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Presented By:
Sarah Reik, MA, LPC
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This presentation is meant specifically for teens and singles and explores the important issues to consider when dating and looking for a spouse. I use God's Word and my personal story as an example as we discuss how to cultivate important qualities in yourself, what type of a partner to look for and where to find him or her, and how to overcome common obstacles to finding a relationship.
Length:
1 hour
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This presentation is available to organizations outside the Milwaukee metropolitan area. Please contact the presenter to arrange for travel fees/accommodations.
Cost:
$150 plus travel expenses
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Christian Self-Concept
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Presented By:
Elsa Manthey, MS, LPC, SAC
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Who I am in Christ defines who I am. This concept is different from the world’s view of self. This presentation will explore what it means to have a positive Christian self-concept.
Length:
90 minutes
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The length of this presentation can be adjusted to fit a preferred timeframe.
Cost:
100 plus travel expenses
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Christian Treatment of Classmates
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Presented By:
Elsa Manthey, MS, LPC, SAC
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This is a three-pronged program designed to address the Christian treatment of classmates for teachers, parents, and children. A faculty in-service workshop addresses the topic with the faculty/staff. A parent-teacher meeting explores this topic with parents and interested adults. Two separate presentations are given at the classroom level to address this issue with children.
The goal is to stress Christ’s admonition to be kind to one another, compassionate, and forgive one another just as Christ Jesus has forgiven us.
Length:
negotiable
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This workshop has been presented at schools in Green Bay, WI; Appleton, WI; Hartford, WI; Greenville, WI; and Seminole, FL. Cost is determined by size of school and travel expenses incurred.
Cost:
negotiable
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Co-Parenting...with God
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Presented By:
Megan Demianiuk, MS, LMFT
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This interactive presentation will explore: 1) what makes parenting so challenging, 2) how we can show love to our children in various ways and why it’s important, and 3) how can we “re-focus” and become even more effective Christian parents. Questions and discussion will follow.
Length:
1 hour 15 minutes
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Suitable presentation for parent or parent/teacher groups. Sponsoring group must have electrical hook-up, items to support a PowerPoint presentation (screen & projector), and table for presenter.
Cost:
150 plus travel expenses
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Conflict Management
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Presented By:
Brandon Hayes, Ph.D., LP
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This presentation will review styles in which individuals typically deal with conflict. Assessments will be given to determine each individual's preferred conflict management style. Then, opportunities will be provided to determine the impact of this conflict management style within various life domains. Finally, guidelines for effective conflict resolution will be reviewed. The presentation will consist of a lecture format, including a PowerPoint slide show. In addition, individuals will complete assessment questionnaires. The seminar may include small group discussions and opportunities for question and answer.
Length:
90 minutes
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This presentation is available throughout the Milwaukee metropolitan area. Please contact the presenter to arrange for travel fees/accommodations for venues outside that area. A room containing tables for note-taking and a projector is required.
Cost:
200 per hour plus travel expenses
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Conflict Styles and Resolution Skills
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Rhoda Wolle, MA
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Conflict is inevitable; it is a part of everyday life. And yet how we deal with it can either be unifying or tear us apart. In this workshop you will learn your conflict "style" and find effective ways to deal with conflict that brings glory to God.
Length:
90 minutes
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The focus of the content is easily adjusted for faculties, families, or student/teacher interaction. This presentation is available throughout the Milwaukee metropolitan area. Please contact us to arrange for travel fees/accommodations for venues outside that area.
Cost:
200 per hour plus travel expenses
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Confronting in Love
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Presented By:
Sarah Reik, MA, LPC
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As Christians, we are sometimes asked to confront someone who is in danger because of choices he or she is making - whether it is physical, emotional or spiritual danger. In this presentation, we discuss common issues that may require confrontation, what God says about confrontation and specific ways to confront using a special method called "Carefrontation."
Length:
1 hour
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This presentation is available to organizations outside the Milwaukee metropolitan area. Please contact the presenter to arrange for travel fees/accommodations.
Cost:
$150 plus travel expenses
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Culturally Competent Behavioral Health Care
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Presented By:
Sheryl Cowling, MSW, LCSW
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Given the incredible diversity in our society, today's mental health practitioner needs both knowledge and skills to ensure that culturally competent services are provided to their clients. This presentation explores the challenges of providing high-quality behavioral health care that takes into account the influences of race, nationality, culture, and ethnicity on individual patients and their familes. Cultural considerations when working with Americans of European, African, Hispanic, and Asian descent are provided. Implications for treatment, culturally competent counseling skills, the use of interpreters, and ethnopsychopharmacology are examined.
Length:
3 hours
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Sheryl has had the privilege of providing counseling services to clients with varied ethnic and religious backgrounds. She incorporates many of these experiences into interesting case examples that highlight clinical issues. A 6x8 screen for PowerPoint projection is requested. Handouts will be provided.
Cost:
200 plus travel expenses
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Dealing with Depression
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Presented By:
Kathy Jasman, MSE, LPC
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Depression can be a very serious illness. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatments.
Length:
1 hour
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This presentation is available in and around the Appleton, WI area.
Cost:
100 plus travel expenses
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Discipline in the Christian Home
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Presented By:
Elsa Manthey, MS, LPC, SAC
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“Go make disciples of all nations,” is Jesus’ command. This begins in the Christian home. What part does punishment play in Christian discipline? How important are caring, consistency, and family roles?
Length:
90 minutes
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The length of this presentation can be modified to fit the needs of the audience.
Cost:
100 plus travel expenses
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Eating Disorders...Are They Really About the Food?
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Presented By:
Megan Demianiuk, MS, LMFT
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As many as 10 million females and one million males in the U.S. are fighting a life-and-death battle with an eating disorder such as anorexia or bulimia, and millions more are struggling with binge eating disorder. Learn about the signs and symptoms of eating disorders, possible causes, effects on the family, coping methods, and treatment strategies.
Length:
90 minutes (can be tailored to group needs)
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Suitable presentation for parent-teacher groups or faculty/staff in-services. Sponsoring group must have electrical hook-up and table for presenter.
Cost:
150 plus travel expenses
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Establishing Priorities
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Presented By:
Sarah Reik, MA, LPC
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In this presentation, we will look at establishing priorities in our lives as Christians by following the simple JOY principle - Jesus, Others, Yourself.
Length:
1 hour
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This presentation is available to organizations outside the Milwaukee metropolitan area. Please contact the presenter to arrange for travel fees/accommodations.
Cost:
$150 plus travel expenses
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Faith Stepping Stones Overview Presentation
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Presented By:
Dan Nommensen, LPC, NCC, DCC, BCPCC, CEAP
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Would you like to learn more about the Faith Stepping Stones program before attending a training? This brief overview of the program using a PowerPoint presentation highlights how FSS can be used as a family ministry and outreach tool for churches, schools, and preschools. For detailed information about the FSS program, please call 888-685-9522, x. 226.
Length:
60-90 minutes
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Please provide a large screen for the PowerPoint presentation. This overview is well suited for pastor/teacher conferences or church council/committee meetings.
Cost:
travel expenses only
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Faith Stepping Stones Regional Training Seminar
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WLCFS Faith Stepping Stones trainers
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Come to this fun, interactive seminar to be trained in this relevant family ministry program. Once trained and licensed, you will be equipped to present seminars at which parents learn how to nurture their children and themselves physically, emotionally, and spiritually. For detailed information about the FSS program, please call 888-685-9522, x. 226.
Length:
8:30 am-4:00 pm
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Faith Stepping Stones is a great outreach tool for churches, schools, and preschools. Churches who host receive two free registrations.
Cost:
95/1st person; $50/each additional person
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Faith Stepping Stones Seminar Coaching
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WLCFS Faith Stepping Stones trainers
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You’ve already been trained in FSS. Now what? This program is perfect for those who would like assistance in setting up their first seminar for parents. Highlights include assistance with picking the ideal Stone for your situation, recruiting your FSS team of volunteers, setting an event timeline, and assistance at the seminar itself. For detailed information about the FSS program, please call 888-685-9522, x. 226.
Length:
Consultation basis
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Format includes several planning meetings (by phone, video, or in person) prior to the parent seminar, an on-site meeting the day before the seminar, and on-site assistance the day of the seminar.
Cost:
500-$1,000 depending on the level of coaching
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Faith Stepping Stones Team Training Seminar
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WLCFS Faith Stepping Stones trainers
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Would you like to be trained in FSS but can’t attend a regional training? Or would you like a more intense, hands-on FSS training experience for your ministry team? At this personalized training, your team will be equipped to present seminars at which parents learn how to nurture their children and themselves physically, emotionally, and spiritually. You will also be guided through the logistics of setting up your first seminar for parents along with brainstorming about effective family ministry ideas. For detailed information about the FSS program, please call 888-685-9522, x. 226.
Length:
One day; 5-6 hours
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This seminar is ideal for lay/called worker ministry teams that consist of at least 5 people.
Cost:
$500/day plus WLCFS presenter expenses
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Family Finances
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Presented By:
Sarah Reik, MA, LPC
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These are difficult economic times for many of us and never has it been more important to focus on the area of family finances. This presentation will consider what God says about money and how we us it, as well as practical issues such as budgeting, money and relationships, and teaching financial principles to your children.
Length:
1 hour
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This presentation is available to organizations outside the Milwaukee metropolitan area. Please contact the presenter to arrange for travel fees/accommodations.
Cost:
$150 plus travel expenses
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Finding Peace in the Midst of Change
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Presented By:
Sarah Reik, MA, LPC
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Christians will face many difficult changes throughout the seasons of their lives. These changes often bring anxiety and feelings of loss and peace may seem impossible at times. However, God has the power to change us in ways that will help us find comfort and peace in the midst of any changes we might experience.
Length:
1 hour
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This presentation is available to organizations outside the Milwaukee metropolitan area. Please contact the presenter to arrange for travel fees/accommodations.
Cost:
$150 plus travel expenses
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Growing Old Gracefully
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Presented By:
Sarah Reik, MA, LPC
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In this presentation we will discuss common myths about aging, the special purpose God gives to the aging, and the blessings and promises God gives specifically to those who are growing older in the Lord.
Length:
1 hour
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This presentation is available to organizations outside the Milwaukee metropolitan area. Please contact the presenter to arrange for travel fees/accommodations.
Cost:
$150 plus travel expenses
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Handling Stress
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Kathy Jasman, MSE, LPC
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Stress can be positive or negative. Our approach to it can determine how it affects us. Learn strategies to help deal with stress more positively.
Length:
1 hour
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This presentation is available in and around the Appleton, WI area.
Cost:
100 plus travel expenses
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He First Loved Us: Building Healthy Relationships
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Sarah Reik, MA, LPC
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In this presentation we will consider characteristics of both unhealthy and healthy relationships and discuss practical ways to build healthy relationships in our lives. We will focus on the motivation to love others based on our most important relationship - our relationship with God through Christ.
Length:
1 hour
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This presentation is available to organizations outside the Milwaukee metropolitan area. Please contact the presenter to arrange for travel fees/accommodations.
Cost:
$150 plus travel expenses
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How to Build a Strong Parent/Child Relationship
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Sarah Reik, MA, LPC
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In this presentation we will discuss and share practical ways to establish the essential elements of love and discipline in the home as we strive to build healthy, positive and long-lasting relationship with our children.
Length:
1 hour
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This presentation is available to organizations outside the Milwaukee metropolitan area. Please contact the presenter to arrange for travel fees/accommodations.
Cost:
$150 plus travel expenses
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How to Help a Depressed or Suicidal Friend
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Sarah Reik, MA, LPC
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This presentation explores the topic of depression and suicide by discussing five important questions. 1) Who has depression? 2) What does depression look like? 3) What causes depression? 4) What are the warning signs of suicide? 5) How can we help?
Length:
1 hour
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This presentation is written specifically for teenagers, but can be adapted for parents and other adults as well. This presentation is available to organizations outside the Milwaukee metropolitan area. Please contact the presenter to arrange for travel fees/accommodations.
Cost:
$150 plus travel expenses
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Long Term Effects of a Stressful Life
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Joshua T. Mears, PsyD, LPCC
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Our brain naturally adapts to stressful situations in order to help us perform our best. However, if we continue to push ourselves the long term effects of stress can be devastating on our physical and mental health. This presentation will review the physiological process that occurs during stress and recommend interventions to prevent the negative consequences that can occur.
Length:
75 minutes
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This presentation is available throughout the Mankato and Twin Cities MN metropolitan area. Please contact the presenter to arrange for travel fees/accommodations for venues outside that area. A room containing tables for note-taking and a projector is required.
Cost:
200 per hour plus travel expenses
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Managing Stress and Anxiety
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Brandon Hayes, Ph.D., LP
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This presentation will review various strategies and techniques to manage stress and anxiety. Specific topics will include assertiveness, time management, self-care, and relaxation exercises. Opportunities to practice these techniques and receive feedback will be provided. The presentation will consist of a lecture format, including a PowerPoint slide show. In addition, the seminar may include small group discussions and opportunities for question and answer.
Length:
90 minutes
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This presentation is available throughout the Milwaukee metropolitan area. Please contact the presenter to arrange for travel fees/accommodations for venues outside that area. A room containing tables for note-taking and a projector is required.
Cost:
200 per hour plus travel expenses
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Marriage Relationships: Love and Respect
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Elsa Manthey, MS, LPC, SAC
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Building a Christian marriage is a continuing process. Relationships need encouragement and evaluation from time to time. This workshop will provide tools for couples to help maintain a healthy, loving marriage.
Length:
half-day or full-day seminar
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This is a half-day or full-day workshop. Cost will be determined by length of workshop and travel costs.
Cost:
negotiable
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Memory: Retention and Recall
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Rhoda Wolle, MA
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How does memory work? Where are memories stored? How are they best retrieved? And how do I get my students to remember better? As teachers, we work with the mind all day, every day. In this fast-moving workshop, you will learn practical strategies you can implement the next day to help your students remember better.
Length:
90 minutes
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This program is ideally suited for educators but can be adapted to any audience. This presentation is available throughout the Milwaukee metropolitan area. Please contact us to arrange for travel fees/accommodations for venues outside that area.
Cost:
200 per hour plus travel expenses
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No More Drama! Solutions for Teen Stress
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Presented By:
Sarah Reik, MA, LPC
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Are you feeling overwhelmed with life and looking for some relief? Would you like to know how to prevent stress overload? This presentation clarifies the issue of stress by looking at the definition of stress, good vs. bad, the signs of stress and the causes of stress. We will discuss solutions for stress by identifying coping skills and stress prevention techniques, as well as considering God's promises to help during stressful times.
Length:
1 hour
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This presentation is available to organizations outside the Milwaukee metropolitan area. Please contact the presenter to arrange for travel fees/accommodations.
Cost:
$150 plus travel expenses
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Our Christian Responsibility for Our Bodies
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Presented By:
Sheryl Cowling, MSW, LCSW
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Today's teens are bombarded with highly sexualized images and messages from television, movies, music, videos, magazines, Web sites, etc. Alcohol and drug use is often glorified in the media, too. In this presentation, adolescents are reminded of what God's Word has to say about beauty, our bodies, alcohol and drugs, and sexuality.
Length:
1 hour
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Handouts will be provided.
Cost:
100 plus travel expenses
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Parenting for Middle Childhood (Ages 6-12)
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Presented By:
Marc Scherschel, MA, LPC
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This presentation outlines the development of children ages 6-12. Following this, various techniques will be given for working both to prevent and resolve problem behaviors. Finally, there will be practical application of these techniques to more than a dozen specific problem behaviors.
Length:
90-120 minutes
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Handouts will be provided for attendees. A room with tables for note-taking is required. A computer with projector for the PowerPoint presentation is preferred.
Cost:
100/hr. plus travel expenses
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Parents and Attitudes
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Presented By:
Sarah Reik, MA, LPC
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This presentation examines attitudes in both parents and children that often lead toward conflict. We will discuss ways to correct those attitudes and consider positive attitudes to strive for according to God's encouragement in His Word.
Length:
1 hour
Notes:
This presentation is available to organizations outside the Milwaukee metropolitan area. Please contact the presenter to arrange for travel fees/accommodations.
Cost:
$150 plus travel expenses
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Peer Pressure: Saying No in a Yes Culture
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Rhoda Wolle, MA or Megan Demianiuk, MS, LMFT
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In this interactive seminar, we discover tools to assist our children in making Christ-centered decisions in and out of the classroom.
Length:
90 minutes
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Designed for Parent-Teacher Organizations. This presentation is available throughout the Milwaukee and Lansing, MI areas. Please contact us to arrange for travel fees/accommodations for venues outside that area.
Cost:
200 per hour plus travel expenses
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Pre-Marital Cohabitation and Marriage Stability
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Presented By:
Megan Demianiuk, MS, LMFT
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Considering not only the growing popularity of cohabitation but its connection to family formation and stability, it is of utmost importance to study this phenomenon. It is especially imperative considering the growing amount of research supporting the "cohabitation effect," which is the fact that premarital cohabitation is correlated with negative marital outcomes.
Length:
90 minutes
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Suitable for young adults, church groups, and small-group ministries. Please have electrical hook-up and table available for presenter.
Cost:
150 plus travel expenses
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Problem Gambling in Older Adults
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Brandon Hayes, Ph.D., LP
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This presentation will review various reasons why older adults are susceptible to gambling problems. In addition, it will briefly review several strategies to help reduce the risk of developing future gambling difficulties. The presentation will consist of a lecture format, including a PowerPoint slide show. In addition, the seminar may include small group discussions and opportunities for question and answer.
Length:
90 minutes
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This presentation is available throughout the Milwaukee metropolitan area. Please contact the presenter to arrange for travel fees/accommodations for venues outside that area. A room containing tables for note-taking and a projector is required.
Cost:
200 per hour plus travel expenses
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Problems of Children of Divorce
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Elsa Manthey, MS, LPC, SAC
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Divorce is not God’s plan for a Christian family. When divorce occurs, many challenges directly affect children. Learn what problems face children and how to help them through this difficult time.
Length:
90 minutes
Notes:
The length of this presentation can be adjusted to fit a preferred timeframe.
Cost:
100 plus travel expenses
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Rejoice Always? (Releasing Expectations)
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Sarah Reik, MA, LPC
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In this presentation we will consider the ways that expectations of ourselves and others, as well as negative expectations about the future, can rob us of our joy. We will discuss ways to release those expectations so that we can more fully experience the joy and peace that is offered through the promises of God.
Length:
1 hour
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This presentation is available to organizations outside the Milwaukee metropolitan area. Please contact the presenter to arrange for travel fees/accommodations.
Cost:
$150 plus travel expenses
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Resolving Your Past
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Kathy Jasman, MSE, LPC
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Do hurts and issues that happened in your past keep affecting your present? Do you need to let go of past hurts and forgive? This presentation can help you understand the process of letting go and moving on.
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1 hour
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This presentation is available in and around the Appleton, WI area.
Cost:
100 plus travel expenses
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School Violence and Bullying
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Rhoda Wolle, MA
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Episodes of school violence and bullying are rampant. In this interactive workshop we will discuss the warning signs for school violence and bullying and offer specific strategies you can implement to reduce the level of violence and bullying within your school family.
Length:
90 minutes
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This workshop is designed for school faculties or parent/teacher organizations. This presentation is available throughout the Milwaukee metropolitan area. Please contact us to arrange for travel fees/accommodations for venues outside that area.
Cost:
200 per hour plus travel expenses
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Self-Esteem Built on the Rock
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Sarah Reik, MA, LPC
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This presentation looks at self-esteem from a Christian perspective by examining the signs and causes of low self-esteem, by looking at the reasons we can have self-esteem as children of God, and by considering what self-esteem uniquely looks like in a Christian.
Length:
1 hour
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This presentation is available to organizations outside the Milwaukee metropolitan area. Please contact the presenter to arrange for travel fees/accommodations.
Cost:
$150 plus travel expenses
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Shaping Responsible Behavior
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Sarah Reik, MA, LPC
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In our current culture of blame-shifting and irresponsibility, it is especially important for parents to learn ways to shape responsible behavior in their children. This presentation will look at the benefits of responsible behavior, as well as specific examples and suggestions for parents to use as they shape responsibility through tasks, discipline and service.
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1 hour
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This presentation is available to organizations outside the Milwaukee metropolitan area. Please contact the presenter to arrange for travel fees/accommodations.
Cost:
$150 plus travel expenses
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Stages of a Christian Woman's Life
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Presented By:
Elsa Manthey, MS, LPC, SAC
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This presentation gives a picture of a Christian woman at various ages in her life and the roles she plays. Small group discussion is encouraged throughout this presenation.
Length:
90 minutes or half-day seminar
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An overhead projector, screen, or blank wall are requested for this presentation. Handouts are provided.
Cost:
100 plus travel expenses
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Strategies for Students-at-Risk
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Rhoda Wolle, MA
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God has called us to teach all of the students He places in our care, not just the compliant ones who learn quickly. In this teacher in-service, we'll discover what it means to be at-risk and what factors contribute to it. We'll also learn practical strategies to promote learning for every child we are privileged to teach.
Length:
90 minutes
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This presentation is available throughout the Milwaukee metropolitan area. Please contact us to arrange for travel fees/accommodations for venues outside that area.
Cost:
200 per hour plus travel expenses
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Stressed Out?
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Presented By:
Megan Demianiuk, MS, LMFT
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Stress. We are all familiar with it. In today’s fast-paced world of never-ending responsibilities, meetings, deadlines, practices, games, school work, music lessons, household chores, meal planning, childcare, and carpooling, it’s no surprise that nearly 50% of Americans say they are concerned with the amount of stress in their lives. In this presentation we’ll examine what stress actually is and explore ways to manage it. More importantly, we’ll review what the Bible tells us about times of stress.
Length:
90 minutes
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There will also be a fee for handouts
Cost:
Speaking fee is to be discussed, plus travel
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Surviving a Loved One's Suicide
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Presented By:
Megan Demianiuk, MS, LMFT
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While estimates vary, each individual that commits suicide leaves behind six to 28 family and friends that are affected by the death and must cope with loss and confusion. This unique loss may be especially difficult for the Christian who knows what the Bible says about suicide. The presentation will explore this topic and issues such as grief, how survivors of suicide are unique compared to other survivors, coping, cultural expectations, family dynamics, and sibling reactions.
Length:
90 minutes
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Suitable for parent-teacher organizations, small-group ministries, staff/faculty in-services, and school groups. Presenter will need electricity and table for this interactive PowerPoint presentation.
Cost:
150 plus travel expenses
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Teaching the Learning-Challenged Child
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Elsa Manthey, MS, LPC, SAC
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Different challenges arise when children begin to learn in a formal setting. Understanding and addressing these challenges take time and patience, especially when involving the child, parent, teacher, and support resources. This workshop will touch on ways to make teaching the learning- challenged child exciting rather than exhausting.
Length:
90 minutes
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This presentation is intended for teachers and parents of learning challenged children. It can be modified to meet the needs of the audience.
Cost:
100 plus travel expenses
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Teasing (The Three People Involved)
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Elsa Manthey, MS, LPC, SAC
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Teasing can be wrong and hurtful. Is it the same as bullying? How do we address the issue from a Christian stance, and how do we deal with the triumvirate that is involved?
Length:
90 minutes
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The length of this presentation can be modified to accommodate the needs of the audience.
Cost:
100 plus travel expenses
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Teen Self-Esteem: What Are You Worth?
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Sarah Reik, MA, LPC
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This presentation looks at self-esteem from a Christian perspective by examining the signs and causes of low self-esteem, by looking at the reasons we can have self-esteem as children of God, and by considering what self-esteem uniquely looks like in a Christian.
Length:
1 hour
Notes:
This presentation is available to organizations outside the Milwaukee metropolitan area. Please contact the presenter to arrange for travel fees/accommodations.
Cost:
$150 plus travel expenses
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The Disgruntled Youth
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Joshua T. Mears, PsyD, LPCC
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This presentation will review the predominant theories why the teenage years can be marked with problems such as irritable mood and anger or aggression. This presentation will provide specific practical suggestions to reduce anger problems for teens and their families.
Length:
75 minutes
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A PowerPoint screen is requested. Handouts will be provided. This presentation is available throughout the Mankato and Twin Cities MN metropolitan area. Please contact the presenter to arrange for travel fees/accommodations for venues outside that area. A room containing tables for note-taking and a projector is required.
Cost:
200 per hour plus travel expenses
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The Dropout Generation
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Presented By:
Joshua T. Mears, PsyD, LPCC
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The statistics tell us that youth are leaving our churches. What is causing the decline in church attendance and involvement for late teens and young adults? This presentation will use developmental psychology theories to examine the social and cultural factors that are contributing to this drop out and formulate strategies for prevention.
Length:
75 minutes
Notes:
A PowerPoint screen is requested. Handouts will be provided. This presentation is available throughout the Mankato and Twin Cities MN metropolitan area. Please contact the presenter to arrange for travel fees/accommodations for venues outside that area. A room containing tables for note-taking and a projector is required.
Cost:
200 per hour plus travel expenses
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The Healthy Christian Family
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Presented By:
Kathy Jasman, MSE, LPC
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This presentation will talk about the qualities of healthy Christian families.
Length:
1 hour
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This presentation is available in and around the Appleton, WI area.
Cost:
100 plus travel expenses
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The Hurried Family
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Presented By:
Kathy Jasman, MSE, LPC
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The Christian family is a gift from God. What are we doing with this gift? The world’s values are not “family friendly.” The hustle and bustle of today’s society can be hurtful to our families. Learn about what can be done to nurture and cherish the family.
Length:
1 hour
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This presentation is available in and around the Appleton, WI area.
Cost:
100 plus travel expenses
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The Power of Positive Self-Talk
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Presented By:
Megan Demianiuk, MS, LMFT
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What kind of messages do you tell yourself? “My thighs are too big,” “I don’t deserve respect,” “Nobody cares,” “My day will be horrible.” Learn how self-talk dictates attitude, mood, and the way we feel about ourselves and others. Explore ways to see yourself through God’s loving eyes, creating a stronger sense of confidence, optimism, and self-concept.
Length:
60 minutes
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Philippians 4:8: “Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is admirable–if anything is excellent or praiseworthy–think about such things.”
Cost:
150 plus travel expenses
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Trio of Trouble: 3 Issues That Affect Adolescents
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Sarah Reik, MA, LPC
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This presentation offers a brief overview of alcohol and drug abuse, eating disorders, and depression and self-harm; three issues adolescents often struggle with. We will look at signs and symptoms, and will discuss the concept of "Carefrontation" as a way to help teens in trouble.
Length:
1 hour
Notes:
This presentation is available to organizations outside the Milwaukee metropolitan area. Please contact the presenter to arrange for travel fees/accommodations.
Cost:
$150 plus travel expenses
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Understanding Grief
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Presented By:
Kathy Jasman, MSE, LPC
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Events that cause grief are part of human life. In dealing with grief, various emotions are felt. Learn about the grieving process and how better to cope.
Length:
1 hour
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The presentation is available in and around the Appleton, WI area.
Cost:
100 plus travel expenses
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What's Going On In There?--The Teen Brain
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Rhoda Wolle, MA or Sheryl Cowling, MSW, LCSW
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The adolescent brain undergoes tremendous growth during the teen years. Parents are often left stunned and confused by teen behavior. Through the Peer Leadership program, teens are learning how their brain changes during the adolescent years. The reaction from teens has been, "Would someone please tell my parents about this?" So, now we are.
Length:
One- or two-hour presentation
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The focus of the content is easily adjusted for the following audiences: parents, high school students, school faculty, and religion or health classes.
Cost:
200 per hour plus travel expenses
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Wii Can't Stop Playing: Video Games & Young Adults
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Brandon Hayes, Ph.D., LP
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Are video games all bad? Can video games affect your GPA? How do you know if you are addicted to video games? Dr. Hayes looks at the pros and cons of video games and helps the audience understand when games can become too much of a good thing.
Length:
75 minutes
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This presentation can be adapted to parents of middle school and high school aged children.
Cost:
200 per hour plus travel expenses
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Your New Job in Retirement...Your Marriage!
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Presented By:
Megan Demianiuk, MS, LMFT, DCC
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For years we plan for retirement...401(k) plans, Roth IRAs, building your portfolio with stocks and bonds, etc. Yet, how much do we prepare for the emotional changes? Do we think about and discuss how we'll get along with our partner? What will your marriage be like without the distractions of work and obligations?
Come join us for an interactive, informative, and fun evening of learning about relationships in retirement. Megan will share common challenges and issues that couples in retirement are faced with, and helpful relationship tips and techniques for a Christ-filled marriage will be taught.
Length:
1 hr. 15 minutes
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Cost:
150 plus travel expenses
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