“Ours is not the task of fixing the entire world at once, but of stretching out to mend the part of the world that is within our reach.”
— Clarissa Pinkola Estés
Speaking Engagements
My presentation approach
My approach with speaking engagements is very similar to my approach with psychotherapy: I build ideas from a holistic understanding of my audience, incorporating faith, culture, neuroscience, family systems, and life stage perspectives as we dive deeper into mental health concepts together. I engage the audience with a dynamic style that blends lecture, self-reflection, and group discussion. I enjoy speaking to topics that are aligned with my specialty areas (such as the ones listed below) and I’m open to considering new topic areas that best match the needs of your church, ministry, or organization.
While the majority of my speaking experience is with churches and faith-based groups, I welcome opportunities with groups of all backgrounds. By preparing with you in advance, I seek to tailor my presentations to the unique faith and cultural identity of your group, specific mental health concerns experienced by the community or organization, and the general theme or objectives of your larger event.
My speaking services consist of an estimated total time commitment of 5+ hours for a 1-hour presentation, including but not limited to the following:
Up to 2 planning meetings with the event coordinator(s). Estimated at 20-30 minutes for each meeting.
Independent preparation of speaking points, research, and presentation materials. Estimated at a minimum of 2-hours preparation for a 1-hour presentation.
Round trip travel time, variable/if applicable.
Total presentation time, variable, as determined by the event coordinator(s). Estimated at one, 1-hour presentation.
It just takes a few courageous people who step up and say, “We need to talk about this in the open. We each have a responsibility to do better—to love better.” This is the first step to cultivating communities that break the stigma surrounding mental health and embody the compassionate, co-suffering, and healing love of Christ. I look forward to working with your parish or organization.
Frequently Requested Presentations
Introduction to Mental Health and Spiritual Wellbeing
An introduction to the basics of mental health, including: stress, anxiety, depression, coping skills, and community support. Explore the role of spirituality in the formation of one’s identity, experience of wellness, and living a life of meaning. This presentation is ideal for faith communities looking to begin an ongoing conversation on mental health.
Generational Trauma
Explore the complexities of trauma that persists within families across generations and understand its impact on individuals and relationships. Drawing from my specialties in neuroscience, trauma, and spirituality, this presentation is ideal for multicultural audiences, especially those who are children of immigrants.
Cultivating Christ-like Relationships
An introduction to the basics of establishing relationships that have love, trust, safety, and boundaries. This presentation is ideal for groups and ministries that are seeking to provide tools for building supportive relationships between members of the group and positive relationships between members of extended families.
Confession and Compassion
How do we move on from the guilt, shame, and self-blame of past sins that continue to weigh on our hearts after confession? This presentation is ideal for groups and ministries that want to explore repentance, the sinner identity present in Christian belief, and the psychological experience of the individual on a journey of healing and freedom in Christ.
Listen Now
Listen to my recent interview on Ancient Faith Radio’s podcast “Live with the Louhs” hosted by Rev. Dr. Nicholas Louh and Dr. Roxanne Louh. This episode introduces listeners to the subject of trauma and its impact on the mental and spiritual health of individuals. This interview is also available as a Youtube Video.
What to expect when booking a speaking engagement
Availability — Friday, Saturday, Monday, 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Sundays 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Booking — Events must be booked no less than 30 days in advance of the event date. See form below.
Investment — Presentations are offered with a speaking fee of $350 per 1-hour session, plus the cost of travel. Requests for adjusted fees may be considered on a limited basis depending on the financial needs of the organization.
Travel — Travel expenses for events outside the Dallas-Fort Worth, TX metroplex should be covered by the hosting organization
Media — Access my media kit with links to recordings of past presentations here
Get in touch
The form below is my preferred method of tracking all the necessary details for speaking at your event, but you may email me directly if you prefer.