A keynote speaker on mental health

Laurie is an experienced keynote speaker for both large and small organizations. She’s known for making trauma-informed materials encouraging and practical.

A high quality speaker knows their audience—and that begins with listening.

Presentations are crafted to meet the audience where they are. No canned speeches here. 

Laurie’s presentations promote cross-discipline approaches and better collaboration and communication across professions that work with children.

    • Sensory Awareness in Psychotherapy

    • Neurodiversity in Trauma Therapy

    • A Master Generalist Theme: Crushing the Basics (therapeutic relationship, differential diagnosis, case management strategies for private practice, working with schools & pediatricians, avoiding burn-out while taking the hardest cases)

    • Don’t be Afraid of Spirituality (dos and don’ts)

    • Chronic Health Conditions & Pain Co-occuring in Trauma Therapy

    • Trauma Informed Parenting

    • Utilizing Concepts from Polyvagal Theory to Promote Healthy Leadership and Staff Morale

    • An Introduction to Felt Safety and the importance of sensory integration

    • Trauma Sensitive Education for counselors, psychologists, nurses, and social workers in the school setting

    • Co-regulation with Self, Colleagues, and Students: An Invitation to the Neuroception of Felt Safety found through concepts of Polyvagal Theory

    • Encouraging Resilience During a Time of Stress and Uncertainty for K-5 Students

    • Islands of Safety, Belonging, Competency and Generosity

    • Using Trauma Informed Strategies in Response to the COVID19 Pandemic (developed for school social workers)

    • Building a Culture of Resilience in the Professions of Care: Continuing Education Workshop for Pastoral Care Providers in a Hospital Setting

    • Emotional Safety in the Therapy Room and Beyond:Tools and strategies for resourcing clients of all ages

    • Pediatricians

    • Primary Care Providers

    • School Districts

    • Individual Educators

    • Adoption Agencies

    • Church Communities

    • Community Medical Centers

    • Organizations looking for assistance in the areas of Trauma Informed Care and Mental Health Education

Book Laurie

If you’re interested in booking Laurie as a keynote speaker, fill out the form and she’ll be in touch.