SEMINARS AND SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

With a wealth of experience in public speaking, teaching, training and seminars, I have a passion for equipping people with information and inspiration. If there is a particular area you see listed or believe I can serve you or your group, please contact me. I value these opportunities to connect with communities and enjoy collaborating to meet the needs of particular groups.

Bringing Baby Home

A Workshop For Pregnant Couples and Parents of Infants and Toddlers Learn Parenting and Relationship Skills That Will Last A Lifetime Prepare yourself for life with your baby and discover how to be the best parenting team possible. In a relaxed and supportive environment with a trained facilitator, learn how to strengthen your relationship with your partner and foster your baby's development during this new and challenging time in your life. Create a caring and nurturing atmosphere in your home and learn to cope with conflict in a positive way. This workshop, developed by renowned relationship experts, Drs. John and Julie Gottman, helps to prepare you for the most important and rewarding job you will ever have, raising a child.

Learn how to:

• Stay connected with your partner
• Strengthen your friendship, intimacy and conflict regulation skills
• Interact with your baby in a positive way
• Keep both parents involved
• Deal with conflict successfully

Speaker at MOPS: Mothers of Preschoolers on topics of Postpartum Self Care, Postpartum Depression, Having a Thriving Marriage after Kids

Embracing Your Story: Finding Hope and Healing in Honoring the Difficult Parts of Our Stories - Seattle Pacific University Unveiled Women's Event

Adolescent Spirituality - Guest Lecturer for YF 461: Adolescent Development, Trinity Lutheran College

Keys to a Good Marriage - Lynwood High School Senior Class
Voted "best guest speaker" by senior class

Student Ministry Coordinator Training: Seattle Pacific University
Self Care
Identifying Mental Health Issues
The Silent Skills of Listening, Praying and Not Knowing
Understanding and Living the Sabbath
Finishing Well: No Regrets
God as Our Guide, Nurturer and Comforter

Relational Aggression - Bellevue Christian High School Student Body and Bellevue Christian Junior High School Student Body

Bethany Community Church Women's Retreat
Refreshing Our Relationships: Reflections on Romans 12
Rest: The Gift of Necessity

Finding Contentment in Freedom - Fuller Theological Seminary Chapel Service

The Gift of Sabbath - Fuller Theological Seminary Psychology Student Seminar

Effects of Forgiveness on Emotional Health - Women of Excellence: Pursuing Leadership, Scholarship and Fellowship, Fuller Theological Seminary Student Research Colloquium

Young Life Spokane Young Life, Verdugo Hills California Area Young Life, North Los Angeles County Regional Young Life - Leading various seminars on ministry, leadership and team dynamics for volunteers and staff, as well as regular speaking engagements sharing the gospel with adolescents