Teen & Young Adult Issues

Being a Christian Kid in the Electronic Age

Presented by: Sarah Reik, MS, LPC, DCC
Length: 60 minutes
Intended Audience: Students ages 8-18, and parents
Cost: MAP: $200/Non-MAP: $300 (plus expenses)

The Internet, Facebook, text messages, e-mail, chat rooms, cell phones, computers, laptops, and tablets can all have tremendous benefit for the user. However, they can also pose dangers and temptations that 21st-century kids and parents need to know about to have fun safely when using these technologies. In this seminar, participants will discuss ways to make the most of technologies while avoiding the pitfalls.

Notes: A 6×8 screen for PowerPoint projection is requested. Handouts will be provided. This presentation is available to organizations throughout the Milwaukee metropolitan area. This presentation is also available by live video-conferencing.

Bullying: Fighting Fear with Love

Presented by: Sarah Reik, MS, LPC, DCC
Length: 30 or 60 minutes
Intended Audience: Parents of high school or grade school children

This presentation examines the problem of bullying by considering the definition and prevalence of bullying, and by profiling both the bully and the victim. We will discuss what parents, children, and schools can do to confront the problem of bullying and help the victims, as well as what can be done if you are the parent of a bully.

Notes: In addition to being a 60-minute in-person presentation, this presentation can also be shortened to 30 minutes and delivered via video-conferencing, which would be perfectly suited to faculty meetings, circuit pastor gatherings, conferences, or other events. The presentation is practical and allows for questions and discussion.

This presentation is available to organizations throughout the Milwaukee metropolitan area. Please contact us to arrange for travel fees/accommodations.

Cost:
30-minute video chat: MAP: $100/Non-MAP: $200
60-minute presentation: MAP: $200/Non-MAP: $300 (plus expenses)

Stop the Drama! Steps to Manage Stress and Anxiety

Presented by: Brandon Hayes, PhD, LP, CATSM

Length: 60 minutes

Intended Audience: Teen or college groups

Cost: MAP: $200/Non-MAP: $300 (plus expenses)

Our teens are bombarded with stressful situations—grades, sports, college choices, relationships, the list goes on. This presentation will review various strategies and techniques to help them 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.
Notes: This presentation is available to organizations throughout the Milwaukee metropolitan area. Please contact us to arrange for travel fees/accommodations. Available for in-person or video-conferencing presentation.

The Dropout Generation

Length: 60 minutes

Cost: MAP: $200/Non-MAP: $300 (plus expenses)

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.

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 are required.

Childhood and Adolescent Anxiety and Depression

Presented by: Sheryl Cowling, MSW, LCSW, DCC, BCPCC, BCETS

Length: 60 minutes

Cost: MAP: $200/Non-MAP: $300 (plus expenses)

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.

What's Going On in There? The Teen Brain

Presented by: Sheryl Cowling, MSW, LCSW, DCC, BCPCC, BCETS

Length: 60 minutes

Intended Audience: Parents, high school students, school faculty, and religion or health classes

Cost: MAP: $200/Non-MAP: $300 (plus expenses)

The adolescent brain undergoes tremendous growth during the teen years. Parents are often left stunned and confused by teen behavior. Teens’ brains are changing during the adolescent years. The reaction from teens has been, “Would someone please tell my parents about this?” So, now we are.

Notes: The focus of the content is easily adjusted for the following audiences: parents, high school students, school faculty, and religion or health classes.

Teen Self-Esteem: What Are You Worth?

Presented by: Sarah Reik, MS, LPC, DCC

Length: 60 minutes

Cost: MAP: $200/Non-MAP: $300 (plus expenses)

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.

Notes: This presentation is available to organizations throughout the Milwaukee metropolitan area. Please contact us to arrange for travel fees/accommodations. Available for in-person or video-conferencing presentation.

Social Media and Teens: The Good, The Bad, and What to Do about It

Length: 30 or 60 minutes

Nearly every teen and most adults I know use some form of social media. This presentation explores what exactly social media is, and gives some basic information on some of the more popular sites today. It explores both the risks and benefits of social media for teens as well as identifies warning signs parents and teachers can be aware of. Risks addressed include: cyberbullying, sexual exploitation, and identify theft. It is a scary world out there. Social media brings that world into our homes and our schools. Learn ways that teens, their educators, and parents can make social media the safest and most positive experience possible.

Cost:
30-minute video chat: MAP: $100/Non-MAP: $200
60-minute presentation: MAP: $200/Non-MAP: $300 (plus expenses)

Get Ready, Get Set, Get GOING! Goal-Setting in a Hectic Universe

Presented by: Jessica Randazzo, LPC

Length: 30 or 60 minutes

Intended Audience: Young adults/adults

Are you aware that the way in which we set goals can actually inhibit us from reaching them? This presentation will bust open the doors of goal-setting by unveiling various “myths” associated with setting goals. Specific topics addressed include the benefits of goal-setting, areas of life in which goal-setting can be applied, a helpful and easy-to-implement model for goal-setting, and various guideposts to follow when defining goals. Additionally, this presentation will provide methods to increase motivation to achieve goals as well as how to create a personal and social accountability system in order to gain support in reaching goals. Finally, this presentation will conclude with how our faith affects how we structure priorities and goals.

Designed for: Young adults/adults

This presentation is available to organizations throughout the Milwaukee metropolitan area. Please contact us to arrange for travel fees/accommodations.

Cost:

30-minute video chat: MAP: $100/Non-MAP: $200

60-minute presentation: MAP: $200/Non-MAP: $300 (plus expenses)

Wii™ Just Can’t Stop Playing: Video Games and Young Adults

Presented by: Brandon Hayes, PhD, LP, CATSM

Length: 60 minutes

Intended Audience: Parents of middle schoolers or high schoolers

Cost: MAP: $200/Non-MAP: $300 (plus expenses)

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.

Notes: This presentation can be adapted to parents of middle schoolers and high schoolers.

No More Drama! Solutions for Teen Stress

Presented by: Sarah Reik, MS, LPC, DCC

Length: 60 minutes

Intended Audience: Teenagers

Cost: MAP: $200/Non-MAP: $300 (plus expenses)

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.

Let's Talk About Self-Harm: Myths, Reality, and What to Do

Length: 30 or 60 minutes

This brief presentation addresses common myths and misconceptions about self-harm, including clarifying the differences between self-harm and suicide. It examines the signs of self-harm and provides practical advice on how to help a student who is engaging in self-harm, for you individually as well as an organization. Also included are resources for you to use yourself or to share with your students and families. This is meant to be an interactive presentation with time for questions and discussion. Self-harm is common among our young people today. Many of you probably have experience working with children or teens who are engaging in self-harm. Let’s talk about what has worked for you and what hasn’t. My goal is that you leave with your questions answered and with concrete, useful information you can use.

Cost:
30-minute video chat: MAP: $100/Non-MAP: $200
60-minute presentation: MAP: $200/Non-MAP: $300 (plus expenses)

How to Help a Depressed or Suicidal Friend

Presented by: Sarah Reik, MS, LPC, DCC

Length: 60 minutes

Cost: MAP: $200/Non-MAP: $300 (plus expenses)

Are you the person your friends talk to when life gets tough? Do you think one or more of the people you know may be depressed? Are you afraid they might try to hurt themselves, or even worse? In this session we will talk about some of the challenges you may be dealing with as you try to help your friends in the best way possible. We will identify the signs and causes of depression, and look at the warning signs of suicide. We will discuss specific ways to help your struggling friends, as well as ways to care for yourself.

Notes: This presentation is written specifically for teenagers, but can be adapted for parents and other adults as well. This presentation is available to organizations throughout the Milwaukee metropolitan area. Please contact us to arrange for travel fees/accommodations. Available for in-person or video-conferencing presentation.

Peer Pressure: Helping Godly Kids and Teens Resist Ungodly Temptations

Presented by: Sheryl Cowling, MSW, LCSW, DCC, BCPCC, BCETS

Length: 60 minutes

Intended Audience: Children, tweens, teens, and their parents

Cost: MAP: $200/Non-MAP: $300 (plus expenses)

This presentation is designed for children, tweens, teens, and their parents. In a fun, interactive style, participants will learn more about what peer pressure is and ways to resist it. Parents will be given strategies to help empower their family members. All recommendations are based on Scripture, which is highlighted throughout.

Let’s Talk About Suicide: How to recognize the warning signs and what to do next

Length: 30 or 60 minutes

This brief presentation gives an overview of risk factors for suicide as well as warning signs. It includes practical advice for how to proceed if you think someone might be having suicidal thoughts as well as some guidelines of how not to respond. It also includes resources for you to use yourself or pass along to the student. This is meant to be an interactive presentation with time for questions and discussion. My goal is to provide you with practical, useful information that you can use with your students and to answer any questions you might have about this challenging topic. Let’s talk.

Cost:
30-minute video chat: MAP: $100/Non-MAP: $200
60-minute presentation: MAP: $200/Non-MAP: $300 (plus expenses)

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