Advocacy Presentations and Education
I offer customized training, workshops and keynote presentations to empower and educate participants so they are inspired to try out their new skills. Please contact me for more details about the topics below or to create a customized presentation or workshop. You can also book me through the Speakers Bureau of Canada.
How to Advocate for Kids with Disabilities and Complex Needs – As a mom advocating for a child with a disability, I share the tools, techniques and life lessons to help parents and caregivers proactively advocate to get the care and support needed in school and healthcare.
Storytelling 101 – How to Share Your Story with Confidence - This presentation takes participants through the steps of developing impactful stories. I also share tips so you can deliver your story with confidence. We’ll touch upon getting clear on your audience, focusing your messaging, navigating the emotions and having a clear call to action.
How to Advocate for Change - Now that you know how to share your story, learn how to advocate to make a change. I will explain the advocacy ladder - how to move from personal, local, regional and national in your advocacy journey. It’s about having the confidence to share your story, no matter how small the audience, as you never know who’s listening.
How to Communicate with Families - Participants will learn how to be clear in their communications with families to avoid confusion and make a personal connection. I’ll share how to prepare for difficult conversations in advance so you feel more confident, prepared and focused.
Bed Rest Mom – Supporting the mental and emotional health of pregnant women on home and hospital based bed rest is an area of patient care that is often overlooked, and can leave the mom feeling isolated, fearful and depressed. By addressing emotional and mental health issues during pregnancy it can prevent or minimize these issues from compounding after baby is born.
Communications, Professional Development and Leadership - I offer a number of customized workshops as well as training videos, templates and resources at www.howtocommunications.com for individuals and organizations.
Coaching
Are you struggling to have your voice heard? Are you a parent struggling to advocate for your child? Or are you a healthcare or educational professional trying to figure out how to include these voices in a meaningful way?
As a mom and advocate, I know the importance of including a variety of voices to make change. I also know the challenges that go with advocacy – as a mom of a child with a disability and a patient advisor (having sat as a patient voice on a number of medical committees).
I offer one-on-one coaching to help individuals understand the importance of advocacy and patient engagement, as well as how to remove some common barriers. My goal in working with you is making sure you have the confidence and skills to share your story or include the voices of others.