Speaking Audiences
Raw. Vulnerable. Specifically Tailored.
WHY SCHOOLS?
According to Youth.gov, "Mentally healthy students are more likely to go to school ready to learn, actively engage in school activities, have supportive and caring connections with adults and young people, use appropriate problem-solving skills, have nonaggressive behaviors, and add to positive school culture. Although many students are mentally healthy, the Center for Mental Health in Schools estimates that between 12 and 22 percent of school-aged children and youth have a diagnosable mental health disorder."
Schools
David is an exceptional speaker who has a powerful message to share. He has a unique and real-life approach that resonates with students of all ages. David's school assembly experience can be customized to meet the needs of your students community. He covers a range of important topics such as attitude and character, communication, bullying, self-harm, social media, and vaping. With breakout sessions, staff encouragement, and community nights with Q&A, David's assembly is an empowering and transformative experience for all.
Colleges & Universities
Whether you are D-1 Athlete or not, David is a professional who specializes in helping college students navigate the challenges of independent life. He will provide guidance on work ethics, priorities, intentionality, time management, and healthy balance, all of which crucial to success.Additionally, David will offer coping strategies for stress, procrastination, being overwhelmed, substance use and abuse, expectations, overcoming fears and anxiety, transparency, accountability, accessibility, valuing people, human connection, loneliness, and discovering your "why and purpose." With David's expertise, you'll be well-equipped to thrive in college and beyond.
WHY COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES?
According to the National Library of Medicine, "College represents a crucial developmental period, fraught with numerous challenges across the academic, social and personal domains. Most students successfully overcome these challenges to achieve their potential. However, in a significant proportion, these stressors interact with genetic and psychosocial adversities, increasing the likelihood of mental health issues. Mental health issues are prevalent among college students. There are robust and consistent reports from across the world that students in colleges have higher rates of depression, anxiety and substance use."
WHY SHOULD PARENTS LISTEN?
According the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), "The mental health of children is connected to their parents’ mental health. A recent study found that 1 in 14 children has a caregiver with poor mental health. Parents and other caregivers who have the role of parent need support, which, in turn, can help them support their children’s mental health. Being mentally healthy during childhood includes reaching developmental and emotional milestones and learning healthy social skills and how to cope when there are problems. Mentally healthy children are more likely to have a positive quality of life and are more likely to function well at home, in school, and in their communities. A child’s healthy development depends on their parents—and other caregivers who act in the role of parents—who serve as their first sources of support in becoming independent and leading healthy and successful lives."
Parent Groups
Effective communication is crucial for a harmonious home environment and can greatly benefit your children's self-esteem When children feel respected and valued, they learn that their ideas and emotions matter, which can strengthen their sense of self-worth Encouraging open and respectful communication can help create a positive and supportive family dynamic. This might just save their lives!
Sports Teams & Organizations
As an athlete, it's easy to get lost in our identity and forget that there's more to life than just sports When our plan A fails, we can be left with severe identity crisis. In this article, we'll discuss how to the life of an athlete without losing ourselves along the way. Whether it's an injury, age, or talent gap, it's important to be prepared for what lies on the other side of our athletic career.
WHY COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES?
According to the NCAA, "Many changes are taking place in our culture that influence the mental and emotional well-being of today’s student-athletes. The pressure associated with student-athletes’ daily routine can create intense emotional responses. The time, energy and effort put into developing skills in a given sport can result in imbalances in other areas of life. Developmental and environmental influences shape emotional, motor and social aspects of the brain. Eating patterns, impulse control and interpersonal relationships are also affected."