Jon frequently provides presentations and workshops to parent and professional groups in a wide variety of settings - including middle and high schools, colleges, community centers, workplaces, and faith communities. Presentations provide participants with tools they can implement immediately (who has time to wait?!), strategies that work with youth and teens, and approaches to build healthier relationships. Jon's presentation style has been described as engaging, warm, accessible, fun, and energetic. Those who have seen his presentations know that Jon truly loves what he does, and translates this passion to his audiences across New England.
Jon's most-requested presentations are:
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The Secret Lives of Teens & Tweens
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QPR Suicide Prevention
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The Emotional Consequences of Technology
If you/your organization has a specific area of interest, please be in touch. Jon enjoys working collaboratively to meet clients' needs, and prides himself on delivering presentations that are passionate, relevant, and - of course - effective.
Explore below to see details on Jon's most popular presentation topics.
The Secret Lives of Teens & Tweens
"Many parents struggle to understandand get along with their teen. This presentation provides a window into the adolescent brain, an appreciation of the volume and complexity of a
teen's life, insight into what teens do
and say (and why!), and real
parenting strategies to produce meaningful change."
The 'A'
Word
"When anxiety spirals out of control, it dominates virtually everything - academics, social life, and athletic endeavors, and more. To combat this, educators and parents can play a leading role by helping youth identify their anxiety, and guiding youth to the skills they need to take control."
"Parents and professionals need to be able to recognize the indicators of depression and suicide. Yet, many don't know what to look for...let alone what to say to the person at risk. This training is both informative and empowering, and gives participants the skills and courage to ask tough - and oftentimes
life-saving - questions."
QPR
Suicide Prevention
Emotional
Consequences
of Technology
"As parents, we worry about our kids' health - but we often don't consider how emotionally destructive technology can be. The reality is that seemingly ordinary practices - from social media use to Smartphone communication - can impact the mental health of our youth and pose not-so-obvious dangers."
