Mental Health and Wellness Keynote Speakers
BRING HEARTSHIP TO YOUR ORGANIZATION
Engaging presentations and workshops that provide practical, evidence-based tools for improving mental health, communication, and resilience.
COMPANIES WE’VE WORKED WITH:
SIGNATURE KEYNOTES:
Riding the Waves:
How to Swim Instead of Sink When You’re in Unpredictable Waters
With Dr. Lauren Cook, PsyD, MMFT, PMH-C
With Dr. Lauren’s evidence-based W.A.V.E.S. framework, your team will learn how to navigate through uncontrollable and challenging circumstances with aplomb. Here’s how:
⟡ Welcome the waves: Instead of fighting ourselves, learn the value of self-compassion.
⟡ Alertness: Recognize our cues of distress so that we don’t do further damage to ourselves or others.
⟡ Valor: Anxiety makes us want to pull back but you’ll learn how actively approaching our fears is what actually alleviates distress.
⟡ Empathy: Foster a sense of patience and understanding for your fellow surfer while appropriately setting boundaries.
⟡ Surf it out: Harness the power of perspective to ride with rather than against the waves you encounter.
Rise to Shine:
Finding Joy in
Your Purpose
With Dr. Lauren Cook, PsyD, MMFT, PMH-C
Why It Matters: So many teams struggle with morale. Are your employees feeling discouraged, defeated, and disconnected? With Dr. Lauren’s extensive research in the field of positive psychology, she helps audiences find intentional purpose without the toxic positivity attached. This will give your team that major boost as they learn how to celebrate the wins, appreciate one another, and get excited for what’s to come with their company.
Key Learning Outcomes:
⟡ Identify personal & professional values in the context of wellbeing.
⟡ Effectively set goals and utilize mentorships to achieve these goals.
⟡ Develop a sense of gratitude that fosters real appreciation.
⟡ Highlight the importance of personal passion and utilizing talents to serve the team and advance forward progress.
CLINICAL TRAININGS:
Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders: A Systems Approach
With Dr. Carissa Gustfason, Psy.D., PMH-C
Clinicians who attend this training will gain an understanding of the etiology, risk factors, symptom presentation, and diagnostic features of parental mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs). The training will also address evidence-based approaches to assessment, as well as individual-, family-, and societal-level strategies for treatment and prevention. Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:
⟡ Describe the etiology, risk factors, symptom presentation, and diagnostic features of parental mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs).
⟡ Identify key individual, relational, and systemic factors that contribute to the development and maintenance of PMADs.
⟡ Apply evidence-based strategies for assessing PMADs across the perinatal and parenting lifespan, including screening and differential diagnosis.
⟡ Explain systems-based approaches to intervention that address PMADs at the individual, family, and societal levels.
⟡ Integrate prevention-oriented and advocacy-informed strategies into clinical practice to support parents and families impacted by PMADs.
SIGNATURE WORKSHOPS:
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With Dr. Carissa Gustfason, Psy.D., PMH-C
Many women quietly struggle with self-doubt, fear of failure, and feelings of not being “enough.” This empowering workshop is designed specifically for women who want to overcome self-limiting beliefs and step into their strengths as leaders in their communities. Through a combination of expert insights and guided practices — including mindful self-compassion, meditation, and reflective journaling — you’ll gain tools, like self-compassion, to cope with your inner critic and take action towards a meaningful career. Each participant will also receive a digital journal to continue cultivating self-compassion and build sustainable growth, both personally and professionally.
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With Dr. Carissa Gustfason, Psy.D., PMH-C
Motherhood can bring profound love and meaning—but also overwhelm, self-doubt, and pressure to “do it all.” Many parents find themselves caught between striving to be the “perfect” mother and feeling like they’re falling short. This supportive and empowering workshop is designed for mothers who want to navigate the emotional complexities of parenting with greater ease, compassion, and intention. Grounded in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and mindful self-compassion, this workshop will guide you in developing present-moment awareness, making space for difficult emotions without judgment, and responding to yourself with kindness rather than criticism. You’ll learn how to gently unhook from unhelpful thoughts, clarify what truly matters to you as a parent, and take meaningful, values-aligned action—even in the midst of stress, guilt, or uncertainty. Through a combination of psychoeducation and experiential practices—including mindfulness exercises, self-compassion practices, and values-based reflections—you’ll build psychological flexibility and reconnect with the kind of parent you want to be.
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Why do we feel like superheroes one week and completely depleted the next? It isn't a flaw in your work ethic—it's your biology. This talk explores how to sync your professional calendar with your hormonal shifts. We’ll discuss practical ways to audit your energy, from scheduling big presentations during high-confidence windows to practicing radical self-compassion during slower phases.
Discover how to work with your body, not against it, to create a career that feels as good as it looks.
“Dr. Cook’s seminar was the best use of an hour I’ve ever spent on the topic of well-being. I’m still referencing some of the themes that she brought up. Lauren was engaging, even in a digital format, and had a style that was welcomed across the globe. I highly recommend her.”
— Susanne Senoff | Senior Director, Enterprise Security, Arm
