Workshops, Training and Speaking Events

Workshops, Training
and Speaking Events

Maria offers interactive and hands-on presentations on different topics related to emotional wellness — in fact, it’s what she loves most about her job. It’s her way of providing education and experience, as well as promoting awareness and change. Workshops also give YOU — the attendee — a chance to practice skills in real time.

These aren’t your typical speaking engagements or training sessions. Maria specializes in high-energy, hands-on programs where she speaks from experience. People say they love her energy, her straightforwardness, and her ability to make people think about things they’ve never thought about before!

Sample topics include:

Roadmap to Self-Care. What does self-care mean and what makes it important? We explore ways to go beyond and deeper than face masks or spa treatments; and how to make it a daily practice. Participants walk out of this workshop with their own roadmap and action plan.

Emotional and Mental Health- The Basics. Learn the signs and symptoms of the most common mental health disorders, plus the 4 D’s to determine when a mental illness might be present. When you leave this class, you’ll know how to identify a mental health crisis and how to respond instead of react.

A recipe to connect with your worth and build your self-esteem. Learn 4 things you can include in your daily life to increase and protect your value.

Mental Health First Aid Training.

As a certified trainer in mental health first aid (youth and adult), Maria brings this 8 hour in-person training to schools, agencies, businesses, and small groups in the community. The program teaches about signs and symptoms, risk factors and warning signs for menial health and substance use concerns. It covers strategies and a 5-step action plan on how to help someone in both crisis and non-crisis situations, and where to turn for help. Per completion of this training, participants receive a 3-year certificate as a Mental Health First Aider by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing.

For more information
about this training itself,
visit www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org.

Talleres, Entrenamiento
y Eventos Didácticos

María ofrece presentaciones interactivas y practicas sobre diferentes temas relacionados al bienestar emocional – de hecho, es la parte que mas disfruta de su trabajo. Es su manera de proveer educación y aprendizaje experiencial, al igual que promover la concientización y el cambio. Los talleres te dan a ti – el participante – la oportunidad de practicar destrezas en tiempo real.

Estos no son las típicas charlas o sesiones de entrenamiento. María se especializa en programas de alta energía y practicidad donde enseña desde la experiencia. Las personas dicen que les encanta su energía, su estilo directo, y su habilidad de hacer a otros pensar sobre cosas que no habían pensado antes.

Algunos temas ejemplo incluyen:

Mapa hacia el autocuidado. ¿Qué significa el autocuidado y que lo hace importante? Exploramos maneras de ir más allá de la máscara facial o tratamientos relajantes; y cómo hacer del autocuidado una práctica diaria. Los participantes se llevan su propio mapa y plan de acción.

Salud Emocional y Mental- La Base. Aprende las señales y síntomas de los desórdenes de salud mental más comunes, además de las 4 D’s para determinar si se trata de una enfermedad mental. Cuando terminas esta clase, sabrás cómo identificar una crisis de salud mental y cómo responder en lugar de reaccionar.

Una receta para conectar con tu valor y construir tu autoestima. Aprende 4 cosas que puedes incluir en tu vida para incrementar y proteger tu valor.

Entrenamiento en Primeros Auxilios para la Salud Mental.

Como entrenadora certificada en primeros auxilios para la salud mental (adultos y jóvenes), María ofrece este entrenamiento de 8 horas, en persona, a escuelas, agencias, compañías, y cualquier grupo pequeño de individuos en la comunidad. Este entrenamiento enseña sobre las señales y síntomas, factores de riesgo y señales de alerta en situaciones de riesgo relacionadas a la salud mental y el uso de sustancias. Describe estrategias y un plan de acción de 5 pasos para ayudar a alguien en situaciones de crisis o no, y a donde acudir por ayuda. Al completar este entrenamiento, los participantes reciben un certificado valido por 3 años del National Council for Mental Wellbeing.

Para más información
sobre este entrenamiento visita
www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org

Reviews / Feedback

"Maria was so engaging and real. She explained everything and made the content easy to understand. I feel much more confident and have new skills which will allow me to better help my son".

"It is very clear Maria knows the field well and enjoys what she does"

"Thank you Maria for your straightforward approach! You being a licensed counselor helped the perspective of my role as a person who wants to help others".

"Impactful. Brings humor to sometimes topics that made me less afraid to discuss them with people I love".

"She is passionate about her work and this drives the training to success".

"Love her enthusiasm. Great educator and interactive".

"I love Maria's enthusiasm and passion for sharing this very helpful knowledge and experience".

"Thank you for keeping a humorous and positive light to the conversation".

"Information was presented in a variety of ways- useful/applicable examples - easily engaged with participants. Very relatable. Well done!"

"Extremely engaged, gave great explanations and examples, brought understanding to topics that were questionable".

"Maria has lots of energy and "no nonsense" approach. Able to provide many excellent examples of intervention".