I love spreading the message that self-esteem wounds are inflicted by negative past events, and that they can be healed. Through my thirty-plus years of outpatient practice, I have seen the pain of such wounds everyday. Since publishing “Parables for a Wounded Heart,” I have heard from countless others who shared the story of their wounds and the life impact of those wounds. The private pain of their low self-esteem was often hidden from others by their positive public facade.

This work has become my mission, and I would like to share this message with your organization. I have given numerous presentations to mental health agencies, social service agencies, healthcare agencies, churches, national and international conferences and the general public. My presentations have ranged from one-hour keynote speeches to three-day workshops. I would love to discuss your needs in more detail. Call me at (828) 287-7806 to discuss availability.

 

This is a clip of a Sunday Morning Sermon at First Baptist of Forest City, NC

 

Here is a clip of my course, “Reclaiming Your Positive Self-Esteem.”

SELECTED RECENT PRESENTATIONS

Fusing Cognitive/Behavioral Therapy and Therapeutic Storytelling: Overcoming Negative Self-Esteem

Cross Country Education (6 hours) Continuing education workshops provided for mental health professionals

Fairfax, VA (2016)

Frederick, MD (2016)

Baltimore, MD (2016)

Dallas, TX (2015)

Lubbock, TX (2015)

Shreveport, LA (2015)

Baton Rouge, LA (2015)

New Orleans, LA (2015)

Jackson, MS (2015)

Phoenix, AZ (2015)

Albuquerque, NM (2015)

Los Vegas, NV (2015)

Seattle, WA (2015)

Portland, OR (2015)

Spokane, OR (2015)

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Keynote Addresses and multiple workshops on self-esteem issues, communication skills and marriage relationship patterns for:

INTERNATIONAL BOARDING SCHOOLS CONFERENCE

Taichung, Taiwan

June 8-11, 2014

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Speaking to the Heart and the Head: Using Cognitive Therapy and Therapeutic Stories to Address Self-Esteem Wounds Created by Abuse and Trauma

37TH ANNUAL TEACHING FAMILY ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE

Charlotte, NC

October 5-7, 2014

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Keynote address and multiple workshops on self-esteem issues, dealing with conflict, serving with balance and pre-employment psychological assessments for:

ASIAN INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN EDUCATORS CONFERENCE

Daejon, South Korea

November  26th – 29th, 2014

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Speaking to the Head and the Heart: Using Cognitive Therapy and Therapeutic Stories to Address Self-Esteem Wounds

A continuing education workshop provided for mental health professionals.

CHARLOTTE AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER (6 HOURS)

Charlotte, NC (2014)

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Speaking to the Head and the Heart: Using Cognitive/Behavioral Therapy and Therapeutic Stories to Heal Self-Esteem Wounds

A continuing education workshop provided for group home agencies and staff

36TH ANNUAL  TEACHING FAMILY ASSOCIATION NATIONAL CONFERENCE (3 HOURS)

Salt Lake City, UT (2013)