Consultation & Speaking Arrangements
Gals Institute supports the prevention message given with mental health services and education. We customize our programs to meet the ages and issues that a school or organization may need. ,
Workshops for Staff: (1.5 Hour)
The Hidden Signs and Symptoms of Anxiety and Depression in Teens. In classroom techniques to assist teachers identify the signs, approach a student appropriately and support the teen.
Is it ADHD, Anxiety or Behavioral Issues? This presentation helps teachers differentiate a students actions. Tools will be given to assist to address and deescalate situations in a calm constructive manner
How to Integrate the 7 Signs of Resiliency in Adolescents. Specifically designed for teachers and in-classroom use. Learn how you can incorporate character building and healthy sense of self development within your students throughout the year.
Creating a Classroom with mindfulness and joy: Prevent Burnout and learn how to use mindfulness and other techniques to reduce stress and create a peaceful classroom.
Using Love & Logic in the Classroom: Integrating structure consistency and follow through with in the classroom. Create an organized environment that is respectful and calm.
Trauma Informed: Vicarious Trauma, Compassion Fatigue and wellness for helping professionals: Identify and understand signs and origins of trauma in the classroom, learn practical ways of managing and mitigating traumatic symptoms in students, and protect and de-escalate oneself from vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue.
4K- 5th Grade Classroom/Teacher Consultant: Meet with a licensed clinician to work on a plan that best works with your classrooms current issues and how to integrate emotional social learning into your classroom. Teachers will be provided tips and physical tools to assist their goals.
Parent Education: (1.5 hour program)
9 Secret Weapons to Successfully Parent a Teenager. Practical, ‘how-to’ tips to have a positive, respectful relationship with your teenager, and even enjoy this new stage.
How to Integrate the Resiliency in Adolescents. Designed for parents to incorporate at home. Learn ways to emphasis the character and values you wish to have your child build.
Creating a Family Plan. The why’s & how’s to create structure and peace in your family. Focuses on digital awareness and limits. This program has been tested and proves to be 100 % effective in helping your family have structure, consistency and follow through.
Rethinking “Normal.” Exploring the changes and trends in social media, bullying and ways to build resiliency in our youth. Learn what you need to know to be able to support your child through the stressful middles school and high school years without drama.
Latest trends in Social media apps and devices: What you need to know before your get a device.
You will learn the what, why and how to deal with the digital media craze. Learn the current trends and how to safe guard your kids.
Helping your child and family through grief and loss: Learn strategies to help your family through the journey of healing from a loss of a love one, recent divorce or other traumatic life change. Families will also be provided resources and tools to assist them.
Student Workshops and Events:
Health Class Education – topics could include anxiety identification, healthy mood regulation, healthy vs toxic relationships, and other tips and tools for students on all topics related to emotional wellbeing. Processing the program content and looking into deeper issues to substance use. (1-2x, 1-6 week offerings)
Resiliency Building Group for At-Risk Kids. Up to 12 children/teens, meets monthly, 1.5 hour group. Those kids identified through student services needing extra support and discussion.
I Am… I Can… I Will… Workshop. (2.5-3 hours) Grades 3-5 Girls Only up to 40 kids. Facilitators help participants look at the gifts and skills that make them special. We utilize age appropriate art activities to help tap into the creative brain and build a template of affirmations youth can use when they feel challenged with the pressures of school, sports, and social media expectations. Participants use the skills they have defined in group and apply them to create a plan and vision for moving forward with relationships, family interactions, social skill building, and management of social media.
Calm, Cool, Capable kids/Tweens: (2.5-3 hours) Ages 6-16. Boys only or can be tailored to both. Up to 40 students. Educational yet fun workshop that provides general feeling and emotion identification. Custom tailored for ages groups, participants have the opportunity to share their thoughts and feelings with peers while counselors make sure all are comfortable in a non-shaming environment, to help build empathy. This workshop involves a hands-on approach to building coping skills which we define for the groups. Teaching how to manage emotions and calm selves down. Participants will learn age appropriate techniques to stay Calm, Cool, and Capable.
Frenemy No More group for tween girls ages 9-12, up to 20 children, (2.5 hour workshop) Event inspired by Signe Whitson’s friendships and other Weapons workbook, helping girls learn the true nature of friendship. Learn how to identify positive qualities in others and yourself and what makes a good friend. Girls will strengthen empathy while learning healthy boundaries with others.
Newest group: Leap Into Leadership! Grades 5-8.
We have many other programs that we can tailor to teachers, students, parents and the needs of school.
Contact Gals Institute for more information about consultation and speaking engagements.
Workshops for Staff: (1.5 Hour)
The Hidden Signs and Symptoms of Anxiety and Depression in Teens. In classroom techniques to assist teachers identify the signs, approach a student appropriately and support the teen.
Is it ADHD, Anxiety or Behavioral Issues? This presentation helps teachers differentiate a students actions. Tools will be given to assist to address and deescalate situations in a calm constructive manner
How to Integrate the 7 Signs of Resiliency in Adolescents. Specifically designed for teachers and in-classroom use. Learn how you can incorporate character building and healthy sense of self development within your students throughout the year.
Creating a Classroom with mindfulness and joy: Prevent Burnout and learn how to use mindfulness and other techniques to reduce stress and create a peaceful classroom.
Using Love & Logic in the Classroom: Integrating structure consistency and follow through with in the classroom. Create an organized environment that is respectful and calm.
Trauma Informed: Vicarious Trauma, Compassion Fatigue and wellness for helping professionals: Identify and understand signs and origins of trauma in the classroom, learn practical ways of managing and mitigating traumatic symptoms in students, and protect and de-escalate oneself from vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue.
4K- 5th Grade Classroom/Teacher Consultant: Meet with a licensed clinician to work on a plan that best works with your classrooms current issues and how to integrate emotional social learning into your classroom. Teachers will be provided tips and physical tools to assist their goals.
Parent Education: (1.5 hour program)
9 Secret Weapons to Successfully Parent a Teenager. Practical, ‘how-to’ tips to have a positive, respectful relationship with your teenager, and even enjoy this new stage.
How to Integrate the Resiliency in Adolescents. Designed for parents to incorporate at home. Learn ways to emphasis the character and values you wish to have your child build.
Creating a Family Plan. The why’s & how’s to create structure and peace in your family. Focuses on digital awareness and limits. This program has been tested and proves to be 100 % effective in helping your family have structure, consistency and follow through.
Rethinking “Normal.” Exploring the changes and trends in social media, bullying and ways to build resiliency in our youth. Learn what you need to know to be able to support your child through the stressful middles school and high school years without drama.
Latest trends in Social media apps and devices: What you need to know before your get a device.
You will learn the what, why and how to deal with the digital media craze. Learn the current trends and how to safe guard your kids.
Helping your child and family through grief and loss: Learn strategies to help your family through the journey of healing from a loss of a love one, recent divorce or other traumatic life change. Families will also be provided resources and tools to assist them.
Student Workshops and Events:
Health Class Education – topics could include anxiety identification, healthy mood regulation, healthy vs toxic relationships, and other tips and tools for students on all topics related to emotional wellbeing. Processing the program content and looking into deeper issues to substance use. (1-2x, 1-6 week offerings)
Resiliency Building Group for At-Risk Kids. Up to 12 children/teens, meets monthly, 1.5 hour group. Those kids identified through student services needing extra support and discussion.
I Am… I Can… I Will… Workshop. (2.5-3 hours) Grades 3-5 Girls Only up to 40 kids. Facilitators help participants look at the gifts and skills that make them special. We utilize age appropriate art activities to help tap into the creative brain and build a template of affirmations youth can use when they feel challenged with the pressures of school, sports, and social media expectations. Participants use the skills they have defined in group and apply them to create a plan and vision for moving forward with relationships, family interactions, social skill building, and management of social media.
Calm, Cool, Capable kids/Tweens: (2.5-3 hours) Ages 6-16. Boys only or can be tailored to both. Up to 40 students. Educational yet fun workshop that provides general feeling and emotion identification. Custom tailored for ages groups, participants have the opportunity to share their thoughts and feelings with peers while counselors make sure all are comfortable in a non-shaming environment, to help build empathy. This workshop involves a hands-on approach to building coping skills which we define for the groups. Teaching how to manage emotions and calm selves down. Participants will learn age appropriate techniques to stay Calm, Cool, and Capable.
Frenemy No More group for tween girls ages 9-12, up to 20 children, (2.5 hour workshop) Event inspired by Signe Whitson’s friendships and other Weapons workbook, helping girls learn the true nature of friendship. Learn how to identify positive qualities in others and yourself and what makes a good friend. Girls will strengthen empathy while learning healthy boundaries with others.
Newest group: Leap Into Leadership! Grades 5-8.
We have many other programs that we can tailor to teachers, students, parents and the needs of school.
Contact Gals Institute for more information about consultation and speaking engagements.