Therese McKechnie, LSCSW

Professional Audiences

Conferences

Workshops

Seminars

Agency Staffs

Business Organizations

Employee Assistance Programs

Faculties

Community Audiences

Retreats

Church Groups

Parent/Teacher Groups

Support Groups

12-Step Groups

Social Organizations

Presentations are customized to fit the needs and interest of your group.

These programs are designed for professionals and the general public to increase the ability to manage personal and family stress in one’s life.

Some examples of programs are:

Grief, Loss, and Bereavement

Diagnosing and Treating the Continuum of Grief

Children and Grief

Ethics and End-of-Life

Walking Through Grief at the Holidays

Finding Light in the Darkness: A Look at Holiday Grief

Gifts of the Hearts: Balancing Grief with Gratitude

Companioning those with Grief

Family Systems and Complicated Grief

Rituals in the Grief and Mourning Process

Ministering to People through Change

Worden’s Four Task of Grieving

Grief Tasks and Styles

Family Dynamics Following a Loss

Grief and Loss among Peers

Cumulative Loss

Supporting Survivors of suicide

Grief and Estranged or Difficult Relationships

The Role of Storytelling in Dying, Death and Bereavement

Dealing with Aging Relatives

Understanding the Families Response to Eldercare Challenges

Baby boomers and Elders: Similarities and Challenges among the Generations

Helping Families with Tough Decisions and Difficult Conversations

Care Along the Continuum: Options and Resources Available to Help

Complicating Factors with eldercare: When things don’t go smoothly

The Great Balancing Act: Caring for yourself While Caring for Others

Dealing with Loss and Grief: Walking Through Changes in the Life Cycle

Surviving the Stress and Challenge of Dementia

The Business Side of Aging: The Wisdom of Proactive Planning

Working with “The System”: Cutting Through the Red Tape

Long Distance Caregiving: Tips and Suggestions to Help Manage it All

Spiritual Lessons in Caregiving and Aging

When a Parent Needs to Move: Assessing Options and Addressing Emotions

Mental Health Topics

Understanding Birth Order Positions

Moving Through Grief, Loss and Change

Discovering Joy, Creativity and Humor

Creating Healthy Families

Managing Holiday Stress

Creating A Vision and Manifesting Goals

Clarifying Boundaries In Relationships

Looking At Life Cycle Transitions Within Families

Building Self Esteem In Yourself and Others

Managing Anger Assertively and Constructively

Giving Yourself The Gift Of Forgiveness

Identifying Healthy Components In Relationships

Learning About The Unique Challenges Of Blended Families

Reclaiming Your Life Story; Learning To Tell Your Story Differently

Evolving As A Couple

Adult Children Of Alcoholics; A Guide To Recovery From Co-Dependency

Adult Children Of Alcoholics; Treatment Considerations In Mental Health

Dealing With Aging Relatives; Addressing the Challenges of Aging and Caregiving

Business Topics

Moving From Management to Leadership

Empowerment Principles and Paradigm Shifts

Stakeholders and Mission Statements

Adapting to Change and Managing Anxiety Within Organizations

Management Styles Using The Myers-Briggs Temperaments

Signs Of Immature and Mature Systems

Creating A Vision and Building Emotional Bank Accounts

Time Management Principles in Business

The System Dynamics of Addictions In The Family and Work Environment

Identifying Substance Abuse

Dealing With Aging Relatives: Addressing the Challenges of Aging and Caregiving