Mental health speaking & training

Dr. Irene Kraegel speaks about Christian mindfulness and other mental health-related topics to a variety of audiences around Michigan and the United States. (woman smiling and gesturing with hands at a podium, wearing a floral shirt)

Hitting the right tone for your audience can be a challenge, whether you’re planning a team retreat, a conference presentation, a class session, or a church event. Your people need refreshment combined with substance, and it needs to be worth their time.

Then you have that one participant who will complain no matter what you do! (I know, I’ve planned these events too…)

In a world with high productivity demands and strained resources, you are a leader looking out for your people, and you want to make sure they leave your event energized, encouraged, and fed.

Because as they say, “you can’t pour from an empty cup.”

Dr. Irene Kraegel provides presentation on Christian mindfulness at Baker Book House in Grand Rapids, MI.

I am a Clinical Psychologist with years of experience giving presentations for groups large and small, as well as leading trainings in classrooms, at conferences, and in churches.

Here are some examples of topics in my wheelhouse:

Anxiety & depression among youth
Christian mindfulness & self-compassion
Motivational interviewing
Communication & conflict resolution
Self-care for Christians (both Protestant & Catholic)
Mental health & mental illness

With content customized for your particular context, you will be able to meet the needs of your team or class in a way that will benefit them for years to come.

Send an email to start the conversation!

What to Expect.

Free consult

We’ll start with a brief conversation about what you’re looking for, either by phone, videoconference, or email - whatever works the best for you.

Then I’ll get to work crafting just the right speaking or training experience for your group.

Event

I’ll show up with energy and attentiveness, sharing relevant and enriching content, based on the particular goals you’ve identified for your event.

Expect useful information presented with an informal but professional style. I will include plenty of opportunity for participants to engage along the way if they choose.

Follow-up

Participants will have access to me afterwards as needed, in order to ask any questions that came up for them along the way, whether they want to hang around to chat after the event or reach out by email.

My topics hit close to home, and I love follow-up conversations as part of the learning process!

Customer Reviews.

“Thank you so much for all of your presentations and contributions to our training. You are wise, thoughtful, & thorough. Thank you for all of the time & energy you put into preparing each of these sessions.”
- Residence Life
“Thank you SO much for everything you contributed to the HEALTH Camp. Both of your sessions were fantastic and the girls had nothing but positive things to say about them. Your expertise and positivity brough so much to the camp.”
- HEALTH Camp
“You have given the gift of your FULL presence. That’s a gift that not many give in today’s world. Thank you.”
-Center for Counseling and Wellness
“You made our day! Thank you for your wisdom and insight at our staff retreat. I’ve received so much positive feedback about your talk. I appreciate you sharing your gifts with us. Your work is making a difference!”
-Information Technology
“The comments about your session were wonderful. Thank you so much! I think that your topic really struck a chord with many of the teachers in attendance. Well done!”
- AP Teaching & Learning Conference
“Thank you for being a non-anxious & welcoming presence for all of us - what a tremendous gift!”
-Center for Student Success
“It was such a joy to have you in class. Your presence brought calm, clarity, and compassion into the room. The students were clearly engaged and encouraged, and I know your words will stay with many of them well beyond this semester. I’m grateful for your willingness to share your wisdom with us.”
-Recreational Therapy class
“You always impress me with your preparation, wisdom, and easy style of preparation. I always think, “I’d talk to her in a heart beat.” Your values come through in your countenance - authenticity & care. Thank you for being here all week!”
-Council for Christian Colleges & Universities
“Thank you so much for coming and visiting our class. The wisdom you shared both in your book and in class has changed the way I view mindfulness!”
-Wheaton College
“I loved your summary of suicide prevention care today. You covered a lot in a short time. It was exactly the right info for that audience. You manage to say so much in just one short phrase. I felt that way over and over again this morning. Well done!”
- Student Health Services
“The time with you today was the perfect conclusion to our [graduate studies] course. You did such a nice job of helping highlight the ways Christians can trust practices like mindfulness. You are doing great work in a much needed area of healthy Christian living!”
- Rev. JL

Send me an email at contact@dwellpsychological.com, or schedule a free 15-minute consultation to see if I’m a good fit for your event.

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