Workshops & Speaking
Compassionate conversations that
create meaningful change.
PRACTICAL EDUCATION FOR REAL LIFE
PRACTICAL. COMPASSIONATE. REAL-WORLD EDUCATION.
Turning insight into impact.
I translate complex psychological concepts into accessible, practical ideas that people can use in their everyday lives. Through workshops, trainings, and speaking engagements, I create engaging, supportive learning experiences that inspire reflection, build new skills, and encourage lasting change.
WHO I SPEAK TO
Different Audiences. A Shared Purpose.
Clinicians
Mental health professionals seeking practical tools and fresh perspectives.
Organizations
Companies and non-profits investing in the well-being of their people.
Schools
Students, educators, and parents navigating life's opportunities and challenges
Communities
Groups and communities committed to greater awareness and connection.
WORKSHOPS & PRESENTATIONS
Relevant topics
for today's challenges.
Each workshop is tailored to specific needs and can be delivered as a worship, training or keynote.
GENERAL WORKSHOP
Turning Table Time Trials
into TRIUMPHS!
Description here.A practical workshop for parents and caregivers navigating stressful mealtimes. Explore picky eating, feeding dynamics, power struggles, and strategies that support connection, confidence, and a healthier relationship with food.
A workshop for parents and caregivers.
GENERAL WORKSHOP
Kinsugi:
Healing Through The Art of Golden Repair
Description here.A restorative workshop blending creativity, mindfulness, and therapeutic reflection.
Participants explore resilience, self-compassion, and transformation through the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold.
A therapeutic experience for growth, reflection, and renewal.
PROFESSIONAL WORKSHOP
Expanding Your Toolbox:
An Introduction to the Satter
Eating Competence Model
Description here.A continuing education workshop for healthcare professionals exploring the core principles of Satter's Eating Competence Model. Participants gain practical tools for addressing food and body-related anxiety and supporting a healthy relationship with food and self.
A continuing education workshop for
healthcare professionals.
Find YourSelf in...
PANAMA
An Enriching Retreat Designed to Nourish Your Mind, Body, and Soul
Find YourSelf Growing in...
PANAMA: THE ETHICS OF SELF CARE
A Continuing Education Retreat for Healthcare Providers
BECAUSE TAKING CARE OF YOURSELF ISN'T OPTIONAL - IT'S ETHICAL
This isn’t just time off. It’s time to reconnect with your professional purpose, restore your nervous system, and reflect on the ethical foundation of your work.
RECLAIM YOUR OWN WELLNESS - NOT AS A LUXURY BUT AS A PROFESSIONAL NECESSITY
Many therapists wait until they're burnt out to prioritize their well-being. But true ethical care requires ongoing, non- reactive, attention to our internal state. This retreat helps you step out of survival mode and back into a rhythm of care that sustains both you and your clients. You’ll experience rest not as an escape, but as a practice in professional integrity.
EARN MEANINGFUL CEs THAT ADDRESS THE ETHICS OF SELF-CARE, BOUNDARIES AND BURNOUT PREVENTION
Most CE trainings on ethics are dry, checkbox exercises. Not this one! Our workshops are immersive, experiential, and rooted in real-life clinical dilemmas—exploring the ethical implications of overextending ourselves, ignoring our limits, or working beyond capacity. You’ll leave with insights you can actually use in supervision, practice, and your own self-reflection.
REST WITHOUT GUILT ON A PRIVATE ISLAND DESIGNED FOR REFLECTION, PLAY, AND NOURISHMENT
The setting matters. And this island is intentionally selected for its stillness, natural beauty, and complete separation from everyday chaos. Wake up to ocean breezes, and fall asleep to the sound of the waves, nourish your body with chef-prepared meals, and calm your nervous system with hammock time, journaling, or a spontaneous swim in turquoise waters. This is a space where rest is not only permitted—it’s prescribed.
Included in the Retreat:
Transportation to and from David Airport to Resort
5 night all inclusive stay at Selva Terre Resort in Panama in Ocean Front rooms
Single or double occupancy room with AC/bathroom (Twin or King Size); 1 quad room (full size beds) available to a group of 3-4 that plan to attend as group
3 meals a day (certain dietary preferences/allergies are accommodated), plus snacks and smoothies made from the freshest island grown produce
Earn CEUs including (5 hours of Ethics) with workshops hosted by Amanda L. Marks, LPC, LMCH CPCS and Keira Oseroff Lambert, LCSW, CEDS
Surfing
Pottery Making
SUP/Kayaking
Hiking Excursion
Mangrove Excursion via Kayak/SUP
Gratituty for Staff
Daily Yoga
Additional Expenses to be Considered:
International Travel to Panama City, Panama and Domestic Flight from Panama City to David, Panama
Cocktails (Local Beer and Wine Included)
Additional experiences at Selva Terra can be booked and paid for directly with the resort to include spa (massage therapy and facials); deep sea fishing; island hopping; scuba diving; snorkeling; horseback riding (all optional)
ACCOMODATIONS
Single Occupancy $4,350*
(Early Bird thru Nov 30, 2025)
Regular Registration $4,850
Double Occupancy $3,350*
(Early Bird thru Nov 30, 2025)
Regular registration $3,850
Additional discount offered for group of 3-4 in a quad room. Please reach out at [email protected] for details.
Find YourSelf Growing in...Panama Retreat
May 23 - MAY 28, 2026
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Professional development that makes a difference.
I offer continuing education opportunities for mental health professionals, with focus on practical, evidence-based strategies that can be applied in real-world settings. CE offerings can be customized for your organization or event.
SPEAKING
Inspiring conversations for
lasting change.
I am available for keynotes, panel discussion, and presentations on a range of mental health and personal growth topics. My goal is to leave audiences with new insights, practical tools, and a renewed sense of possibility.
WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT
Engaging. Practical. Compassionate
Evidence-Based Information
Gain the latest research and practical insights you can trust.
Practical Tools and Strategies
Leave with actionable tools you can apply right away.
A Supportive and Inclusive Environment
Participate in a safe, welcoming space where diverse experiences and perspectives are valued.
Real-World Relevance
Explore topics and strategies that address today's challenges and real-life situations.
Lasting
Takeaways
Build knowledge and confidence that extend beyond the session
READY TO BEGIN?
Let's create something meaningful.
I welcome the opportunity to collaborate on a workshop, training, or speaking engagement for your organization, school, or community.
OFFERING
Psychotherapy, Neurofeedback, EMDR, Speaking and Workshops
Specializing in Trauma, Childhood Feeding, Eating Disorders and Co-Occuring Disorders
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