Mental Health Speaker Florida | Joyce Marter Enterprises

“Did you know? 77% of employers report an increase in workforce mental health needs,” says Business Group on Health’s 2024 Health Care Strategy Survey.

Meet Joyce Marter: Florida’s Leading Mental Health Speaker Making a Difference

Mental health is a topic that has long been shrouded in stigma and misunderstanding. But as we become more open about our struggles with mental illness, we are beginning to see a shift in how society views mental health. In Florida, speakers lead the charge to break down these barriers and promote understanding and acceptance.

These motivational speakers have experienced firsthand the challenges of living with mental illness and discovered the power of sharing their stories. Through talks and presentations at schools, workplaces, and community events, they are helping to educate others about mental health and inspire those who are struggling to seek help.

According to the World Health Organization, “Depression and anxiety cost the global economy $1 trillion each year, predominantly from reduced productivity.”

Shifting perspectives is a powerful tool in breaking down mental health stigma. It’s about challenging stereotypes and encouraging vulnerability so that we can embrace empathy and foster understanding. This is where mental health speakers come in.

Joyce Marter is a passionate advocate for change, sharing her experiences to help others see that seeking help is not a weakness. She helps creates safe spaces for others to do the same by speaking openly and honestly about their struggles, and shows that it’s okay not to be okay; and that there is strength in seeking support.

Through community outreach, good mental health speakers play an important role in creating safe spaces where people can feel heard and understood.

They bring attention to the importance of mental wellness and offer practical tools for self-care. Most importantly, they remind us that we are not alone in our struggles and that there is hope for healing and growth.

Emotional, social, and communication skills are not taught in our primary, secondary or higher education. The result is that employees lack the skills to succeed in the current climate. Employees need to be taught how to take care of themselves and others amid chaos.

Feelings that may come up for your employees about their workplace include:

Fear of losing their job
Fear of more
Feelings of inadequacy
Frustration

Irritability and Defensiveness
Overwhelm with uncertainty and change
Resistance to change

Stress, Depression, and Anxiety
Worsened mental health or substance misuse
Conflict between leadership/staff

Mental Health Speakers, Joyce Marter and Jason Marotzke

Book Joyce Marter or Jason Marotzke for Your Next Mental Health Speaking Event

With mental health challenges on the rise, now is the time to schedule an experienced mental health speaker to help you support your employees in a changing world and work environment. You can hire Joyce Marter and Jason Marotzke together or individually for your next speaking event.

General Presentation Information:

All presentations can be conducted virtually or in person.
Presentations can be altered to fit the specific needs of your audience, including combining 2-3 presentations.
Presentations are flexible and can be adapted from one hour to six hours, depending on your needs.
All presentations include a unique, dedicated landing page with downloadable copies of the slides, handouts, articles, and resources so attendees leave with a toolbox of new knowledge and skills.
Hybrid presentations and recordings are welcome.

Promoting Better Self-Care and Wellness: Mental Health Speaker -Joyce Marter

With the increasing demands of our everyday lives, it can be easy to forget about caring for our mental health. However, the truth is that self-care and wellness are essential for a fulfilling life. In our daily routines, we must prioritize mindful practices, coping strategies, stress management, self-reflection, and self-compassion. One effective strategy for promoting self-care is mindfulness practices. Mindfulness allows us to be present at the moment and fully engage with our thoughts and feelings without judgment. This practice can help us become more aware of our emotions and behaviors, allowing us to manage stress better and improve overall well-being.

Another key aspect of promoting self-care is through developing coping strategies. Coping strategies can help us deal with challenging situations healthily. Whether talking to a trusted friend or practicing relaxation techniques such as deep breathing or meditation, coping strategies can make all the difference when facing tough times. Self-reflection and self-compassion are also crucial components of promoting wellness. Self-reflection allows us to examine our thoughts and behaviors objectively, while self-compassion helps us treat ourselves with kindness and understanding during difficult moments. By incorporating these practices into our daily routines, we can create greater balance and harmony.

Remember that prioritizing your mental health is not selfish – it’s necessary for living a happy life. By implementing mindful practices, coping strategies, stress management techniques, self-reflection, and self-compassion into your daily routine, you can promote greater well-being for yourself – and those around you.

Creating Safe Spaces: The Role of Mental Health Speakers in Business and Community Outreach

As mental health speakers continue to inspire change and challenge misconceptions, they also play a crucial role in creating safe spaces for dialogue. By sharing their experiences and encouraging others to do the same, mental health speakers help heal communities and destigmatize therapy. Through fostering empathy and building support networks, they create an environment where individuals feel heard and understood. Creating dialogue is essential for breaking down barriers surrounding mental health. Mental health speakers provide a platform for open discussion that encourages individuals to share their stories without fear of judgment or shame. By creating a safe space for conversation, mental health speakers can help people realize that they are not alone in their struggles.

Ultimately, mental health speakers aim to empower individuals to take control of their own mental well-being. By using techniques for discussing mental health issues openly, they can help people overcome the stigma associated with seeking treatment. Through empowering conversations, we can build a more compassionate society where everyone can access the support they need to thrive.

Through education resources, social media outreach, advocacy strategies, policy impact, and awareness campaigns–mental health speakers are creating positive change in their communities by breaking down stigmas surrounding mental illnesses while providing hope for those who feel isolated or misunderstood.

Joyce Marter’s Signature Keynote Presentations

Mental health speakers tailor their presentations to diverse audiences through targeted messaging, cultural sensitivity, and personal anecdotes. They use interactive exercises and visual aids to engage their audience while integrating research and building empathy. Nuanced language is used to address the stigma surrounding mental health issues. By considering the unique needs of each group, speakers can create a safe and supportive environment for their audience members. Through their presentations, mental health speakers aim to empower individuals with the tools they need to take control of their mental health and seek help when needed.

The 2024 Health Care Strategy Survey indicates that 77% of employers report an increase in workforce mental health needs. According to the World Health Organization, depression and anxiety cost the global economy $1 Trillion each year, predominantly from reduced productivity.

In this eye-opening and instructive presentation, attendees will:

Learn the most current mental health in the workplace trends and statistics and what they mean for your industry and organization.
Identify the cost of unaddressed mental health and substance misuse for your organization.
Understand why old ways of handling mental health in the workplace are no longer sufficient. Receive practical strategies and programs to best address and support employee mental health as well as recommendations for implementation.
Leave with a toolkit of resources to bring back to your teams.

According to the APA, finances and the economy are top stressors for Americans, negatively impacting mental health. This high-energy and inspiring presentation is based on Joyce Marter’s award-winning and internationally published book, The Financial Mindset Fix: A Mental Fitness Program for an Abundant Life. Twelve practices that are empirically proven to improve mental wellbeing and financial health will be shared through powerful and humorous storytelling.

Attendees will:

Learn the surprising and powerful interconnection between mental health and financial wellness. Identify how to identify and recover from money anxiety, intergenerational financial trauma, and financial infidelity.
Learn practices to leverage your psychology of money and change your money mindset.
Receive practical strategies, innovative self-assessment tools and exercises to improve both mental and financial health.
Leave motivated, empowered and equipped to transform your life and cultivate abundance, personally, professionally and financially.

This presentation can be conducted as a keynote, extended into a half or full day workshop, or broken into a series of 3-4 shorter presentations.

Do you need to reignite your mojo? In this inspiring and empowering presentation, renowned psychotherapist Joyce Marter shares the twelve keys to holistic success, which she identified after 25 years of counseling professionals. Through powerful examples from her own personal and professional journey and her amazing clients, you will become motivated to take the reins of your life and blossom into your greatest potential, at home and work.

By attending this presentation you will:

Expand your way of thinking about yourself, your life, and your purpose.
Understand how mindsets such as presence, abundance, compassion, and more can heal and transform your life.
Learn practical tools and strategies from narrative therapy, mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, and more.
Receive a toolkit of self-assessment tools, exercises and resources to begin embracing these practices today.
Leave refreshed and motivated to take positive action to improve your life.

The unprecedented challenges of recent times—stress, uncertainty, and constant change—have profoundly impacted many of us, and our loved ones. Untreated burnout, anxiety, depression, and stress-related disorders have left countless struggling to cope with demands at home and work.

Join us for an inspiring and informative presentation where you’ll gain the tools to:

Combat stigma surrounding mental health by understanding its parallel importance to physical health.
Recognize signs of common mental health conditions in yourself and others.
Learn how to foster open, compassionate conversations about mental health both at home and at work.
Receive a toolkit of mental health information and resources to share.
Understand how to access and facilitate care as needed, fostering healing and resilience together.

In today’s fast-paced and uncertain world, individuals are confronted with persistent stressors and unpredictable challenges that erode mental resilience and lead to burnout.

In this refreshing and inspiring presentation, attendees will:

Learn that daily mental fitness practices can move us along the mental health continuum from struggling or surviving to thriving.
Understand the tremendous benefits of simple mindfulness practices and learn easy techniques they can start using right away.
Receive innovative tools to assess and improve their self-care practices and support systems. Create a plan to take actionable steps for improved mental wellness and establish systems of accountability.
Leave with a toolkit of mental fitness exercises and mental health resources.

By embracing these practical strategies for mental resilience, attendees will break free from the grip of chronic stress, strengthen their capacity to cope with challenges, and be more successful at home and work.

Without emotional intelligence and psychological safety, workplace dynamics suffer. Organizations can address this challenge by creating compassionate workspaces where employees feel supported, respected, and empowered to thrive. By fostering a sense of belonging and inclusivity, organizations can strengthen team cohesion and collaboration. Prioritizing emotional intelligence and psychological safety cultivates a culture of compassion and success.

Through this inspiring and informative presentation, participants will:

Foster a sense of belonging and inclusivity, promoting team cohesion.
Implement diversity initiatives and team-building activities.
Support employees in addressing diversity challenges.
Establish trust and openness, encouraging open communication.
Address conflicts constructively, viewing mistakes as learning opportunities. Develop emotional intelligence through mindfulness and resilience practices. Receive resources for ongoing support and development.

Rapid AI advancements exacerbate burnout and overwhelm among employees, negatively impacting morale and productivity. Employees face increased stress and anxiety due to the uncertainty of adapting to new technologies and uncertainty as to how their positions will be changed or even eliminated.

In this proactive, supportive and empowering presentation, attendees will learn how to:

Practice acceptance that change is a normal part of growth and development.
Adopt a growth mindset to cultivate resilience..
Detach from expectation, outcome & that which we can’t control.
Empower ourselves to identify and embrace what is within our control.
Learn stress & anxiety reduction techniques to successfully navigate change.
Mindfulness Strategies Including Adopting a Growth Mindset & Cultivating Health.
Access Support for Positive Mental Health & Career Success.

By proactively preparing employees for AI-induced changes and supporting their mental well-being, organizations foster a resilient and high-performing workforce capable of thriving in the face of technological advancements.

In today’s fast-paced work environments, mindfulness emerges as a crucial tool for fostering resilience, enhancing emotional intelligence, and promoting overall well-being. This presentation aims to equip participants with practical strategies and resources to integrate mindfulness into their daily work routines, ultimately creating a more productive and harmonious workplace culture.

Participants will be inspired and equipped to:

Develop Healthy Detachment: Learn techniques to cultivate healthy detachment from stressors and challenges, promoting a balanced approach to work-life integration.
Become a Single Tasker to Recover from the Disease of Being Busy: Learn strategies to chunk related tasks, silence notifications, and set healthy boundaries to increase productivity and reduce stress, errors, accidents and injury in the workplace.
Enhance Emotional Intelligence: Explore how mindfulness practices can strengthen selfawareness, self-regulation, and empathy, fostering better interpersonal relationships and decision-making.
Utilize Mindfulness Resources: Gain access to practical resources and tools for incorporating mindfulness into daily routines, including guided meditations, breathing exercises, and relaxation techniques.

Participants will participate in an invigorating guided meditation and leave empowered to create a workplace environment that values mindfulness, emotional resilience, and holistic well-being, ultimately contributing to improved focus, productivity, and employee satisfaction.

Workplace mental health challenges impact productivity and morale, demanding proactive leadership to protect employee well-being and organizational success.

This presentation equips leaders to:

Recognize mental health trends and addiction issues, identifying early warning signs.
Foster open communication and psychological safety through active listening and honest discussions.
Implement regular check-ins and performance reviews to monitor employee well-being.
Understand leaders’ roles in supporting employees with mental health concerns.
Be aware of legal and confidentiality issues while prioritizing employee privacy.
Cultivate empathy and support, promoting a psychologically safe work environment.

Organizations Inspired By Joyce

Jason Marotzke Presentations and Topics

Jason Marotzke is a seasoned presenter for children, teens and adults on a variety of topics related to communication, leadership, and wellness. Jason uses humor, language, and examples that are appropriate for this age group, which increases audience engagement and results. He is highly skilled at facilitating discussion and promoting psychological safety for important discussions and learning to take place, especially around topics that are often sensitive or charged.

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CORPORATE PRESENTATIONS AND TOPICS

CONTINUING EDUCATION PRESENTATIONS

Jason Marotzke’s Signature Keynote Presentations

Hybrid and remote work can leave employees and teams feeling disconnected and operating in silos, decreasing collaboration, efficiency, and teamwork. Strong rapport, communication, collaboration, and positive morale are essential elements for organizational achievement and success. This engaging workshop incorporates playful and interactive exercises designed to apply impactful communication and collaboration skills derived from improv.

Through experiential learning, participants will:

Deepen their understanding of themselves and their colleagues.
Acquire valuable tools for enhancing relationship development.
Foster synergistic team dynamics.
Bond through play, laughter and a unique, shared experience.
Identify actionable collaborative practices that can be effectively integrated into their workplace environment.

Neurodivergent conditions like Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Dyslexia and others influence people’s learning, communication, and work processes, posing unique challenges (and opportunities!) in the workplace. Join us for an enlightening and interactive training session where participants will delve into the concept of neurodiversity and its implications at work.

Through this session, attendees will:

Increase their understanding of neurodivergence through relatable case examples.
Discover the benefits of a neurodiverse workforce.
Explore actionable steps to become strong allies and advocates for neurodivergent individuals.
Receive information and resources on how to successfully manage neurodiversity in ourselves and others.
Cultivate a conscious, inclusive and supportive workplace culture for those who think and work differently.

When LGBTQIA+ individuals do not feel welcome or affirmed in the workplace, it impairs their mental health and wellbeing and negatively impacts the workplace through lost talent. This informative and interactive training session is designed to empower participants in creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace environment for LGBTQIA+ individuals so we can survive and thrive together.

In the session, attendees will:

Dismantle stigma, foster openness, and learn how to cultivate inclusivity through powerful and relatable case examples.
Identify key challenges and barriers faced by transgender and gender diverse individuals within the workplace.
Master affirmative LGBTQIA+ terminology and adopting gender-neutral language practices so all feel seen, heard and valued.
Address implicit biases and microaggressions that impact LGBTQIA+ employees, vendors, clients and customers.
Recognize the pivotal role of allies and ambassadors in creating a supportive environment.
Leave with a toolkit of resources to share with others at home and work.

Bullying and sexual harassment impair employee health and wellness and are detrimental to workplaces on every level. Join us for an informative session dedicated to promoting a respectful and inclusive workplace environment.

Participants will:

Identify harassment and bullying behaviors
Understanding their impact on individuals, families, teams and organizations
Learn practical strategies to prevent and address these issues effectively
Participate in case examples and role plays to gain confidence in speaking up, empowering the bystander, and encouraging reporting to stop inappropriate behaviors
Gain actionable insights and tools to cultivate a culture of respect, fostering a safe and supportive workplace for all

Power imbalances can negatively impact relationships, group dynamics, and productivity at work. This engaging and enlightening DEI training session will help participants grasp the concept of intersectionality and how their various identities shape their experiences, as well as those with whom they interact at work. By fostering this awareness, attendees will be inspired to explore how their identities can empower them to speak up and support those facing adversity and challenges, leading to a more empowered, balanced and collaborative work culture.

By the end of the session, participants will:

Gain a comprehensive understanding of intersectionality and its personal relevance. Acknowledge that their intersectional identities influence their access to resources and knowledge.
Learn about the significance of creating safe spaces for open and honest discussions.
Reflect on their own identities and assess their impact on their life experiences.
Recognize their potential to leverage their identities to assist individuals facing barriers.
Engage in discussions on utilizing their insights as Allies and Advocates.
Acquire skills to establish and maintain safe spaces within their environments.
Understand the importance of initiating courageous conversations.
Develop an action plan with SMART goals to drive meaningful progress.

The above presentation can be a half-day or full-day interactive and experiential workshop, or be broken down into three separate, shorter presentations:

1. Foster Safe Spaces: Easy Way to Empower Courageous Conversations

When people don’t feel safe at work to speak up, they shut down, leading to decreased productivity, problem solving and collaboration. This initial training session is designed to lay the groundwork for fostering open and constructive dialogues aimed at driving positive outcomes in teams and organizations. Participants will be equipped with strategies for building supportive and effective group dynamics, encompassing effective communication techniques, the use of affirming language and behavior, adopting supportive roles, providing constructive feedback in a constructive manner, enhancing active listening skills, and understanding the pivotal roles of compassion and respect in these environments.

2. Explore Your Intersectionality: Quick Methods to Understand Our Diverse Identities & Contributions

If we don’t possess self-awareness, we can inadvertently impair relationships with those we communicate with during the workday. Self-awareness is the top attribute for which top companies such as Google look for in job candidates, because it is the key to emotional intelligence and success in the workplace. This follow-up workshop delves deeper into how the complexities of our personal experiences have shaped our identities. Participants will explore historical perspectives on intersectionality, examining how individual identities are formed and their profound impacts, personally and professionally. Attendees will engage in activities to map out their intersectional identities to increase self-awareness, compassion and EQ.

3. Strengthen Allyship & Advocacy: Practical Steps to Leverage Intersectional Understanding for Workplace Success

In order to correct systemic power imbalances that harm employees’ workplace culture, we need to empower allies and advocates to support and empower others. This training session reinforces previous learning by revisiting resources and milestones achieved, and guides participants in developing practical personal and professional plans to amplify their roles as strong allies and advocates. Utilizing intersectionality identity maps, attendees will expand their repertoire of supportive strategies. Discussions will cover the significance of allies and advocates and their collective impact. Resources on common practices will be shared, alongside opportunities for creating tailored action plans. The session will also facilitate group discussions and the formation of accountability partnerships.

Join us for an inspiring and informative presentation where you’ll gain the tools to:

Combat stigma surrounding mental health by understanding its parallel importance to physical health.
Recognize signs of common mental health conditions in yourself and others. Learn how to foster open, compassionate conversations about mental health both at home and work.
Receive a toolkit of mental health information and resources to share.
Understand how to access and facilitate care as needed, fostering healing and resilience together.

Workplace mental health challenges impact productivity and morale, demanding proactive leadership to protect employee well-being and organizational success.

This presentation equips leaders to:

Recognize mental health trends and addiction issues, identifying early warning signs.
Foster open communication and psychological safety through active listening and honest discussions.
Implement regular check-ins and performance reviews to monitor employee wellbeing.
Understand leaders’ roles in supporting employees with mental health concerns.
Be aware of legal and confidentiality issues while prioritizing employee privacy.
Cultivate empathy and support, promoting a psychologically safe work environment.

In today’s fast-paced and uncertain world, individuals are confronted with persistent stressors and unpredictable challenges that erode mental resilience and lead to burnout.

In this refreshing and inspiring presentation, attendees will:

Learn that daily mental fitness practices can move us along the mental health continuum from struggling or surviving to thriving.
Understand the tremendous benefits of simple mindfulness practices and learn easy techniques they can start using right away.
Receive innovative tools to assess and improve their self-care practices and support systems.
Create a plan to take actionable steps for improved mental wellness and establish systems of accountability.
Leave with a toolkit of mental fitness exercises and mental health resources.

In this proactive, supportive and empowering presentation, attendees will learn how to:

Practice acceptance that change is a normal part of growth and development.
Adopt a growth mindset to cultivate resilience..
Detach from expectation, outcome & that which we can’t control.
Empower ourselves to identify and embrace what is within our control.
Learn stress & anxiety reduction techniques to successfully navigate change.
Mindfulness Strategies Including Adopting a Growth Mindset & Cultivating Health.
Access Support for Positive Mental Health & Career Success.

Participants will be inspired and equipped to:

Develop Healthy Detachment:Learn techniques to cultivate healthy detachment from stressors and challenges, promoting a balanced approach to work-life integration.
Become a Single Tasker to Recover from the Disease of Being Busy: Learn strategies to chunk related tasks, silence notifications, and set healthy boundaries to increase productivity and reduce stress, errors, accidents and injury in the workplace.
Enhance Emotional Intelligence: Explore how mindfulness practices can strengthen self-awareness, self-regulation, and empathy, fostering better interpersonal relationships and decision-making.
Utilize Mindfulness Resources: Gain access to practical resources and tools for incorporating mindfulness into daily routines, including guided meditations, breathing exercises, and relaxation techniques.

Through this inspiring and informative presentation, participants will:

Foster a sense of belonging and inclusivity, promoting team cohesion.
Implement diversity initiatives and team-building activities.
Support employees in addressing diversity challenges.
Establish trust and openness, encouraging open communication.
Address conflicts constructively, viewing mistakes as learning opportunities.
Develop emotional intelligence through mindfulness and resilience practices.
Receive resources for ongoing support and development.

Why Choose Florida’s Own Joyce Marter as a Mental Health Speaker for Your Business or Organization?

It takes a special kind of person to be a mental health speaker who possesses empathy, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to helping others. These individuals have undergone extensive training and have developed unique qualifications that allow them to connect with their audiences deeply. While speaking engagements may not always provide financial stability, these inspiring individuals are motivated by something far more valuable: the knowledge that they are making a difference in people’s lives. Virginia Woolf once said, “You cannot find peace by avoiding life.” Mental health speakers embrace life wholeheartedly and inspire others to do the same.

You can inquire about Joyce or Jason’s speaking services through the form below.

Testimonials

“Joyce Marter’s business, Urban Balance, was one of the platform acquisitions to form Refresh Mental Health, a collection of top clinical mental health practices across the country. Joyce is a local, regional and national leader in the field of outpatient mental health counseling and has been a leader for Refresh from day one. I’m honored to call Joyce not only part of our Refresh management team, but also a life-long friend.”

Steve Gold, JD, MPH, MBE

CEO of Refresh Mental Health

“Employee mental health is a top concern for today’s C-Suite executives, particularly with an increase in distributed workforces. Joyce spoke to our CEO, CFO and CHRO communities to share pragmatic advice to help remote employees overcome the most common obstacles that impair productivity and help them implement strategies to cultivate positive morale, engagement, and wellness in an online work environment. She is an excellent presenter, and our audience gave her high marks for her enthusiasm and practical insights.”

Jamie Tassa

Vice President, Chief Executive Group

“Joyce delivered a three-part series to our audience of more than 200 Chief Financial Officers. It was one of the most popular sessions we have offered in our 16-year history, with several members indicating that it was among the most important programs they have ever attended….The CFO Leadership Council hosts almost 300 events per year, and Joyce ranks among the very best speakers we have had.”

Jack McCullough

CFO Leadership Council

“’Mental health and financial wealth are two topics that our community of architects struggle with every day… most often in silence. Joyce’s open, honest and friendly presentation brought permission to discuss and a solution to engage everyone in the room. A much-needed message at a time we need it most.’”

Mark R. LePage, AIA, NCARB

Founder, EntreArchitect

“Thank you for taking the time to share your expertise with us this week. Your insights were incredibly valuable and your presentation truly resonated with all of us. We are genuinely appreciative of the knowledge and experiences you shared, and I’m confident that many of the concepts you introduced will positively impact our daily work lives. We look forward tocollaborating with you in thefuture.”

LaTasha Sykes

Director of Finance
Hotel Intercontinental Chicago

“Joyce’s presentation for our board retreat was extremely impactful and meaningful. Our audience felt such a connection with her as she brought a comfort level to a topic that is very sensitive. Her information was invaluable to our audience.”

Stacy Baker

Aires, A Global Relocation Company

“Even though Joyce has built a multi-million dollar company when she speaks on stage, she injects humor and authenticity – so she becomes relatable to all audiences. Joyce uses her mental health and business background to inspire audiences to find more success, fulfillment, and balance in their lives. She commands the room with authority, yet makes each person feel like they know her. Her presentations are full of heart and are incredibly inclusive. She’s perfect for large and small audiences. Book her!”

Kathryn Janicek

Three-time Emmy Winning Producer

“Joyce was the keynote speaker at the Illinois Counseling Association’s Annual Southern Conference in March of 2019. We were so grateful to have her speaking on “The Keys to Success in the Counseling Profession.” She came in very prepared, had a very professional set-up with her inspiring signage and quality visual presentation, and was a high-energy, engaging speaker. She set the tone for the entire conference, putting everyone into high spirits and truly helped them to think about their journeys and ways to move forward and improve despite challenges. Our attendees raved about her wheels of self-care, support, and professional satisfaction – both for themselves and their clients. Thank you, Joyce, for your professionalism, relatability, and overall fantastic presentation!”

Rachel Gorsuch

Illinois Counseling Association Division Coordinator

“Joyce Marter has delivered outstanding educational presentations for the Illinois Mental Health Counselors Association. The feedback we received from attendees of her presentations was that she conveyed practical business advice from a personal perspective in an easy going, down-to-earth way, and that she is a very skilled presenter with an excellent style of capturing and holding her audience’s attention.”

Dan Stasi

Executive Director, Illinois Counseling Association

“I heard Joyce Marter speak last week at the American Counseling Association Leadership Training. She was authentic & vulnerable (the things we read about & strive to achieve) and was an excellent storyteller, full of wisdom. One thing that stood out was after years of practice, she still seems ever mindful of why she does what she does: the clients and the potential counselors have to impact for healing and good.”

Candice Jackson Ashburn

Philanthropist, Speaker & Writer

Resources:

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Meet Joyce Marter: Florida's Leading Mental Health Speaker Making a Difference

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Inspiring Change: How this Florida Mental Health Speaker Challenges Misconceptions

Shifting perspectives is a powerful tool in breaking down mental health stigma. It's about challenging stereotypes and encouraging vulnerability so that we can embrace empathy and foster understanding. This is where mental health speakers come in.

Joyce Marter is a passionate advocate for change, sharing her experiences to help others see that seeking help is not a weakness. She helps creates safe spaces for others to do the same by speaking openly and honestly about their struggles, and shows that it's okay not to be okay; and that there is strength in seeking support.

Through community outreach, good mental health speakers play an important role in creating safe spaces where people can feel heard and understood. They bring attention to the importance of mental wellness and offer practical tools for self-care. Most importantly, they remind us that we are not alone in our struggles and that there is hope for healing and growth.

"I was always so impressed in Joyce's ability to command the room in such a unique way that made our patients and audience feel heartfelt, welcomed, and advocates of her mission-to educate and reduce the stigma around mental health."

Blake Kleigl, Director of Physician Relations

Speaking Inquiries

You can inquire about Joyce's therapy services through the form below.

Creating Safe Spaces: The Role of Mental Health Speakers in Business and Community Outreach

Creating dialogue is essential for breaking down barriers surrounding mental health. Mental health speakers provide a platform for open discussion that encourages individuals to share their stories without fear of judgment or shame. By creating a safe space for conversation, mental health speakers can help people realize that they are not alone in their struggles.

Through education resources, social media outreach, advocacy strategies, policy impact, and awareness campaigns--mental health speakers are creating positive change in their communities by breaking down stigmas surrounding mental illnesses while providing hope for those who feel isolated or misunderstood.

Promoting Better Self-Care and Wellness: Mental Health Speaker -Joyce Marter

One effective strategy for promoting self-care is mindfulness practices. Mindfulness allows us to be present at the moment and fully engage with our thoughts and feelings without judgment. This practice can help us become more aware of our emotions and behaviors, allowing us to manage stress better and improve overall well-being.

Self-reflection and self-compassion are also crucial components of promoting wellness. Self-reflection allows us to examine our thoughts and behaviors objectively, while self-compassion helps us treat ourselves with kindness and understanding during difficult moments. By incorporating these practices into our daily routines, we can create greater balance and harmony.

Remember that prioritizing your mental health is not selfish – it's necessary for living a happy life. By implementing mindful practices, coping strategies, stress management techniques, self-reflection, and self-compassion into your daily routine, you can promote greater well-being for yourself – and those around you.

How Does Joyce Tailor Her Presentations to Your Audience?

Why Choose Florida’s Own Joyce Marter as a Mental Health Speaker for Your Business or Organization?

It takes a special kind of person to be a mental health speaker who possesses empathy, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to helping others. These individuals have undergone extensive training and have developed unique qualifications that allow them to connect with their audiences deeply. While speaking engagements may not always provide financial stability, these inspiring individuals are motivated by something far more valuable: the knowledge that they are making a difference in people's lives. Virginia Woolf once said, "You cannot find peace by avoiding life." Mental health speakers embrace life wholeheartedly and inspire others to do the same.

Speaking Across the State of Florida in These Cities:

Mental Health Speaker in Florida

Meet Joyce Marter: Florida’s Leading Mental Health Speaker Making a Difference

Book Joyce Marter or Jason Marotzke for Your Next Mental Health Speaking Event

General Presentation Information:

Promoting Better Self-Care and Wellness: Mental Health Speaker -Joyce Marter

Creating Safe Spaces: The Role of Mental Health Speakers in Business and Community Outreach

Joyce Marter’s Signature Keynote Presentations

Organizations Inspired By Joyce

Jason Marotzke Presentations and Topics

Jason Marotzke’s Signature Keynote Presentations

Why Choose Florida’s Own Joyce Marter as a Mental Health Speaker for Your Business or Organization?

Testimonials

Steve Gold, JD, MPH, MBE

CEO of Refresh Mental Health

Jamie Tassa

Vice President, Chief Executive Group

Jack McCullough

CFO Leadership Council

Mark R. LePage, AIA, NCARB

Founder, EntreArchitect

LaTasha Sykes

Director of FinanceHotel Intercontinental Chicago

Stacy Baker

Aires, A Global Relocation Company

Kathryn Janicek

Three-time Emmy Winning Producer

Illinois Counseling Association Division Coordinator

Dan Stasi

Executive Director, Illinois Counseling Association

Philanthropist, Speaker & Writer

Resources:

Speaking Across the United States, Including These Major Cities:

Meet Joyce Marter: Florida's Leading Mental Health Speaker Making a Difference

Inspiring Change: How this Florida Mental Health Speaker Challenges Misconceptions

Speaking Inquiries

Creating Safe Spaces: The Role of Mental Health Speakers in Business and Community Outreach

Promoting Better Self-Care and Wellness: Mental Health Speaker -Joyce Marter

How Does Joyce Tailor Her Presentations to Your Audience?

Why Choose Florida’s Own Joyce Marter as a Mental Health Speaker for Your Business or Organization?

Also, Speaking Across the United States Including These Major Cities:

Director of Finance
Hotel Intercontinental Chicago