Speakers Bureau

As an educational service to the community, Porter-Starke Services can arrange for a mental health professional to speak with your organization or group on a wide variety of issues. To schedule a speaking engagement, download the Speakers Bureau Request Form and fax the completed form to the attention of Marketing at 219/462-3975.

Topics on which we present are listed below. If you do not see a topic listed or have any additional questions, call 219/476-4590 or email info@porterstarke.org.

Specific Mental Health Topics:

Bipolar Disorder
Schizophrenia
Depression
Panic, Anxiety & Anxiety Disorders
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Mental Illness & Medications
Personality Disorders
General Mental Health Issues

Community Support/Outreach Services:

Overview of Services available through Porter-Starke Services
Psychosocial Rehabilitation
Supported Employment

Maintaining Mental Health & Wellness

Stress Management
Self Esteem/Self Awareness
Grief and Loss
Attitudes Toward Aging
Taking Care of the Caregiver
Verbal Abuse

Substance Abuse

Alcohol & Drug Abuse Prevention
Dependency and Addiction - Alcohol, Drugs and Tobacco
Living the 12 Steps
Eating Disorders
Long-term Recovery Homes
Adult Children of Alcoholics/Drug Abusers

For Parents

Parent Survival Skills
Parenting Teens
Parenting Younger Children
Discipline Techniques
Developmental Stages of Children
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Preventing Child Abuse
Peer Pressure
Gangs
Effects of Divorce on Children
Autism/Asperger's/Pervasive Developmental Disorders

For Kids

Good Touch/Bad Touch
Self Esteem
Peer Pressure
Self-discipline/Self-Control
Anger Management

Family Matters

Divorce
Role of the Single Dad
Domestic Violence
Marriage & Family Issues
Family Dynamics
Behavior Modification in the Home
Effects of Mental Illness on Families
Sexual Issues
Anger Management