Knowledge, Experience, Enthusiasm
Our speaker's bureau is ready to address groups of all sizes about children's mental health. We believe that ignorance is the greatest enemy of progress and, sadly, there are a lot of misleading and just plain false stories going around about our kids. IFFCMH has a variety of speakers available who will dispel the myths and shine the light of truth. We are happy to speak at your gathering whether it's a public meeting, school group, peer support group, religious group or any other. Call us at 1-866-247-8457 and we will be happy to tailor the talk to your needs..
Sample Subjects
Indiana Special Education Law
What is Article 7, definitions, general provisions of the law, non-public schools and facilities, procedural safeguards, confidentiality, identification and evaluation, eligibility criteria, determination of services, discipline procedures, complaints mediation and due process
Developing a Family-Run Support Group
How support groups empower families, what is a support group, cultural competence, organization, planning and publicizing meetings, developing listening skills, encouraging volunteers, tips for effective facilitators, group cohesiveness,
Advocacy Makes a Difference
What is advocacy, why should you become an advocate, what makes a great advocate, types of advocacy, working with schools and other groups, communication skills
Family Guide to Political Advocacy
Shaping the national agenda, how to advocate to politicians, how to write an effective letter to a legislator, successful personal meetings with legislators, the political process
Leadership Skills for Families
The importance of vision, putting your ideas into action, making decisions, encouraging workgroups, effective communication, managing change, resolving conflicts, solving problems
Mental Illness in Schools
Your child has a diagnosis - what's next, become your own expert, finding a support group, IEP meetings, meeting your child's teachers, realistic goals, developing procedures for your child,
Remember these are just samples. Call us at 1-866-247-8457 and let us know about your group and what you need. We can develop a talk to suit your individual needs.
What is Article 7, definitions, general provisions of the law, non-public schools and facilities, procedural safeguards, confidentiality, identification and evaluation, eligibility criteria, determination of services, discipline procedures, complaints mediation and due process
Developing a Family-Run Support Group
How support groups empower families, what is a support group, cultural competence, organization, planning and publicizing meetings, developing listening skills, encouraging volunteers, tips for effective facilitators, group cohesiveness,
Advocacy Makes a Difference
What is advocacy, why should you become an advocate, what makes a great advocate, types of advocacy, working with schools and other groups, communication skills
Family Guide to Political Advocacy
Shaping the national agenda, how to advocate to politicians, how to write an effective letter to a legislator, successful personal meetings with legislators, the political process
Leadership Skills for Families
The importance of vision, putting your ideas into action, making decisions, encouraging workgroups, effective communication, managing change, resolving conflicts, solving problems
Mental Illness in Schools
Your child has a diagnosis - what's next, become your own expert, finding a support group, IEP meetings, meeting your child's teachers, realistic goals, developing procedures for your child,
Remember these are just samples. Call us at 1-866-247-8457 and let us know about your group and what you need. We can develop a talk to suit your individual needs.