Marianne Deeks speaks on relevant & challenging topics facing todays young people.
“Marianne is a wonderful communicator. Her information is relevant and true and is always presented with compassion and concern for her listeners. Her love and genuine desire for the well-being of teens and their families shines through in every word she speaks. Do not hesitate to invite her to educate you! ”
Talks
Growing Up In A Hyper-Sexualized Culture
This seminar is designed to open the dialogue regarding sex and our kids. It can be a difficult topic to navigate but in a hyper-sexualized culture, an important conversation. Topics covered will be brain development, social media, pornography, faith and sexuality, and how to engage in the conversation with your child, at all ages, in an effective and healthy way.
Mental Health
Anxiety, depression, suicidal ideations. These are all a reality in our culture and exist at an all-time high. This seminar is designed to equip teens, youth workers, parents or anyone with a teen in their life, with a greater understanding of the signs, symptoms and realities of mental health. It will also provide practical ways to help those in your life who struggle in this area. This seminar will also discuss the importance of self-care in the healing journey.
Peering Into The Adolescent World
Have you ever looked at the teen in your life and wondered why they did a particular behavior? This seminar is designed to look at five areas of development (cognitive, emotional, social, spiritual and physical) in order to gain a deeper understanding of why teens behave the way they do. What is considered normal behavior and when should we be concerned?
Raising Resilient Kids
Caregivers want the teens in their life to become well-rounded, functioning adults. This seminar unpacks how youth begin to develop their sense of self-esteem and what is impacting that negatively.
The World of Girls
All girls long to belong somewhere. In a world where people can be a commodity and friendship can be fleeting, it is a gift to find someone you can truly call friend. s This seminar looks specifically at the beautiful world of girls and how the adults in their lives can help them navigate all areas of this world.