Michelle Martin, Ed.S., School Psychologist and Founder of Insight Learning & Wellness Center, along with her staff, provide educational outreach and parenting programs to groups on a wide variety of topics. She is available to speak to parenting groups, teachers/administrators and other organizations. A $50.00 donation to the Insight Scholarship Fund is requested for speaking engagements.
Schedule our staff to speak to your group!
Call 216-765-4470.
All topics suitable for parents and teachers and can be adapted to fit your time schedule
Educational Seminar Topics
EMPOWERING CHILDREN & FAMILIES
Seminars to build confidence, resilience & success
Topics with Michelle Martin, Ed.S.:
EQ - Emotional Intelligence
Improve communication within your family by learning the essentials of EQ! Learn how to incorporate positive psychology into your daily parenting skills to strengthen relationships. The new field of Positive Psychology (based on the work of Martin Seligman) provides “Essentials for Happiness.” Parents will learn to nurture these vital traits.
Stress Be Gone: Meditation, Massage, Reiki and Energy Psychology
Michelle will present research proven answers to stress and strategies to help you and your children get off the fast track and become centered and balanced in your daily life. Includes strategies to improve self-awareness, self-control and stress reduction to improve behavior and performance in school and/or work.
Natural Solutions that Work: Drug-free healing methods for children and adolescents with behavioral problems
The effectiveness of holistic healing modalities for treatment of adult problems such as depression, anxiety and stress related illnesses is well proven and widely accepted today. But how can these health options help your child or teen? Michelle will present the latest research on holistic services and how they can easily be integrated into your family’s lifestyle for prevention and long term better health. Application of a range of holistic methods to treat childhood issues such as ADHD and autism will be discussed including healing methods such as massage, yoga, Reiki, EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), NIA and energy psychology. These treatments have no side effects and are offered for children as well as adults.
Soar Like an Eagle in School
Through this seminar, we will identify effective learning styles and how to use strengths to overcome weaknesses with the appropriate study techniques.
Tigers & Lions & Bears: Taming the Homework Jungle
Eliminate the hassles while guiding and fostering independence. Michelle will present strategies for parents and teachers to turn that vital, but least favorite part of each evening into fun.
TKD Fun Fusion, a therapeutic movement program
How movement programs for kids boost confidence, self-control and improve behavior Therapeutic movement programs such as Tae Kwon Do (TKD) Fun Fusion have proven to be an excellent way to improve behavior and teach children valuable life skills. An innovative blend of movement and energy psychology, TKD Fun Fusion classes are available to children ages three to 18. The class incorporates the disciplines of Tae Kwon Do, Pilates, yoga and Brain Gym. Students learn patience, confidence, self-control, respect, problem-solving and the ability to focus – all while having fun. This therapeutic movement program has been especially helpful for kids with ADHD and autism. Field trips to sample a class are available.
We Can Get Along!
Conflict Resolution and How to Create a More Peaceful Home/Classroom
Michelle will teach you strategies to promote caring and compassion both in the home or the classroom. Learn new games and activities to promote a cooperative spirit. Create a peaceful atmosphere while children learn to find calm and have fun.
Topics with Marilyn Wise, Licensed Addiction Counselor
Caring for the Caregiver: Treat yourself as you would want to be treated by others.
Love Addiction: Might as well face it: I’m addicted to love! Discover the cost of love addiction and the cure.
Healing the roots of addiction so that they don’t grow back! Find the link to the unmet needs and source of the addiction.
Mindfulness in daily life: THE POWER OF NOW!
Couples counseling in addiction recovery: Transforming the pain of addiction through healing our primary relationship.
Topics with Kareen Caputo, Licensed Professional Counselor
Relationships and Intimacy: What it is and how to truly connect with your loved one. The Imago Therapy dialogue helps couples connect at a deep level and heal emotional wounds in your relationships.
Topics with Todd Corbin, Meditation Facilitator
Mindful Stress Relief
What do the Cleveland Clinic, University Hospital, Case Western Reserve U, Harvard Business School, AOL/Time Warner, Apple, General Mills, Google, and Starbucks have in common? They all teach mindfulness to their patients, students, or employees for stress reduction and enhanced creativity, focus, and decision making skills. Mindfulness is simply paying attention to whatever is happening in the moment with curiosity and kindness. Todd will help you learn basic principles and practices of mindfulness to enhance your overall well-being.
Topics with Sal Di Liello, Naturopathic Doctor
Naturopathy: What is It? How Does it Promote Health instead of Disease?
Naturopathic doctors promote health through education and non-invasive natural means. They focus on the whole person using various healing modalities including nutrition, herbology, and homeopathy,in addition to many others.
Topics with Christine Pahoresky, Reiki Master, Eden Energy Medicine Practitioner
Reiki: A Way to Peacefulness and Healing
Eden Energy Medicine: 5 Minutes a Day to Relax, Renew and Refocus
Topics with Jared West, Licensed Acupuncturist
Acupuncture works!
A 3,000 year old remedy for the modern day- Chinese medicine is a unique system of healing. Learn how it works, what it treats and how it is applied in the modern day.
Acupressure: Hands on Healing
Learn about the history of Chinese medicine and how to use acupressure to take care of yourself.
Topics with Mary Bell, Licensed Massage Therapist:
Massage: Relief for what ails you!
Modern jobs strain our bodies. Learn how massage could get you relief now.
Thai Massage: Massage and So Much More! Learn what Thai massage is, its roots, and what it is used for.