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Professional Mental Health Presentations & Workshops

Alexandria “Alex” Gohla, host of The Nest podcast, offers tailored mental health presentations and workshops for educational institutions, non-profits, healthcare organizations, universities, and corporations. Alex combines her expertise with current research and evidence-based practices to meet the unique needs of each organization.

Her professional presentations cover a wide range of topics, including:

  • Trauma-informed care and mental health awareness

  • Self-care and stress management

  • Mindfulness-based interventions

  • School-based mental health strategies

  • DBT skills and emotional processing techniques

Alex is selectively available for customized workshops and supportive services, designed to engage staff, students, parents, or organizational teams in practical, impactful learning.

Recent Speaking Engagements:

  • North DuPage Special Education Co-Operative – Parent Series

  • Mostly Under Control Motherhood Summit

  • Breaking the Silence: Panel on Mental Health in the Workplace

  • Yoga Six Naperville – Yoga Is Now Series

Sample Presentations:

  • Understanding and Managing Parent Burnout

  • Mental Health Providers & Compassion Fatigue

  • Understanding the DSM-V

  • The Impact of Screen Time on Youth and Adolescents

  • DBT Skills for School Support Professionals

  • Journaling for Emotional Processing in Therapy

  • Yoga & Mental Health

  • Cultivating Self-Compassion

To schedule a presentation or learn more, please contact us with details about your program, dates, and hours needed.

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At Bluebird Counseling Services, we create tailored retreats and workshops designed to strengthen connections, reduce stress, and enhance organizational or personal growth. Our programs are ideal for corporate teams, educational institutions, caregivers, and parents, offering transformative experiences rooted in mindfulness, trauma-informed approaches, and leadership strategies.

Before designing any retreat, we collaborate closely with your organization to understand its culture, goals, and unique needs. Every program is crafted with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and engaging strategies that incorporate humor, empathy, and diverse learning styles.

Retreat Highlights:

  • Mindfulness-based leadership and trauma-informed practices

  • Stress reduction and resilience-building strategies

  • Personalized workshops aligned with your mission

  • Optional integration of trauma-informed yoga therapy by Alex, a certified 200-hour Yoga Teacher

Multi-Day Retreat Options:

  • Half-day workshops

  • 2-day retreats

  • 3-day retreats

Tailored for:

  • Women

  • Educators

  • Caregivers

  • Parents

  • Therapists

  • Motherhood & Fatherhood programs

Whether your organization seeks to enhance team effectiveness, reshape culture, or support personal development, Bluebird Counseling can design a retreat or workshop that meets your goals.

Contact us with your program details, preferred dates, and duration to start planning your custom retreat in Naperville or anywhere in Illinois.

Custom Retreats & Workshops – Naperville & Illinois

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  • Alex offers tailored mental health and educational presentations for schools, universities, non-profits, healthcare organizations, and corporate teams in Naperville, Illinois, and nationwide. Sessions are customized to meet your organization’s unique needs.

  • Topics include trauma, stress management, mindfulness, DBT skills, mental health awareness, self-care, and parent/educator support. Each presentation is designed to provide practical strategies and evidence-based tools for attendees.

  • Our retreats are designed for corporate teams, educators, caregivers, parents, therapists, and individuals seeking personal growth, and can be tailored to groups of any size.

  • We offer half-day workshops, 2-day, and 3-day retreats, incorporating mindfulness-based leadership, trauma-informed practices, stress reduction techniques, and optional trauma-informed yoga therapy.