Speaking and Training

Church Ministries and Youth Workers

I have been involved in youth ministry for over 30 years. My passion for youth ministry began in college where I volunteered for Young Life. After graduating college, I worked as a youth minister in Duluth, running a drop-in center and developing an outreach ministry. I continue to work in ministry as a psychologist, volunteer, and trainer. I have a strong understanding of the challenges and opportunities for growth that people in ministry encounter when working with families on a daily basis. Currently, I am using my training as a counseling psychologist to provide workshops to pastors, youth ministers, volunteers, youth, and parents. My focus in workshops is to provide practical information and skills training for people involved in ministry. I have a mind-body-spirit approach which focuses on integrating spirituality in helping people heal and grow in their faith.

Training Topics for Church Ministries and Youth Workers

• Crisis counseling
• Suicide
• Grief and Loss
• Depression and Anxiety
• Adolescent Development
• High-Risk Behaviors
• Counseling Skills
• Leadership Training
• Boundary Training
• Burnout and Stress Management
• Peer Ministry Training

Current and Former Church Ministries and Youth Worker Clients

• Youth Leadership
• Bethel Seminary
• Luther Seminary
• Archdiocese of Minneapolis and St. Paul
• Churches from a variety of denominations in Minnesota and across the country