Workshops

A popular presenter, Heather Kitchen, MSW, LCSW, frequently speaks to professionals, organizations and the public on a variety of mental health topics, including those listed below. If you would like Heather to speak to your organization or at an event, give her a call at 336-686-1689 or email at info@pathwaystocounseling.com.

COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS

“Love Your Body and Yourself” Workshop

How we view our body profoundly shapes how we view ourselves. A poor body image needlessly damages our self-worth and sense of joy. But there’s good news. Research shows that a negative body image can change for the better. Learn proven techniques to start loving and appreciating the body you have.

  • Discover the causes of your body dissatisfaction
  • Change faulty private “body talk” with corrective thoughts
  • Nurture and affirm your body with engaging activities

“Overcome Emotional Eating” Workshop

Do you overeat to relieve feelings of boredom, stress or anxiety?  If so, this seminar can help. Learn about the real issues of why you turn to food, why diets don’t work and practical strategies to take back control of eating and your life.

  • Define emotional eating vs. overeating
  • Gain skills to cope with stress without eating
  • Improve your relationship with food and your body

“Managing Your Moods & Your Life” Workshop

Does work tie you up in knots? Do you sometimes have trouble sleeping at night? Do you often feel down, tired or moody? This workshop teaches important tools you need to manage your moods, decrease depression, and feel more in control.

  • Distinguish clinical depression from the “blues”
  • Increase positive emotions
  • Stop self-defeating thoughts
  • Learn new behaviors to improve your mood

“Say ‘No’ Without Guilt” Assertiveness Training

Are you letting your kids get away with murder? Are you allowing friends or loved ones impose their will on you? Do you often say “yes” when you want to say “no way!” Learn new skills to set healthy limits with others without guilt or self-blame.

  • Define healthy boundaries and why they’re important
  • Set limits in a caring, sensitive and respectful manner
  • Learn techniques for keeping your cool while you're under attack

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS

 

"Screening & Treatment for Depression: Primary Physician’s Role.” Morehead Community Hospital, AHEC CME program, Eden, NC, June 7, 2006.

 

"Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment of Obesity.” AHEC CME program, Caswell Family Medical Center, Yadkinville, NC, June 7, 2006.

 

“Eating Disorders: The School Counselor’s Role.” Guilford County School Counselors’ Meeting, Bur-Mill Conference Center, Greensboro, NC, January 2006.

 

“Ministering to Individuals with Cancer: Psychological Issues.” Moses Cone Health System, Wesley Long Campus, Greensboro, NC, April 2005.

 

“Helping Adults Cope with Chronic Illness: Interventions for Social Workers.” North Carolina Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers, Summer Clinical Institute, August 2003.

 

“Stress Management for Working Professionals.” American Business Women Professionals, Greensboro Chapter, September 2003.