Mental Health Speaker

In - Person or Virtual  

For Minnesota Schools, Workplaces and Communities

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Jennifer Apley—Minnesota therapist and mental health speaker who provides professional presentations tailored to the needs of your organization, school, business, or audience. Her presentations focus on increasing awareness, reducing stigma, and fostering compassionate conversations around grief, suicide prevention, and emotional wellness.

Jen speaks from both a professional and deeply personal lens—having lost her 16-year-old son to suicide, she brings authenticity, vulnerability, and heart to every conversation. This dual perspective allows her to connect meaningfully with audiences and offer insight that goes beyond textbooks or training.

Through trauma-informed education and real-life storytelling, Jen equips communities with practical tools, emotional understanding, and the connection needed to support healing, resilience, and long-term mental health awareness.

Jen's Bio

From Awareness to Action —

Jen’s Mental Health Presentations Prepare and Support All Minnesotans

Presentations — What to Expect:

  • Core Topics:

    Suicide prevention and postvention

    Mental health awareness and stigma reduction

    Grief and loss education

    Emotional regulation and resilience

    *Customized options available upon request

  • Presentation Format:

    Typically includes a 45-minute keynote followed by a 15-minute Q&A or panel discussion

    Flexible delivery options: keynotes, workshops, classroom sessions, staff trainings, in-person or virtual presentations

  • Ideal Audiences:

    Community organizations

    Schools (students, staff, and parents)

    Healthcare professionals

    First responders

    Educators and youth leaders

  • Approach:

    Rooted in clinical knowledge and lived experience

    Emphasizes connection, compassion, and cultural responsiveness

    Supports healing, mental health literacy, and inclusive dialogue

How Jen’s Mental Health Presentations Serve Minnesotans By—

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    Promoting Mental Health & Emotional Wellbeing

    Jen’s mental health presentations focus on building everyday environments where mental health is openly acknowledged, supported, and normalized through:

    Cultivating a school, workplace, or community culture where emotional wellness is a shared priority

    Teaching practical coping strategies and stress management tools

    Advocating for early intervention and peer-to-peer support

    Building mental health literacy through professional development for both adults and youth

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    Equipping Your Community to De-Escalate Mental Health Crises

    Jen’s presentations provide practical guidance to help to equip your community to respond with calm, clarity, and compassion in moments of emotional distress through—

    Training both adults and youth to recognize early warning signs of a mental health crisis

    Clarifying appropriate protocols for responding to individuals in emotional distress

    Offering strategies for creating safe, supportive spaces where de-escalation can occur

    Strengthening coordination between schools, workplaces, crisis teams, mental health providers, and emergency responders

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    Providing Tools for Suicide Awareness, Prevention, and Postvention Response

    Jen’s presentations offer education and guidance to help reduce stigma, build understanding, and prepare your community to respond to suicide with compassionate care and consistency through:

    Teaching adults and youth to recognize suicide risk factors, warning signs, and help-seeking behaviors

    Promoting and advocating prevention strategies that foster connection, belonging, and emotional safety

    Establishing clear, compassionate postvention plans to guide school- or organization-wide responses after a loss

    Identifying and monitoring individuals who may be at higher risk following a death

    Providing grief support resources and appropriate mental health referrals for ongoing care

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    Building Grief-Informed School, Workplace and Community Support

    Jen’s grief-informed presentations help communities support Minnesota schools, organizations, or communities in honoring loss while promoting healing and reducing further harm through:

    Creating space for both mourning and resilience, without rushing the healing process

    Teaching best practices for supporting grieving individuals—focusing on listening, validation, and emotional safety over advice or forced positivity

    Providing guidance on accessing appropriate referrals and resources for long-term grief and mental health support

    Developing meaningful, time-sensitive memorial and remembrance practices that respect diverse needs and beliefs

Empowering Communities Through Mental Health Education
From understanding to action—fostering awareness, compassion, and connection.

Speaking Engagements and Mental Health Presentation Inquiries-

If you are interested in hosting Jen as a professional mental health speaker or exploring relevant topics, you're encouraged to reach out to discuss your goals and ideas. 

Speaking fees vary based on event type, audience size, and location. Please contact us for more information or a personalized quote. Non-profit discounts are offered.