Speaker
Sally Spencer-Thomas delivers keynote address at MATES in Construction Mental Health Conference in Brisbane, Australia
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Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas is an internationally-recognized leader and in-demand speaker on topics of resilience, mental health and suicide prevention. Working directly with communities, companies, professional organizations, and higher education institutions, she inspires, educates, and successfully challenges leaders to develop caring cultures that help people thrive.
She uses the power of stories, science and humor (just enough!) to engage her audiences and inspire a passion for saving lives and promoting wellbeing.
What people are saying:
“Sally is a wonderful person who truly wants to make a difference in the world and has done that by working diligently to keep the suicide prevention movement going forward. She is an awesome speaker who knows how to connect with an audience.”
Michelle Linn-Gust, Past-President, American Association of Suicidology
“Sally’s message is compelling as she effectively blends personal passion with professional expertise.”
Bob VandePol, National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention Workplace Task Force
“When I heard Sally speak about her work on suicide in construction at IRMI [International Risk Management Institute] I immediately thought of my friend Eric who recently passed away - way too young. Sally and I met and I was taken with her passion for saving the lives of sons and daughters we do not know and she will never meet. There cannot be a more honorable way to live your life.”
TJ Lyons, Corporate Director, Health and Safety (Federal), Gilbane, Inc.
Keynotes
Sally designs each of her 45-90 minute presentations to inform and motivate the particular audience she is addressing. Some talks can be extended to half-day or full-day interactive workshops.
We’ve Got Your Back: Driving a Psychologically Safe Culture at Work
Up on the High Wire: Promoting Resiliency During Tough Times
Workplace Wellbeing 24/7: Making Mental Health Promotion and Suicide Prevention Health and Safety Priorities at Work
Hope Illuminated: Upstream, Midstream and Downstream Approaches to Suicide Prevention
Aspiring to a Zero Suicide Mindset: What Mental Health Communities Need to Know
Innovative Approaches to Men’s Mental Health
Be a Shining Light of Hope: Everyone Plays a Role in Suicide Prevention
After a Suicide: Honoring Loss and Healing Together
The Light Goes On: After Death Communications among People Bereaved by Suicide
Suicide and Spirituality: The Roles of Spiritual Practice and Faith Communities in Suicide Prevention, Intervention and Crisis Response
Workshops
These interactive workshops help participants develop skills and personal plans. They're 1-3 hours long, and best-suited for groups of 10-35 people.
Wellness Workout: Create A Mental Fitness Plan
Become a Mental Health Change Agent: Key Skills in Advocacy and Action
Phoenix Rising: The Art of Sharing Your Story of Hope and Recovery
Ted-Style Talk on how suicide prevention is a social justice issue.
Sally Spencer-Thomas gives acceptance speech at Invisible Disabilities Award Banquet for receiving the "Impact Honors" Award.
