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Dr. Debra “Speaks Out”

Dr. Debra’s Speaking Style:

No stranger to the lecture platform, Dr. Debra, Relationship Expert, has addressed a wide range of audiences on many different topics. She has experience speaking in front of hundreds of people as well as for intimate groups of 10-20 participants. Dr. Debra employs a highly interactive style, engaging her audiences in exercises and live participation, thereby generating high energy and enthusiasm.

Dr. Debra is available for keynote spots or half-day presentations, depending upon the needs of the organization. She also delivers a dynamic presentation to corporate heads that are looking to improve coworker problems and employer relationships, reduce stress, and/or build morale. She can be hired as a consultant on an hourly basis.

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"Dr. Debra has a wealth of knowledge from infidelity to child abuse as well as many other areas. She’d be happy to entertain any number of topics within her realm of competency. Don’t hesitate to inquire about your needs, if the topic you’re interested in doesn’t appear below."

Eliminating Office Drama

Creating Healthy Boundaries in the Workplace

The workplace is a fertile ground for chaos if we don’t learn how to say “no” to power struggles or excessive demands, or how to handle difficult co-worker problems, employees or supervisors. We spend far too much time and energy in the workplace for the experience to be anything less than joyful and productive. Get the most out of your 9-5 by learning the art of setting constructive limits and creating positive workplace relationships.

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Healing the Sensitive Heart

Juggling Commitments between Family and Career

Far too many people get out of balance in their lives, putting way too much on their plates and forgetting about the important stuff. Dr. Debra teaches audiences how to create a path to mental and emotional well-being eliminating the need for depression therapy and giving them the ability to create a sane, happy existence.

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Attitudes are Contagious

Is Yours Worth Catching?

Few people recognize how much information they can convey about themselves through their attitudes. This presentation/workshop encourages people to take responsibility for the way people respond to them and how to tweak their attitudes in a positive direction, even when things aren’t going well. Learn exclusive anxiety relief tips at this presentation.

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Keeping good company morale

How to Deal with the Over/Underachiever in Your Office

Some people are true slackers believing everyone else should take on their workload for them whereas others are perfectionists and work to such excess that others feel intimidated by them. In many ways these two extremes are flip sides of the same coin. They alienate others and bring down the company morale due to the coworker problems they create. In this presentation, Dr. Debra teaches participants how to spot these types in the office or recognize that they themselves fit this description. She offers the tools needed to change this vicious cycle.

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What excites your partner? Is it... ✨ spontaneity What excites your partner? Is it...
✨ spontaneity
✨ adventure
✨ experiences
✨ physicality
✨ laughter
✨ deep conversations
✨ shared dreams
✨ quiet moments together

Remember, every relationship is unique, and discovering what excites your partner can strengthen your bond!

Think about your relationship and let me know in the comments! 💖

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ADD and ADHD are characterized by inattention and/ ADD and ADHD are characterized by inattention and/or hyperactivity/impulsivity that is more severe than what typically appears for that child’s age group.

Children with AD(H)D frequently suffer from low self-esteem and a sense of social failure, as their behavior can be quite annoying to people around them. These problems become especially pronounced in children who haven’t been properly diagnosed or who have been pegged as a “bad seed.” If left untreated, these problems often get worse, and the sufferer may also develop a propensity toward failure, a negative self-identity, problems in social and intimate relationships, and difficulty functioning in the workplace.

Below are a few tips you can apply right away to help keep your child on track, particularly with regard to their education.

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While hanging out in the sandbox with one of my fa While hanging out in the sandbox with one of my favorite toddlers, it occurred to me that one of the first words we utter when we finally begin speaking is the word “no!” Yet somehow during the developmental process, so many of us lose sight of this short and simple, yet ever so powerful word.

Why does it become increasingly difficult for many of us to use it as we get older? We think it. We want to say it. Yet, oftentimes we stifle it. Or we pause and either come up with some grandiose euphemism for it or we flat-out agree to something we really don’t want to do.

Mind you, I’m certainly not suggesting that we should all become selfish naysayers. Quite the contrary! It’s okay to put our own preferences aside to do things for others for the sake of a greater good.

But sadly, we over-teach people to be “nice” –which actually translates to “pretending not to know.” So if you think about it, being “nice” has nothing to do with kindness, compassion, or empathy–the three qualities so often lacking in humanity.

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This is a sign. 🪧 Rest. You take care of your dev This is a sign. 🪧

Rest. You take care of your devices and your loved ones. You owe it to yourself to ALSO take care of yourself.

You wouldn't let this happen to your phone. So why do you let this happen to your brain, your mind, and your body? 🧠 📱 🪫 

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It's important to remember that self-compassion is It's important to remember that self-compassion is a crucial part of kindness.

Taking time to nurture your own well-being allows you to be more present and empathetic towards others. This might involve setting aside moments for relaxation, pursuing hobbies that bring you joy, or simply acknowledging your feelings without judgment.

☁️ By treating yourself with the same understanding and patience you offer to others, you create a balanced and fulfilling life.

💡 Remember, kindness is a gift that grows the more you share it, with yourself and the world around you.

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How do we get back to our instincts of saying, “no How do we get back to our instincts of saying, “no” when we truly mean it?

Sadly, the repercussions of saying “yes” when we mean “no” can be quite severe. We can easily become oppressed to other people’s demands and expectations and lose sight of our own needs and desires. 

Also known as becoming a “doormat,” where others walk all over us. Sound familiar? If so, reclaim your right to say “no” by practicing the following:

1️⃣ Accept that the word “no” has survival value. If we say “yes” to everyone else’s demands or requests, we diminish our capacity to advocate for ourselves.
2️⃣ Become aware of your fears about saying “no”. Do you fear you will be seen as a difficult person? Do you fear people will get angry with you? Once determined, try to walk through your fear, rather than give it power.
3️⃣ Allow others the right to say “no.” Step back and be mindful that other people have busy lives too—and if someone says “no” to you, it’s usually not a personal rejection!
4️⃣ Claim the right to say “yes.” Being able to say “no” doesn’t prohibit you from being agreeable, it just gives you the freedom to choose so that you don’t continually get yourself trapped in a corner.
5️⃣ Disconnect the negative association to the word “no.” While it can be a very powerful word, it’s simply a means to set a boundary–not to be used to be hurtful to others.
6️⃣ Accept that you cannot control other people’s thoughts or actions, but you do have the right to take charge of your own life. If someone can’t handle your right to say “no”, they have the problem, not you.

Most importantly, keep in mind that simple and direct communication is far better than beating around the bush. For example, your friend asks you to do a favor for her and you really don’t have the time. It would be far healthier for both of you to politely decline the request by saying something like: “Thanks for asking me, but I’m just too busy right now”.

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You are not lazy. You are exhausted. Rest so you You are not lazy.
You are exhausted.

Rest so you can begin again. You owe it to yourself.

Taking time to recharge is essential for both your mental and physical well-being. By allowing yourself moments of rest, you empower yourself to return to your tasks with renewed energy and focus. 

Remember, self-care is not a luxury; it's a necessity. Embrace the pauses, and know that you're nurturing your resilience and creativity.

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Self-hatred, feelings of inadequacy, envy of other Self-hatred, feelings of inadequacy, envy of others, and insecurity plague so many women.

The more we buy into the media-prescribed ideal and believe we fall short, the more ammunition we give to the process of self-attack. The problem extends beyond physicality. Many women also devalue aspects of their personality. As such, we easily get sucked into a perpetual cycle of changing our beings, never fully appreciating our outer or inner essence. Plus, self-devaluation breeds a tendency to compare ourselves less favorably to others around us, and the vicious cycle ensues.

Whenever we pursue change because of self-consciousness, fear of being different from others, or because of trying to achieve an unreal standard, we enter into dangerous territory. We keep ourselves prisoners of some unreasonable standard, and we can never truly live happily.

After thirty years of clinical practice as a psychologist, I’ve come to believe that the key to happiness and peace is to embrace ourselves fully, both our strengths and our limitations.

If you have a quality that you don’t truly care for, it’s okay to work on changing it. But it has to come from a place of acceptance and self-love, not from a pool of criticism and hostility. Plus, the best bonus of all is that when we cherish our own uniqueness, we open the door to being able to celebrate and respect differences in others. Only then can we finally rid ourselves of conditions like prejudice, sexism, and racism.
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Dr. Debra received her master’s and doctorate degree in clinical psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology, Los Angeles

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