Are you looking for a speaker for a special needs gathering,
writers’ conference, or church event? Jolene offers a variety of
speaking topics to choose from for your special event.
Topics
Trauma and PTSD
Much of the information in these workshops is based upon Jolene’s book, Does My Child Have PTSD? What to Do When Your Child Is Hurting from the Inside OutChurch Events
Faith-based topics perfect for parenting or women’s ministry events including spiritual disciplines, finding joy in difficult circumstances, and Scripture memorizationSpecial Needs Ministry
These workshops are designed to provide a complete two day training for children’s ministry staff and volunteers or other groups interested in launching a special needs ministry.Special Needs Parenting
Practical tips on time management, paperwork, advocacy, and maintaining friendships for parents of kids with special needsWriting Workshops
Jolene covers a variety of topics about the book writing process for both fiction and non-fiction, interviews, queries and proposals, organization, marketing, and more!2019 Upcoming Events Schedule
May 13, 2019
Help-a-Heart Support Group • Urbandale, IA
6:30 PM: Meal
6:45-8:00: Reconciling Dreams and Overcoming Grief
New Hope Assembly of God Student Campus
6800 Townsend Ave
Urbandale, IA
May 30, 2019
Wonderfully Made Family Camp Volunteer Training
6:00 PM: Meal
6:30-8:00 PM Reconciling Dreams and Overcoming Grief
Dave Martin Chapel
Hidden Acres Christian Center
3837 Union Road
Dayton, IA 5053
June 13 & 14, 2019
Cedar Falls Christian Writers Workshop
Riverview Conference Center
439 N. Division Street
Cedar Falls, Iowa
2:35 PM-3:50 PM: 5 Simple Word Tricks with co-presenter Anne Fleck
Click here for more information and to register.
June 20-21, 2019
An Educators Guide to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in Children • Johnston, IA
Professional Development/Recertification Class for Educators
(Must attend both days to receive credit)
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Heartland Area Education Association
6500 Corporate Drive
Johnston, IA 50131
July 25-26, 2019
An Educators Guide to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in Children • Johnston, IA
Professional Development/Recertification Class for Educators
(Must attend both days to receive credit)
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Heartland Area Education Association
6500 Corporate Drive
Johnston, IA 50131
August 5 & 6, 2019
An Educators Guide to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in Children • Ottumwa, IA
Professional Development/Recertification Class for Educators
(Must attend both days to receive credit)
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Great Prairie Education Association
2814 N Court St.
Ottumwa, IA 52501
July 29-30, 2019
An Educators Guide to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in Children • Johnston, IA
Professional Development/Recertification Class for Educators
(Must attend both days to receive credit)
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Heartland Area Education Association
6500 Corporate Drive
Johnston, IA 50131
2018/2019 Past Events
October 25-26, 2018
Wonderfully Made Special Needs Conference • Overland Park, KS
Grace Church
8500 W 159th Street
Overland Park, KS 66223
October 25 from 7:45 PM–9:00 PM: The Five Love Languages for Kids with Special Needs and Disabilities
October 26 from 11:15 AM–12:30 PM: Straight Talk and Tips for Coping with Stress
November 3, 2018
Milestone Area Agency on Aging’s Family Caregiving Conference • Ottumwa, IA
Conference: 8:30am – 1pmCheck in: 8:30 – 9am
10:30am – 11:30am: 8 Ways to Organize Caregiving Paperwork
Great Prairie Area Education
2814 N. Court St., Ottumwa
www.milestonesaaa.org
November 9 & 10, 2018
Inclusive Ministry Conference, West Des Moines, Iowa
Valley Free Church
4343 Fuller Road
West Des Moines, IA 50265
The Five Love Languages for Kids with Special Needs and Disabilities
Straight Talk and Tips for Coping with Stress
November 13, 2018
Minnesota Disability Ministry Connection Lunch and Learn
Encouraging Spiritual Development in People Living with Mental IllnessTuesday, November 13, 2018
11:45 AM – 12:45 PM
Basilica of St. Mary
88 17th St N
Minneapolis, MN 55403
January 21, 2019
Johnston Community Schools District Inservice
5608 Merle Hay Road
Johnston, IA 50131
Trauma Basics for Elementary Educators
Trauma Basics for Secondary Educators
January 26, 2019
They Do Remember: The Lifelong Impact of Childhood Trauma One Day Workshop
Kirion First Baptist Church
107 Clover Street
PO Box 220
Kiron, Iowa 51448
8:30–9:00 AM: Registration and rolls
9:00–10:15 AM: A Brief Look at Childhood Trauma and Its Causes
10:30 AM–12:15 PM: How Trauma Changes the Behaviors and Brains of Children
12:15–1:00 PM: Working lunch/Round Table discussion
1:00–2:00 PM: Health Effects and Faith Implications of Childhood Trauma
March 2, 2019
Engage Conference • Fayetteville, AR
Fellowship Fayetteville
3447 Arkansas 112
Fayetteville, AR 72704
9:30am – 8:30pm
9:25 AM -10:25 AM: 10 Ways to Care for Families of People with Special Needs
12:45 PM- 1:45 PMThe 5 Love Languages for Kids with Special Needs and Disabilities
March 8, 2019
That All May Worship Conference • Virginia Beach, VA
8:30 AM–2:00 PM
Church of the Holy Family
1279 North Great Neck Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
The Art of Supporting Families with co-presenter Rosemarie Hughes
April 5 & 6, 2019
Inclusion Fusion Live • Bay Village, OH
Bay Village Presbyterian Church
25415 Lake Rd
Bay Village, OH 44140
Saturday, April 6
9:45 AM-11:00 AM: How to Become a Special Needs Ministry Master Chef with co-presenter Katie Wetherbee
1:30 PM-2:45 PM: The 5 Love Languages for Families of People with Special Needs
April 15 & 16, 2019
Flame Women's Event • O’Neill, NE
Faith Community Church
515 N 10th Street
O’Neill, Nebraska
Monday, April 15:
5:30 PM: Evening of pampering for special needs moms
6:00 PM: Banquet followed by keynote
Tuesday, April 16:
7:00 PM: Stronger Together: Multigenerational Living with co-presenter Anne Philo Fleck