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Support their members.

Bring a presentation to your organization where members can begin feeling better immediately!

I craft each talk to inspire and provide simple, doable proven methods FEELING GOOD that take little time, energy, or money. People walk away with tools to increase their capacity for joy and success today and in the future.

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"Americans’ positive self-assessments of their mental health are the lowest in more than two decades of Gallup polling."

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MY MOST-REQUESTED KEYNOTES ARE BUILT ON one FRAMEWORK:

PRIORITIZE

Make your mental health a priority.

Plan

Heath-promoting activities don't just happen. You have to plan for it. You have to make time for it.

Practice

All practice means is focused attention and repetition. It's not a one-and-done deal. You need to "practice" health-promoting activities, and then practice them regularly.

Prosper

You will prosper when you make your mental health a priority, and then practice them regularly.

mental health matters.

Stress, anxiety, and depression affect daily functioning and life satisfaction. Mental health has a huge impact on the ability to learn, emotional wellbeing, physical health, relationships, and self-reported success.

"An alarming proportion of adults reported that stress has an impact on their day-to-day functioning, with more than a quarter (27%) saying that most days they are so stressed they can’t function."

I’m teaching tools to make that number go down.

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IMPROVE MENTAL HEALTH THROUGH MY KEYNOTES ON:

HAPPINESS

RESILIENCE

GRATITUDE

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Happiness

DAILY HABITS FOR P.E.A.C.E.: FIVE ESSENTIAL EXERCISES FOR POSITIVE MENTAL HEALTH

You have the power to create your own happiness.

Life is full of challenges big and small. People are experiencing greater challenges and stressors than in years past. You cannot always control what happens in your life and the world, but you can control how you respond and what you do in your daily life. When you are proactive and prioritize your mental health, you become an even stronger, happier version of yourself.

As a psychologist, Dr. Peggy draws from her 30 years of experience helping people with depression, anxiety, overwhelm, trauma, grief, and loss to create a five-step brain-based, research-backed methodology. Using simple, doable techniques, Dr. Peggy shows how to live your best life, even on a difficult day. That’s when we need these proven methods the most! These ideas require little time, money, or energy.

Begin your journey toward FEELING Good now by…

  • Learn three ways to foster positive thinking to maximize your power, success, and happiness.
  • Understand the mind/body connection and uncover four methods of enhancing overall well-being.
  • Highlight the importance of the connection between daily habits and behaviors with wellness and life satisfaction.
  • Discover the #1 factor related to happiness and three ways you can foster it, even during your busy life.
  • Uncover the value of your emotions and learn four ways to use them to grow and connect with others.

RESILIENCE

GRIEF TO GRATITUDE: FIVE ESSENTIAL SKILLS FOR THRIVING AFTER ANY ADVERSITY

Resilience is the new happiness, and it’s never too late.

Disappointment, grief, challenges - they're part of life. You can't always control what happens in your life and the world, but you can control how you respond. When you are proactive and build resilience skills, the quicker you bounce back, and the more likely you are to learn and grow. You can be an even stronger, happier version of yourself after adversity or tragedy when you’re proactive and build resilience. It's never too late. The more you work it, the stronger it grows! And the best part – it’s fun!

Begin your journey building resilience by…

  • Learn a key component to resilience and how to foster it in three fun and creative ways.
  • Uncover a major barrier to resilience and two ways to manage it.
  • Zap negative thoughts and self-talk. Learn to gain awareness of your thoughts and four methods of addressing negative thinking.
  • Discover a powerful method of building resilience that feels good immediately, and three ways to incorporate it into your life in ways that take little time or energy.
  • Expose the surprising resilience skill that’s the opposite of what you might think, how that’s holding you back, and three necessary factors to thrive today and in the future.

GRATITUDE

THE GRATEFUL DAY: FIVE DAILY EXERCISES FOR LIFELONG WELLBEING

Gratitude is free, is accessible at any moment, feels good immediately, and has long-term positive benefits for mental health.

Gratitude is the ultimate path to happiness and wellbeing, and you can achieve that in just five minutes a day, every day. These exercises guide you from your first waking moments, to when your head hits the pillow at the end of the day. They’re so simple, and take very little effort, time, or planning, yet they transform your life.

This inspiring presentation takes from Dr. Peggy’s 30 years of research and practice in mental health that created a brain-based, research-backed 5-step methodology so that even overwhelmed and stressed people can experience more peace and joy. These skills translate to more happiness and fulfillment in the present moment and future.

Begin your journey toward a grateful, and therefore happy, life by…

  • Learn the five exercises in gratitude that take less than five minutes a day to transform your life and the way you see the world.
  • Uncover six facts about brain science and psychology to harness the power of your brain and make it work effortlessly toward your happiness and overall wellbeing, particularly during difficult times.
  • Realize four different methods of cultivating the #1 predictor of happiness.
  • Discover seven actions that you can implement in your life immediately that take little time, energy, or money, make you feel good in the moment, and translate to less stress and more happiness now and in the future.
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Is your organization looking for more of a day of events rather than just one presentation?

Need some help deciding which is right for your organization? Here are the top requested packages.

#1

  • Gratitude presentation for everyone within organization together
  • Separate happiness workshop for leaders in organization/staff at school or college (This also serves as a burnout prevention workshop)
  • Separate happiness workshop for employees in organization/students at school or college (This also serves as a burnout prevention workshop)

#2

  • Gratitude presentation for middle school students during an assembly
  • Gratitude presentation for high school students during an assembly
  • Happiness workshop for staff during lunch or after school
  • Gratitude presentation for parents in the evening

#3

  • Gratitude presentation for all together
  • Happiness workshop for all together

Kind Words from Event Planners and Participants

""We were delighted to have Dr. DeLong present at our organization. Those that attended her workshop on gratitude shared that they were not only inspired by Dr. Delong's story but loved that she shared 5 simple daily exercises that they could start using that day. Dr. DeLong was an engaging speaker and a pleasure to work with.""
SUSAN VISSER, MSW, SENIOR MANAGER, PREVENTION PROGRAMS, COMMUNITY IN CRISIS
"I attended an interactive presentation on Finding Joy and Cultivating Happiness in Everyday Living. I found that Dr. Peggy was able to create a comfortable environment for tapping into some uncomfortable yet common struggles that most of us remain silent about. Dr. Peggy offers clarity and the tools to help you free yourself from the quicksand that may be pulling you down. I walked away feeling encouraged that I would be able to use these tools to make some desired changes for myself."
Susan Gast, Fine Artist and Vocalist
"Outstanding presentation! High praise from the entire group! You broke the record for attendance!!! Many thanks."
Janice B.R., MA, CPC; WomenHeart Champion/Support Group Coordinator
"“That was SUCH a great workshop, I got everything I wanted out of it and more. Thank you so much for organizing such an inspiring speaker!!”"
STUDENT, COUNTY COLLEGE OF MORRIS
"Dr. DeLong’s talk was the best presentation I’ve attended on campus. I genuinely loved it. She is so well spoken and her story is so inspiring. I’m so glad my college made this happen!"
Liz Joslin, Student at Franklin & Marshall College
"“Dr. DeLong’s workshop on happiness and burnout prevention was simultaneously deep and practical. Her fluency with the literature, podcasts, theories, and tools to bring peace to our lives is remarkable and we found ourselves full of hope about daily practices. I highly recommend bringing Dr. Peggy DeLong to any team interested in fostering personal growth and sustainability.”"
PATRICK T. MATHER, PH.D., DEAN, SCHREYER HONORS COLLEGE, PENN STATE UNIVERSITY
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The Mindfulness Journal Magazine

Authority Magazine

NJ Family Magazine

Powder: The Skier's Magazine

American Psychological Association, Div. 42 Psychologists in Independent Practice

New Jersey Psychological Association

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"“Over the last several months, we have been intentional with our leaders sharing our organization’s core values – Genuine Passion & Genuine Gratitude. We invited Dr. Peggy DeLong to present on gratitude in our Energy & Time Management session of our Leadership Development program. We could not have asked for a better speaker to set the tone of our two-day leadership session. Dr. Peggy’s message was heartfelt and inspiring to everyone in the room. The exercises of gratitude were well explained, and our leaders walked away with practical tips on how to apply gratitude more consistently into their daily routines. It is energizing to show gratitude towards others and be intentional with how you will approach the day. Dr. Peggy was a clear favorite from this leadership session!”"
TERESA KING, CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER, GOOSENECK IMPLEMENT
"Dr. DeLong’s talk was the best presentation I’ve attended on campus. I genuinely loved it. She is so well spoken and her story is so inspiring. I’m so glad my college made this happen!"
Liz Joslin, Student at Franklin & Marshall College
"“Dr. DeLong’s workshop on happiness and burnout prevention was simultaneously deep and practical. Her fluency with the literature, podcasts, theories, and tools to bring peace to our lives is remarkable and we found ourselves full of hope about daily practices. I highly recommend bringing Dr. Peggy DeLong to any team interested in fostering personal growth and sustainability.”"
PATRICK T. MATHER, PH.D., DEAN, SCHREYER HONORS COLLEGE, PENN STATE UNIVERSITY
"“That was SUCH a great workshop, I got everything I wanted out of it and more. Thank you so much for organizing such an inspiring speaker!!”"
STUDENT, COUNTY COLLEGE OF MORRIS
"“Dr. DeLong recently gave a lecture on gratitude to the Women's Health Philanthropy Council and general public at Morristown Medical Center. Dr. DeLong is an excellent speaker and her message was more than well received by everyone in the audience. Nothing but kudos and plaudits for a simple message that we all need to remember and utilize in our daily lives. If you are thinking about having Dr. DeLong as a guest speaker, don't think any longer. Just do it. You will not be disappointed.”"
SUSAN JOHNS, MAJOR GIFTS OFFICER, FOUNDATION FOR MORRISTOWN MEDICAL CENTER
""Dr. Peggy DeLong's passion for supporting women who are going through career and life transitions, was evidenced by her recent presentation for our participants at The Women's Center at CCM. Dr. Peggy shared useful tools and resources that attendees could easily put into practice to create more happiness and fulfillment in their lives, even while going through major life transitions. Our ladies were inspired and empowered by Dr. Peggy's message!""
KATHY VINCELETTE, EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST, THE WOMEN'S CENTER AT COUNTY COLLEGE OF MORRIS

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