Tuesday, June 10, 2014

June / July 2014 (news)

Fort Lauderdale, Florida - Patrick spoke to the City of Fort Lauderdale Police Department focusing specifically on their Critical Incident Response Debriefing team regarding resiliency and coping mechanisms for dealing with tragedy. Patrick talked about visualization techniques, therapy, mental image strategies and ways to maintain a positive mindset during recovery.


Willemstad, Curaçao - Patrick itraveled to Curacao to present a half- day workshop for the Master Class organized by IOBA. Patrick is discussed Corporate Social Responsibility and it's impact on Caribbean countries who are trying to compete in a global market place. Participants from all sectors of Curaçao's business community were in attendance including government employees, the banking and finance industry, mining and oil, etc.



May 2014 (news)

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida -  Patrick was a special guest speaker at Covenant Centre International, a church in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. While sharing his story of overcoming adversity, Patrick discussed the role of faith and the strength he received from God to continue on with his life.


Fort Lauderdale, Florida - Patrick was the keynote speaker at the House of Hope in Fort Lauderdale, which is a live-in facility for men and women struggling with drug and alcohol dependency. Patrick spoke to over 100 men and women about overcoming challenges in their lives and maintaining a healthy positive attitude while doing so.



April 2014 (news)

Fort Lauderdale, Florida - Patrick was invited back a second time to be a speaker at the annual Broward Mental Health Conference, which was an event organized by the Broward Crime Commission. Several hundred participantsc ame for the day long event to hear speakers and network in the mental health field. Patrick spoke about overcoming adversity and healthy recovery.


Sunrise, Florida - Patrick was the keynote speaker at the C.O.P.E. Conference organized by the Broward Coalition of Aging in Sunrise, Florida. Patrick spoke about resiliency and how to help others cope with recovery and overcoming challenges.