Courses
and Speaking Engagements
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS:
HOW TO EFFECTIVELY COMMUNICATE IN
DIFFICULT SITUATIONS
January 1, 2009
Do you have someone in your life
who's difficult? Is there someone you need to speak to
about what’s bothering you, but your uncertainty about
how to talk to him or her is holding you back?
In this workshop, Dr. Debra Holland
will discuss ways effective ways to communicate about
difficult issues or with difficult people. She will also
explore differences in the male and female style of
communication and teach how to understand and support
the opposite sex. Participants will learn how to set
boundaries and enforce consequences, gaining the
confidence they need to have successful confrontations.
REQUEST
DR. HOLLAND FOR A
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENT:
>> FOR WRITERS ORGANIZATIONS
Dr. Debra frequently gives talks at writer’s
organizations and conferences. Her most popular topics are:
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“Understanding the Male Psyche,” in which
she explores how the differences in the male brain and
biochemistry make a man think, behave, and communicate.
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“A Writer’s Life: Coping With Stress,”
where she defines the specific stresses writers face,
shares the most recent research of what stress does
to the body, and gives 30 tips for minimizing the effects
of stress and living a healthy life.
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>> FOR OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
Dr. Debra also conducts workshops for other
organizations. You may
select from the following topics, or request additional
topics as well:
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Overcoming Shame
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The Art of the Apology
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An Attitude of Gratitude
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Understanding the Male and Female Psyche
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Stress Reduction
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Successful Communication
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How to Communicate Understanding
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Overcoming Obstacles to Success
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Promoting Healthy Relationships
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Dealing with Difficult People
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In addition, a presentation or workshop topic
can be customized to suit an organization’s needs.
Contact Dr.
Holland to schedule a speaking engagement.
ONLINE
COURSES TAUGHT BY DR. HOLLAND:
Understanding Men with
Dr Debra Holland
August
16-September 18, 2010
http://www.occrwa.org/onlineclassAug10.html
Do you wish you had a better understanding of
men? Now is your chance to improve your
real-life relationships with men and enhance your
male characters all through taking the same course.
Extended to include an extra week of
information and lectures, during this five-week
class you will learn how the male brain and hormones
make a man think, feel, and behave, especially in
relationships. New material will cover male
sexuality and how that affects responses, attitudes,
and behavior. We will also discuss how men are
portrayed in romance novels versus how men are in
real life.
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