Practical tools for healthier people and stronger teams
Employees bring their whole lives to work, including stress, family responsibilities, and relationship challenges. Creating space for meaningful conversations can help people feel supported and better equipped to navigate everyday demands.
A compassionate voice for your team
I'm Adrianne Newbern, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. I offer engaging, approachable presentations for businesses and organizations, bringing a compassionate perspective and practical tools employees can use at work and at home.
Conversations that make a difference
Managing Stress & Preventing Burnout
Recognizing overwhelm and developing sustainable habits.
Healthy Boundaries
Communicating limits while maintaining respectful professional relationships.
Communication & Connection
Listening with intention, expressing needs, and navigating difficult conversations.
Emotional Awareness
Recognizing emotions and responding thoughtfully during stressful moments.
Balancing Work & Family
Navigating competing responsibilities with greater intention and self-compassion.
Navigating Change
Staying grounded through uncertainty and life transitions.
A presentation that fits your team
Choose from educational talks, lunch-and-learn sessions, and interactive workshops. Topics and presentation length can be tailored to your organization's needs.
Educational Talks
Focused 45 to 60 minute presentations, delivered virtually or in person in the San Diego area.
Lunch-and-Learn Sessions
Relaxed, practical conversations that fit into a midday break.
Interactive Workshops
90-minute and half-day sessions with guided practice and discussion.
Multi-session series are also available for teams that want ongoing support.
Speaking engagements
Custom quotes are provided after learning about your audience and format.
Video Presentations
Live talks and workshops delivered by secure video, ideal for remote and hybrid teams.
In-Person Presentations
Talks and workshops at your workplace in the San Diego area.
Thoughtful from start to finish
- A planning call to learn about your team and goals
- Light customization for your audience
- A digital handout for attendees
- Time for questions and discussion
Substantial new content, longer-distance travel, and permission to record or reuse a presentation are quoted separately. Please ask about limited availability for community and nonprofit organizations.
Speaking FAQ
Do you present virtually?
Yes. Virtual talks work well for remote and hybrid teams. In-person presentations are available in the San Diego area, and travel beyond the local area can be quoted.
Can you tailor a topic to our team?
Yes. Every engagement starts with a planning call so the examples and tools fit your workplace. Topics can also be combined.
Is a workshop the same as therapy?
No. Presentations and workshops are educational. They do not constitute psychotherapy or establish a therapist-client relationship with attendees.
Interested in bringing a conversation about well-being to your workplace?
Contact me to discuss your team, your goals, and speaking fees.
Presentations and workshops are educational and do not constitute psychotherapy or establish a therapist-client relationship.
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