Chestnut Health Systems - Services - Speakers Bureau - Central Illinois






	CENTRAL ILLINOIS PURPOSE TARGET AUDIENCES PRESENTATION TOPICS CONTACT INFORMATION			CHS Home > Services > Speakers Bureau > Central Illinois > PRESENTATION TOPICS Chestnut Health Systems, Inc. is a local, not-for-profit, behavioral healthcare organization. Our Speakers Bureau is a free community service. Professional staff members are available to share their knowledge and expertise with a wide variety of audiences. Topic areas include: Alcohol & Drug Abuse Wellness Personal Finance Family Other Topics Alcohol & Drug Abuse Chestnut Health Systems has been providing substance abuse services in the McLean County area for over 30 years. Our staff have expertise working with youth and adults. Some presentation topics are: Recognizing Signs & Symptoms Understanding Addictive Relationships Distinguishing Between Use, Abuse, And Dependency Recognizing Addiction as a Chronic Potentially Relapsing Condition Exposing the Drugs Used in our Community Busting the Myths Associated with Alcohol and Drugs Recognizing the Relationship Between Drugs, Violence, Gangs and Other Life Problems Understanding Negative Consequences of High Risk Drinking (i.e. Binging, Underage Drinking, Driving Under Influence) Understanding Children of Alcoholics [Top of Page] Wellness Wellness-related presentations are designed to help you achieve your goals in life and manage difficulties that may come your way. Some presentation topics are: Managing Stress Juggling Multiple Life Roles Communicating Effectively Resolving Conflicts Clarifying Your Values Feeling Good About Yourself Managing Grief And Loss Understanding Depression Managing Anger [Top of Page] Personal Finance Staff certified through the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) are available to provide presentations designed to help you manage your personal finances. Some presentation topics are: Budgeting Resolving Credit Card Debt Repairing Your Credit Bureau Report Buying A Home Understanding Fair Collection Practices Preventing Identity Theft [Top of Page] Family These presentations are designed to provide parents with effective tips for parenting as well as building healthy family relationships Some presentation topics are: Child Development Understanding Your Pre-School Student(s) Understanding Your Elementary School Student(s) Understanding Your Jr. High School Student(s) Understanding Your High School Student(s) Relationships Blending Families Recognizing Diversity in Family Structure Dealing with Divorce Building Positive Family Relationships Parenting Identifying Positive Discipline Approaches Raising a Drug-Free Child Parenting in the 21st Century Raising a Child or Children as a Single Parent Using Teachable Moments [Top of Page] Other Topics Additional presentation topics include: Sexual Abuse Domestic Violence Gangs & Drugs Bullies Date Rape [Top of Page]