Think Sarah! LLC

Professional Speaking

Educational Presentations

The “Empower Yourself Series”:

You will truly enjoy every bit of this original series of presentations written strictly with the independent senior in mind.  Plan to hear one or two, blend a few together or just schedule all of them!  You will not want to miss out on this very comprehensive program series.  Within this series are other smaller sub-series’ that focus on certain topics.  Feel free to schedule an entire sub-series or jump around and pick and choose.  If you don’t see a topic that you believe will benefit those whom you care for, please contact Sarah and let her know what your ideas are.  You can locate Sarah’s contact information on the Contact Sarah page.

Topics of interest:

Please note that it is best to visit this site often to find out the up-coming presentations available.

Topics Available:

Independence at its Best – Safety First! (Sub-Series #1)

• For the Love of Money - This presentation will educate the audience on how to protect themselves from financial exploitation.  They will learn new skills on knowing when and how to ask for assistance when signing a contract, hiring a worker, purchasing something over the phone, etc.  The audience will also learn about their rights in decision making and they will learn the best word ever invented.  This presentation is a refreshing view of empowering yourself and learning to work with others to ensure safety.

• Help when YOU want it!  The premise of this presentation is to educate the person in an independent living situation on the fundamentals of protection.  Knowing what to do when shopping, at home, going to the doctors or the hospital to keep you safe.  Learn how people can be trustworthy without being too trusting.  How to have those base people in your life that you can call in case of emergency or needed support.  This presentation is priceless for those living alone.

• I’m Feeling Funny…How to keep yourself safe - While listening to this topic you will learn the basics of abuse.  How to see it in others and how to stop it happening to yourself.  There are lots of funny and engaging stories in this presentation and the mood is upbeat.  The audience will be educated on what to do to form bonds with others and have that ever needed safety net for protection.

Surviving Life – Understanding Yourself (Sub-Series #2)

• Surviving the Holidays - This unprecedented presentation is something that everyone can use.  How to survive the holidays will go through visitors, wanted or unwanted, and how to enjoy their company, budget concerns and gift ideas and also how best to deal with stress.  Some of the hardest feelings the holidays can bring are loneliness and depression.  This presentation will discuss all of the tough topics and give some usable solutions to help you survive the Holidays! 

• Managing Stress for Everyday People - Stress, we all have it.  Unfortunately, when people notice that you are retired or not working or volunteering regularly, they may see you as stress free.  Not So!  This presentation will bring you through the stress we all have and how a few small steps will go a long way to relieving that stress.  We all need stress in our lives, but the health problems caused by excess stress can be overwhelming.  Learning through laughter is the model!!

• Meeting Others Strengthening bonds - When we live alone we are more prone to outside forces trying to take advantage of us.  Through learning how to build bonds with those around us, both related and not, we can find our support center.  Through this support center we will be able to have people to call on if we are unsure about a contract, purchase or medical issue.  It takes a village to retire!

• Loving You without Losing Me (Asking for help without losing your independence) - If you have a family, listen up!  This presentation covers the daunting task of managing your affairs and your family.  Our loved ones want to be helpful, but sometimes they offer us things that we do not need.  You will learn ways to specifically tell your loved ones what you want and get them to respond.  You will also learn about the greatest gift you can give your family, and it costs nothing!  If you want to get the help that you need from your loved ones and still keep your independence, you need this presentation.

Programs that affect us all (Sub-Series #3)

• Single Point of Entry - Single point of entry is a new program in Michigan.  We are just beginning our journey, but other states have been doing this for years.  Learn how this wonderful program can help you and give you the freedom to make decisions for yourself and your healthcare.  By looking at another state we can see the long-term benefits and drawbacks of such a program.  This comprehensive view of Michigan’s new program should be on everyone’s To Attend List!!

Nature & Gardening (Sub-Series #4)

• Indoor Gardening - We all like to have companionship, but sometimes it cannot be in the form of a person.  If pets are out of the subject, then think green!  Learn how easy it is to care for a plant and how much benefit a plant can bring to your life.  The whole process will be covered from watering, feeding and transplanting to caring for an ailing plant.  This lighthearted and important program is one that surly no one will want to miss.

• Outdoor Gardening - Whether you have a patio or an entire yard, gardening runs through the fabric of most of our beings.  Studies have shown that gardening, even for 20 minutes, brings many benefits both physically and mentally.  During this program the attendants will be given the basics on container planting for the patio and yard and also some tips on gardening and what plants are best and easiest.  Edible plants are some of the best things to grow.  Knowing where the food came from and having a hand in its success makes the food you make tastier.  Better appetite equals more healthy bodies.

• Indoor Composting - With all of the talk about people living “green,” this presentation is a way for everybody to join in on the fun.  Worm composting is a way that you can compost food scraps, newspapers and some plant matter into a nutrient rich hummus for your plants.  This lighthearted, very fun and funny presentation covers the very real issues of garbage and how we all can help out and do our part in reducing waste.

What Think Sarah promises you:

• Sarah will meet with you, via phone or in person, and discuss the layout of the program so she can customize the content to best fit your needs.
• Sarah will request from you the following information; date and time of presentation, location of presentation, amount of people expected at the presentation (guess high), when the program will begin and end.
• Sarah will also want to learn about those who will be attending her presentation so that she can customize the presentation to give your audience the best, most informative presentation as possible.
• This meeting and information allow her the ability to provide a very personal and moving training or presentation. 

The presentation or training will include:

• Training customized to your time allotted.
• Educational materials for the audience/participants to take home with them for further learning.
• A presentation survey to see how the audience viewed the presentation and also to request some further training topics that they may want or need.  (Event coordinator will receive report of survey within 30 days after the engagement.)