Equip the adults who make a difference in young people’s lives.
Grant Halliburton Foundation’s presentations give educators, parents, caregivers, and workplace teams practical tools to support youth mental health.
Guided by our HOPE Framework, we help adults recognize concerns, respond with compassion, and connect young people with support.
Explore our presentations to find the right fit for your school or organization.
Adult presentations
For adultsFor teachers, parents, and professionals
60 minutesPer presentation
In person or onlinePresentation options
Depression and Suicide Prevention
Finding Light in the Darkness: Supporting Youth Through Depression and Suicide Prevention
Adults play a critical role in recognizing when a young person may be struggling. This presentation equips participants to identify warning signs of depression and suicidal crisis, begin supportive conversations, and confidently connect youth to appropriate resources before a crisis escalates.
From Mind Full to Mindful: Supporting Youth Through Stress, Anxiety, and Burnout
Young people experience stress differently than adults—and it's not always easy to recognize. This presentation helps adults understand the signs of stress, anxiety, and burnout in youth while providing practical strategies to foster resilience, encourage healthy coping, and know when additional support may be needed.
Triggered: Supporting Youth Through Emotional Regulation
Emotional reactions influence how we communicate, lead, and connect with others. This presentation explores the science of emotional regulation while introducing practical tools to manage stress, respond thoughtfully, and build stronger relationships.
Access Granted or Denied: Supporting Youth in Building Healthy Relationships
Healthy relationships rely on communication, respect, and clear boundaries. Participants learn practical strategies for navigating difficult conversations, resolving conflict, and fostering relationships that support emotional well-being at home, at work, and in the community.
Digital Overload: Supporting Youth in the Digital World
Technology plays a significant role in young people's daily lives and emotional well-being. This presentation helps adults better understand the impact of social media, recognize unhealthy digital habits, and support youth in developing healthier relationships with technology.
Clearing the Smoke: Supporting Youth Through Substance Misuse Prevention
Substance misuse often reflects deeper challenges related to stress, mental health, and peer influence. This presentation equips adults to recognize risk factors, understand current trends, and engage young people in supportive, judgment-free conversations that encourage healthy decision-making.
Surviving Social Pressure: Supporting Youth Through Bullying Prevention
Creating a sense of belonging is one of the strongest protective factors for young people. Participants learn to recognize bullying and unhealthy peer dynamics while gaining practical tools to foster empathy, strengthen relationships, and help youth navigate conflict with confidence and compassion.
Under Construction: Understanding the Teenage Brain
Understanding how the adolescent brain develops helps adults respond with greater empathy and intention. Participants explore how brain development influences emotions, behavior, decision-making, and risk-taking while learning practical ways to better support youth during this important stage of life.
What Happened Matters: Understanding Trauma and Building Resilience
Trauma can influence how young people learn, behave, and connect with others. Participants gain a trauma-informed understanding of youth behavior while learning supportive responses that build resilience, strengthen relationships, and create emotionally safe environments.
This is the best presentation I have seen on mental health and suicide in my 18 years of teaching.
Our HOPE Framework
Grant Halliburton Foundation created the HOPE Framework to guide every education program we design and deliver. It reflects our commitment to offering hope through practical skills that help youth and adults recognize concerns, start conversations, find support, and build resilience. Learn more about our HOPE Framework.
H
Hear and Identify
Recognize signs that someone may be struggling.
O
Open the Conversation
Start conversations with confidence and compassion.
P
Pathways to Support
Know where and how to connect with trusted resources.
E
Equip and Empower
Use practical tools to strengthen resilience and help yourself and others seek support.
Stronger support starts with understanding.
The adults in a young person’s life can make a difference by noticing changes, listening without judgment, and knowing how to help.
Bring these conversations to a staff training, parent program, workplace learning event, or community gathering. Our presentations offer practical skills adults can use at school, at work, and at home.
The people behind the presentations
Meet our education team.
In person or online, our presenters bring their own perspectives, strengths, and stories to each conversation. They make mental health education engaging, approachable, and relevant to the adults who support young people.
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Planning your presentation
A few helpful details.
Find answers to common questions about audiences, scheduling, and requesting a presentation.
Our adult presentations are for educators, school staff, parents, caregivers, and workplace or community groups. Each topic helps adults better understand and support the young people in their lives.
Are presentations in person or online?
Adult presentations are available in person or virtually. Share your preferred format when you complete the booking form.
Can we request more than one session?
You can request up to four sessions of one presentation topic per day. Submit one booking form for each day of presentations.
How far ahead should we request a date?
For the best availability, request a date at least two weeks away. Use the booking form to share your preferred date and presentation topic.
How do we get started?
Choose a presentation, then complete the booking form. Our education team will follow up with you about your audience, format, and scheduling.
Bring a presentation to your community.
Tell us about your audience and the topic you have in mind. Use our booking form to start your request, and our team will follow up with you.
