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Mr. Peurifoy's Presentation Topics
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Any of the following topics can be adapted for Keynotes, 2-3 hour sessions, or combined for full-day programs. If you have a specific topic you wish Mr. Peurifoy to address, he can tailor a presentation to your specific needs.
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Anxiety & Stress Stress Management Skills that Work The stress of the modern world is often overwhelming. Unfortunately, commonly offered solutions can be trite or impractical. This presentation focuses on the source of stress over which we have the most control — the internal stress generated by our reaction to external events. Knowing how to manage this source of stress is the key that allows some people to remain serene amid chaos while others stress out over trivial matters. Overcoming Anxiety Mr. Peurifoy’s two books on anxiety, Anxiety, Phobias & Panic and Overcoming Anxiety have become favorites among both professionals and self-help groups across the nation because of their friendly and practical style. Mr. Peurifoy has been a leader in developing practical multi-modal treatment approaches for Anxiety Disorders as well as strategies for relapse prevention. This presentation takes the key elements of this his work and presents them in an easy-to-understand and user-friendly style that can be geared for non-therapists or therapists. It can also be presented as an overview workshop or day long in-depth training.
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Anger and Assertiveness Making Anger Your Friend and Ally Anger is probably the most feared and misunderstood of all emotions. This is unfortunate since anger can be a dynamic and positive force in one’s life when managed in a healthy manner. This presentation draws from the work detailed in Mr. Peurifoy’s new book, Anger: Taming the Beast. It explores common myths about anger, gives a clear understanding of the nature of anger, and provides practical tools for managing anger so it becomes a friend and ally. Asserting Yourself Many books and courses on assertiveness are now available. Unfortunately, many people struggling with setting appropriate limits find they are able to learn the techniques these books and courses offer, however, they are unable to apply them to everyday situations. This presentation not only presents the skills needed to be assertive, but also identifies the common roadblocks that prevent them from being used effectively. It is the identification and overcoming of these roadblocks that allows a person to develop a truly assertive style. Overcoming Resentment Resentment is one of the most corrosive forces a person can experience. It poisons relationships and robs the person experiencing it of all joy. In this presentation, Mr. Peurifoy describes how resentment is generated and maintained along with practical methods for releasing resentments.
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General Personal Development Topics Why Do We Have Emotions? Emotions are one of the most puzzling things humans experience. In one of Mr. Peurifoy’s most popular presentations, he explains in a simple and clear cut manner why we have emotions and how they work. He then gives practical guidelines for managing emotions effectively. Changing the Way You Act and Feel by Changing How You Think One of the exciting developments over the past few decades has been the increased understanding of how the way in which you think determines how you feel and act. Unfortunately, most of our thinking takes place in an automatic, unconscious manner. All we tend to notice is our reaction to people and events. This presentation shows how automatic thinking patterns that are interfering with one’s life can be identified and replaced with new and more effective responses. Recognizing and Overcoming Roadblocks to Intimacy The desire for intimacy is not reasonable or logical. It is simply the way we are”wired” when we are born. Unfortunately, as we grow, we often have experiences that interfere with our ability to express and receive true intimacy. When this happens, we substitute things such as sex, work, drugs, fame, power, and accomplishment for intimacy This presentation details the common causes for difficulty in experiencing intimacy along with practical ways for resolving them. Learning to Enjoy being Human One of the biggest problems Mr. Peurifoy encounters when working with people is the unrealistic way in which humans are presented in books, magazines, television programs, and movies. The simplistic and often idealistic images of life and what we “should be” often cause unrealistic expectations or a deep seated discontentment that result in unnecessary disappointment and anxiety in a person’s life. This presentation explores several key myths that are prevalent in our society along with ways to insulate yourself from them. It then provides suggestions for learning how to adopt a more realistic and enjoyable lifestyle. Embarrassment and Shame When embarrassment and shame become major factors in a person’s life, they can be two of the most crippling emotions a person can experience. A person racked by excessive embarrassment and shame is often unable to pursue important life goals and experience healthy relationships. This presentation identifies the difference characteristics of destructive embarrassment and shame along with the factors that maintain them and ways to release them. Developing a Positive Self-Image It seems that everywhere you go today, someone is talking about the importance of self-esteem. While self-esteem is important, it is only a reaction to one’s self-image. The real problem that many people face is a poor self-image or an unrealistic self-image. This presentation identifies the different parts of your self-image, how they developed, and how you can develop a more positive self-image. The result is an increased ability to enjoy life and accomplish the goals you set for yourself.
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Parenting Topics Effective Limit-Setting with Children One of the most often asked questions by parents is, “What is an effective way to respond when children misbehave?” Mr. Peurifoy identifies the common causes of misbehavior along with appropriate ways to respond so children will become responsible and loving adults. A wealth of real life examples make the principles of effective limit setting easy to understand. How Parents Can Side-Step Power Struggles One of the greatest challenges a parent faces is a child who is engaged in a struggle for power. When this struggle is managed poorly, it can cause chaos in a family. All too often, it results in a child who becomes an adult with a disastrous, sometimes even destructive lifestyle. When managed effectively, it can help launch strong-willed children into the world with skills that enable them to control their nature and succeed in life. This presentation explores the dynamics that lead to power struggles along with tools for diffusing them. Quieting Sibling Rivalry Every parent who has two or more children knows the difficulty of sibling rivalry. In this presentation, Mr. Peurifoy identifies the forces that drive sibling rivalry along with ways to reduce the amount of fighting that takes place between brothers and sisters. Becoming an Encouraging Parent It’s easy for parents who are stretched thin between work and home to become overly focused on the problems they face. When this happens, a home can become a very discouraging place for a child and generate a poor self-image which, in time, can become a major source of trouble in life. Mr. Peurifoy describes the common forms of discouragement along with ways to avoid them and a host of practical ways to encourage children.
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You can contact Mr. Peurifoy at:
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E-mail comments to: lrsc@rpeurifoy.com Disclaimer: This site contains general reference information and is not intended as a substitute for consulting with a physician or a psychotherapist. Copyright © 1999 by Reneau Peurifoy, MA — All Rights Reserved |