Breaking Point | Keynote Address at The Green Phoenix

Recognizing Struggle, Finding Support

Program Overview

Breaking Point is a keynote address with an optional Q&A session that shares a personal journey through crisis, loss, and recovery. Participants gain insight into the effects of stigma, assumptions, and unmet needs, and how these factors can impact individuals during times of crisis.

Through reflection and discussion, the session emphasizes empathy, compassion, and connection, helping attendees better notice and support those who may be struggling around them.

Intended Audience

This keynote is designed for participants interested in understanding crisis, recovery, and the role of empathy and connection, including:

Adults, teens, and young adults
Professionals in education, mental health, first responders, or community support roles
Anyone seeking to better recognize and support those experiencing crisis

What to Expect

Participants will:

Hear a personal story of crisis, loss, and recovery
Gain insight into the impact of stigma, labels, and assumptions
Reflect on how empathy, connection, and awareness can support others
Engage in optional discussion and Q&A with the presenter

Key Takeaways

Participants will:

Understand how stigma, assumptions, and unmet needs affect real people in crisis
Recognize warning signs and moments where support can make a difference
Gain strategies to cultivate empathy, compassion, and meaningful connection
Reflect on the value of proactive outreach and creating safe, supportive environments

Program Notes

Keynote address runs 30 minutes, followed by a 30-minute roundtable Q&A and discussion
Sessions are delivered strictly in person
Ideal audience size: 20–150 participants; can be adapted for larger groups
Q&A and discussion format encourages reflection and questions from participants
Sensitive content: This presentation addresses topics including suicide and personal crisis. Audience discretion is advised.