Speaking Testimonials:
It is without hesitation that I recommend Dari Olsen's NEVER GIVE UP Assembly for students of all ages. As the epidemic of mental health challenges continues to accumulate for today's youth, children and young adults need more resources than ever before as they navigate their way from childhood to adulthood in an ever demanding and challenging world. If your students need to focus on substance abuse prevention, suicide prevention or general mental health issues, Dari Olsen is the expert you have been looking for. Her impressive communication skills allow her to help students make sense of these complex challenges in a way that they can understand. They are left with options and action plans to take charge of their lives and stay on the right path! ~ Dr. Christina Van Woert- Superintendent of Schools
The NEVER GIVE UP Assembly had a powerful message for our students. The presenter, Dari Olsen, shared how life is full of challenges, obstacles, and often setbacks. Because of these inevitable challenges, she gave the students ideas and takeaways on empowering themselves during these situations. Overall, the students were able to understand that success won't come easily and one must persevere and work hard to truly achieve great things! ~ Seth Korman- Middle School Principal
Dari recently did a Student Success Skills program at my college and it strongly impacted my view on wellbeing, helping me recognize the unhelpful ways I was coping with anxiety and introducing me to healthier more effective coping skills. I was able to focus on the cause of my struggles and learn more about the effect this was having on my everyday life. I wholeheartedly recommend her programs to any student seeking guidance on managing the challenges of school and life. ~ Julia B- College Student
A heartfelt thank you for presenting TEEN TALK FOR PARENTS at Montville Township School District! The topics addressed in your presentation were right on target for what is going on with many of our teens today. I have received various emails from parents thanking us for such an informative program. Although these topics can often be difficult to hear about, parents need to know what to look out for. Thank you again!
~Kelly McCorkle- Montville High School Student Assistance Counselor
As a mental health professional working in a high school, parents frequently seek advice on how to handle a variety of situations with the adolescents. TEEN TALK FOR PARENTS gently educates and guides parents on tough, yet common, issues that face both adolescents and their parents in today's world. Dari's presentation is straight forward and utilizes generalizable strategies for a variety of teen issues. Dari is well versed in the unique culture of Morris County and is a true advocate for our youth!
~Kelly Goodwin- School Psychologist
Thank you Dari! It was a terrific program. I had a few conversations with some students and they really enjoyed it. The program evaluations were all positive! ~Senior Director of Counseling @ Berkeley College
Dari provided us with school staff workshop on teaching dating violence prevention as part of health education, with a focus on Safe Dates curriculum. She was very responsive to address all of the learning objectives that we set out, and provided an engaging, active learning experience that was well received by participants! ~HIV, STD & Pregnancy Specialist- NJ Dept of Education
Dari- thank you so much for your careful construction and delivery of yesterday's workshop. As you will see from the attached feedback forms, the participants learned a lot and saw immediate application to their work! ~ NJ Dept of Education- Office of Student Support Services
Every college woman needs to hear Dari's powerful & important message about Safe Dating. Students love Dari because she is real & authentic. Her message about Safe Dating could be one of the most important programs your students will ever hear! ~James Malinchak- Author & Speaker
Dari empowers young women to speak up and stay strong. Every college student needs to learn these strategies. ~Professor @ The College of St. Elizabeth
Dari keeps everyone involved with fun activities. Our participants loved the program & can't wait to bring her back next year! ~President Pace for Success
I wish I learned all of the things Dari taught before now, but better late than never. She is so down to earth & easy to relate to. ~ College Student @ Dartmouth
Your book is great and your strategies really work. I already feel more confident and assertive. I am going to pass this information to every girl I meet! ~ College Student @ Montclair University
Dari taught us everything we need to know to stay safe in college. I learned how to protect myself and not put myself in dangerous situations. I have already put her good advice to use.
~ College Student @ University of Tampa
Following your advice, I got myself out of a potentially threatening situation. I am acting & feeling more assertive. I feel safe & ready to take on the world! ~College Student @ Ithaca College
I no longer feel intimidated by guys. I know the red flags to look for and how to have fun & be safe at the same time. My parents couldn't be happier that you offered such a great program!
~College Student @ County College of Morris
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