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Mark Schaufler: Coaching Students and Staff through Crisis Issues Mark Schaufler has spent over 25 years working with teenagers, helping them work through some of their most critical issues. In various school settings, age groups, and countries, he has spoken on anger, suicide, drugs & alcohol, respect, and abstinence in over a thousand settings. His engaging manner of presenting difficult subjects captures the student's interest and enables them to retain the message.
Update on Suicide
Mark has had some wonderful opportunities to speak to students concerning suicide in recent months. During his last session in a middle school he had one student come up to him and tell him; "thanks for speaking to us last year. because of you, I'm still alive" A young man came up to Mark in tears during the break between classes. In just a couple of minutes, he told Mark that he'd been planning on committing suicide that weekend. Due to the suicide talk, he was hooked up with the teacher and the school counselor to get immediate help. Suicide is becoming a bigger issue all the time and Mark's proactive approach helps give tools to the friends, teachers, and students themselves in helping to deal with this huge problem.
Educator References and Comments
"You really hit the mark for the group." Sue, educator
"I always learn so much and am impressed by your ability to hold the student's attention. It lets me know we're addressing a real need." Mary, educator
"The students enjoyed your presentation and benefited from it greatly." Sylvia, educator
"The class was excellent and well accepted, you gained and maintained the student's attention. Suicide is a delicate subject to discuss." Kelly, community youth services case manager
"We all believe that the classes you present are extremely beneficial to youth, as well as adults, and that your work is greatly needed in our schools and community. I hope to work with you again in the future." Kelly, community youth services case manager
"It is difficult to find words to express the gratitude I have for your continued willingness to come into the Health classrooms and share your outstanding lesson on Anger Management. Thank you for your consistent, continued support for students." Bev, educator
"The students remember everything you talked about. Very impressed with your ability to keep them captivated for 50 minutes. Thanks for being here! I had really good feedback form all my students." Erin, educator
"People need to hear this. This message {anger} is necessary for people of all ages--not just students." Jason, educator
Recent school references available upon request.
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