Speaking to General Audiences

Dr. McMahon is available to speak on a variety of topics. Possible topics for general audiences and past talks appear below. Call Dr. McMahon at 415-625-3565 to discuss subjects of interest to your group.

Increasing Happiness & Quality of Life

The Secrets of Happiness: Proven Techniques from Research in Positive Psychology
Would You Like to be Happier? Learn How
Improving Quality of Life Despite Life Challenges
Preventing Personal Burnout
Stress Management Skills

Secrets of Successful Change

Promote Successful Change in Yourself and Others
The Five Stages of Successful Change
Successful Change: Tips and Pitfalls

Overcoming Panic, Anxiety, Fears

Overcome Panic Attacks
Public Speaking Without Anxiety
Overcome Fear of Flying
Lose Your Fear of Heights
Reduce Performance Anxiety
Understand and Overcome Anxiety
Test Anxiety
Social Anxiety
Reducing Overworry

Virtual Reality

Virtual Reality: The Exciting New Tool to Overcome Fears and Phobias
Virtual Reality: The Future is Now

Psychological First Aid (PFA)

Psychological First Aid Skills for NERTs (volunteer Neighborhood Emergency Response Team members) and CERTs (volunteer Community Emergency Response Team members)
Psychological First Aid Skills for agencies and providers or staff who will provide services to survivors during or after an emergency or disaster

Hypnosis and Self-Hypnosis

Hypnosis and Self-Hypnosis: Myths and Reality
Hypnosis for Pregnancy and Childbirth

Past Talks about Burnout and Stress

Using Positive Psychology to Prevent Personal Burnout and Thrive - Presentation to Kaiser-Permanente managers and union stewards
Mental Health Challenges in Tough Economic Times - Television show guest on "Mental Health Matters - Alameda County" discussing "Maintaining Good Mental Health through Difficult Economic Times": http://www.mpuuc.org/mentalhealth/mentalTVshow.html

Call Dr. McMahon at 415-625-3565 to discuss topics of interest to your group.