Presentations

Over the last several years, George V. Nostrand has presented at conferences all across the country; from Alabama to Alaska. He has provided trainings for agencies, organizations, and even universities, while also speaking regularly in his home state of Vermont. All this while working full-time at a community mental health center.

"I was wandering around the conference, unsure of what session I wanted to go into next, since I felt like I'd heard every topic at least once. But George's name was new to me, so I thought, 'Oh well, I'll check out what this guy has to say." Was I ever surprised! George is real, and down-to-earth, and knows exactly what he is talking about. Professionals don't often get to hear messages like George's. And we need to "

Lori Magnuson, Western Washington University

Some praise

"George is a remarkable young man, giving us hope. He has carefully reported his recovery and his focus on work as recovery."

"As someone who has dealt personally with mental illness, assisted a family member, and worked in the community mental health system for a number of years, George has a unique perspective and is not shy in sharing his opinions."

"George’s presentations are about instilling hope, but also challenge all parties to do more in terms of helping people with mental illness to live normal lives."

"There is hope."

"Awesome presentation! Good information for families and providers on looking at the big picture."

Presentations/ Trainings offered:

The Risks of Normalcy: Real Opportunities for Real People

A diversity style training that looks at how the way providers perceive, treat, and deliver services can affect client outcomes. This presentation addresses a variety of topics including expectations, goals, risk, and natural consequences.

Breaking the Cycle: Getting Beyond Recovery

Why do so many people with mental illness seem to take one step forward and then two steps back? Why don’t people recover from mental illness, or do they? This presentation looks at these questions while exploring the barriers to recovery and presenting keys to getting beyond recovery.

Recovery from the Inside Out: Exploring the Relationship Between Treatment and Recovery

Traditionally the worlds of treatment and recovery have not seen eye to eye. This training explores how both camps need to work together if someone is going to successfully reintegrate into society and become self-sufficient. By successfully integrating recovery-based principles into treatment programs people can work on developing practical skills that will help them not only survive, but also thrive.

I Need a New Song

Using the lyrics of an original song, the presenter walks people through important components to recovery – including having fun! An inspirational presentation for people with mental illness, or any disability, that helps people to find hope and their own voice. Includes a hands-on exercise that is guaranteed to be a hit.

George is always adding new and revised version of his presentations and is more than willingly to tailor his presentation to your audience and needs.