Professional Presentations

Professional Presentations

Alexandria (Alex) Gohla, the host of the "The Nest" podcast, is dedicated to tailoring her expertise to the unique needs of educational institutions and organizations. Alex is selectively available to offer professional mental health presentations, educational presentations, and supportive services to a wide range of entities, including school districts, non-profits, healthcare settings, universities, and corporations.

Her specialization lies in the integration of current research and best practices to meet the diverse needs of her clients. Her training sessions cover essential topics such as trauma, mental health, self-care, stress management, mindfulness-based interventions, and school-based research.

Please contact us via email with information about your program, dates and hours needed.

Alex recently spoke at the North DuPage Special Education Co-Operative as part of their parent series.

Recent Presentations:

  • Understanding and Managing Parent Burn Out

  • Mental Health Providers & Compassion Fatigue

  • Understanding the DSM-V

  • DBT Skills for School Support Professionals

  • Having Self Compassion

  • The Impact of Screentime on Youth and Adolescents

Retreat Information

At Bluebird, we understand the paramount importance of nurturing robust connections within both corporate and educational environments to ensure enduring success. Our core philosophy revolves around cultivating collaborative, transformative relationships that resonate with the mission and objectives of each organization. We recognize that organizations may occasionally lose sight of their fundamental mission, necessitating guidance to refocus, enhance employee effectiveness, and reshape organizational culture. To achieve these goals, we prioritize stress reduction initiatives and bespoke retreats or training sessions tailored to each client's needs.

Before embarking on any educational retreat, workshop, or training program, our team meticulously collaborates with organizations to comprehend their unique culture and historical background. We then craft personalized programs seamlessly aligned with the institution's mission. Rooted in current research and informed by a profound understanding of the organization's strengths and areas for development, our approach reflects empathy for all stakeholders. Drawing on our extensive educational expertise, we employ mindfulness-based leadership techniques as our primary intervention strategy. These meticulously curated programs feature well-defined objectives and anticipated outcomes, delivered with warmth, humor, and a commitment to catering to diverse learning preferences.

We eagerly anticipate the opportunity to explore the specific requirements of your educational institution or organization, prepared to tailor a bespoke event to suit your needs. Additionally, Alex, the owner of Bluebird, is a certified 200hr Yoga Teacher offering trauma-informed yoga therapy, which can be seamlessly integrated into any retreat. Please don't hesitate to contact us via email with details about your program, preferred dates, and desired duration.

Multi-Day Retreat Options:

(Half-day workshops, as well as 2 and 3-day retreat options, are available for the following categories:)

- Women’s

- Educator’s

- Caregiver’s

- Parent’s

- Therapist’s

- Motherhood

- Fatherhood