I have done a lot of speaking over the years, and I love it! The topics are varied and the presentations can involve powerpoint, moderated group conversation, or simply telling my story. In addition, I am skilled at facilitating group meetings and process.

Some of the topics include:

•                My Story

•                Gay Dating 101

•                Coming out of Guilt and Shame (adult and youth versions for LGBT

•                Shame, Confusion, Reality-LGBT

•                Gay 101- understanding your neighbors, friends and family members

•                Exploring Intimacy and Relationships for Gay Men

•                Spirituality for Gay People

•                Managing Stress in Chronic Illness and HIV

•                Long-term Survivor Traits/Skills (HIV+)

•                Living Positive/Positive Living

•                Mental Health Issues in the LGBT Community

•                Addiction/Substance Abuse in the LGBT Community

•                Peer Facilitation of Support Groups

Partial Client Speaking/Writing List

• AIDS Outreach
• The University of Washington
• University of Montana
• Montana State University
• Montana Gay Men’s Task Force
• Lifelong AIDS Alliance (Seattle,WA)
• The Bilerico Project
• The Bridger Clinic (Bozeman)
• Brody’s Notes and Scribbles
• Bozeman Gay and Lesbian Community Center
• Butte AIDS Support Services
• Yellowstone AIDS Project (Billings,MT)
• FDH & Associates
• Lewis and Clark AIDS Project (Helena,MT)
• The Unitarian/Universalist Fellowship of Bozeman
• WWAMI
• The LGBT Aging Project

 

To discuss arranging me to speak to your organization or group on the topics above, or to create a presentation based on your needs, please contact me at:

Dgsma@hotmail.com    or

(406)596-2013  (MT)  (206)234-5939 (WA)

Fees are completely negotiable.