Speaker Services

I have delivered numerous presentations on mental health and counseling topics, and I welcome opportunities to speak with both small and large groups. Whether you are planning a staff training, community event, or professional workshop, I can tailor a presentation to your audience and goals. If you are interested in having me speak at your event, please contact me at (956) 954-3171.

PRESENTATIONS

Salazar, G. (September, 2026). Suicide Through the Adaptive Information Process (AIP) Lens. Presentation for the National Suicide Prevention Awareness Symposium, F.A.C.E Coalition, hosted by the WestCare Texas DFC-FACE Coalition, Laredo, Texas.

 Salazar, G. (May 2026). An Introduction to Polyvagal Theory and Exercises. Presentation for 19th AHEC Annual Mental Health & Substance Abuse Awareness Conference, Laredo, Texas.

 Salazar, G. (December, 2025). Polyvagal Exercises: Calming Activities for students and yourself! Presentation for the 9th Annual Mental Health Conference, Laredo, Texas.

 Salazar, G. (May, 2025). Mindfulness: Impact on Improving Mental Health and Well-Being. Presentation for the 18th AHEC Annual Mental Health & Substance Abuse Awareness Conference, Laredo, Texas.

 Salazar, G. (December, 2024). Mindfulness and Self-Care. Presentation for the 8th Annual Mental Health Conference, Laredo, Texas.

 Parsons, J., and Salazar, G. (November 2007). Smooth Sailing by Integrating Counseling with Neurofeedback. Presentation for the Texas Counseling Association 51st Annual Professional Growth Conference, Corpus Christi, Texas.

 Gutierrez, M., Russell, T.T., and Salazar, G. (January 2006). Mediatherapy:  building Family Bonds. Presentation to foster and adoptive parents, CPS and Child Placing Agency staff for the Winter Growth Conference, Corpus Christi, Texas.

 Gutierrez, M., Russell, T.T., and Salazar, G. (January 2006). Crazy-Making Kids: Managing Your Anger with Difficult Children. Presentation to foster and adoptive parents, CPS, and child-placing agency staff for the Winter Growth Conference, Corpus Christi, Texas.

 Russell, T.T., and Salazar, G. (November 2004). What Every Counselor Needs to Know About Curanderismo: Cultural relevance in clinical Practice. Presented at the Texas Counseling Association 48th  Annual Professional Growth Conference in Fort Worth, Texas.

 Russell, T.T., and Salazar, G. (November 2004). Cultural and Clinical Considerations in Counseling the Bilingual Client. Presented at the Texas Counseling Association 48th  Annual Professional Growth Conference in Fort Worth, Texas.

Salazar, G., and Palmer, K. (February 2004). Helping Hispanic At-Risk First-Time Freshmen Succeed:  An Evolution of Retention Model. Presented at the 23rd Annual Conference on the First Year Experience, Dallas, Texas.

 Russell, T.T., and Salazar, G. (November 2002). Preventing Relationship Violence Among Hispanic Adolescents. Presented at the Texas Counseling Association 46th Annual Professional Growth Conference in Fort Worth, Texas.

 Russell, T.T., and Salazar, G. (November 2002). Strategies for Providing Bilingual Supervision for Bilingual Counselors. Presented at the Texas Counseling Association 46th Annual Professional Growth Conference in Fort Worth, Texas.