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Destigmatizing the

Act of Being Yourself through Hope, Help, and Healing

Get Inspired to Reflect on your Own Story and Shift Your Perspective, especially on Mental Health.

 

Patricia's mission is to Empower Women and Girls worldwide to Destigmatize the Act of Being Themselves through Hope, Help, and Healing. With stories of her struggles with mental health and experiences with sexism, Patricia guides people on a collective journey to rediscover the strength to help and save themselves.

TEDx Speaker

National Presenter

Women's Advocate

Suicide Prevention Educator

Conference Speaker

Mental Health Advocate

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TEDxLihue Speaker

On Sunday, November 20, 2022 at the TEDxLihue event, Patricia shared her story of struggling with her mental health (clinical depression, anxiety, thoughts of suicide, and grief) and took the audience on a collective journey of finding Hope, Help, and Healing through choosing to help and save yourself,  and with reminders to focus on moments and memories with the ones you love.

The official TEDxTalk Video is now available! * Please read info below before watching.


*Note: The opening of my talk was edited out, but is critical to the overall intent of the Talk! Here is a summary below for reference, plus audio so you can hear my voice to preface what is shared in the video of my talk:

Missing Talk Intro:
 

As women, we're often the caregivers for others in our lives, but how often are we nurturing and checking in with ourselves? How often are we acknowledging what we need, plus showing ourselves compassion?

 

Aloha, I'm Patricia. I'm a Speaker and Social Entrepreneur born and raised on the island of Kaua'i, and I'm passionate about women's advocacy, suicide prevention, and mental health. This is why I share my lived experiences and mental health journey, to reduce stigmas and to empower women and girls.

 

The title of my talk is: Destigmatizing the Act of Being Yourself. It's about holding onto HOPE in difficult times, especially when you're struggling with your mental health. It's about acknowledging what you need and taking action to HELP ourselves; same as how we help others. And it's also about showing ourselves compassion along the way as we HEAL and navigate our mental health journey. 

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Patricia is a Speaker, Social Entrepreneur, and Resource & Collaboration Consultant who shares her lived experiences to reduce stigmas surrounding Mental Health and

to Empower Women and Girls.

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Groups Patricia has Spoken For


  • National Association of Commissions for Women - 2022 National Conference Speaker in Reno, Nevada
    • "Destigmatizing the Act of Being Yourself: Mental Health, Mindset, and Self-Care as Women Leaders" ConnectCollaborateAmplify.com Learning Series
       
  • Mental Health America Hawai'i - 2022 Maui Mini Conference for Suicide Prevention - Conference Speaker in Maui, Hawai'i
     
  • MHA Hawai'i - December 2022 Virtual Event Speaker
    • "Self-Care during the Holidays: How to Celebrate (or Not) in Whatever Way Works Best for You!" ConnectCollaborateAmplify.com Learning Series
       
  • Kaua'i Mental Health Advocates - 2023 Board Development Training Presenter 
    • "Connecting 101 for Nonprofits: What you need to Strategically Connect with Intention & Impact!" ConnectCollaborateAmplify.com Learning Series
       
  • Hawai'i State Fusion Center - 2022 Community Resources Panel Presenter & Threat Team Hawai'i Presenter - Hybrid Events (In-Person & Online) in Lihu'e, Kaua'i
  • Committee on the Status of Women - County of Kaua'i Boards & Commissions Events, and CSW Women's History Month Events
  • Kaua'i Community College - University of Hawai'i - Excellence in Education Day & Fall Convocation 2022
  • American Association of University Women (AAUW), Kaua'i Zonta Club of Kaua'i, Kaua'i Women's Caucus, Kukulu Kumuhana O Anahola (KKOA), Lili'uokalani Trust - Kipuka Kaua'i, Office of Hawaiian Affairs, State of Hawai'i - Department of Education for Counselors & Student Aides, Center for Spiritual Living Kaua'i, Kaua'i Community Science Center, Nourish Kaua'i, Friendship House Kaua'i, Macy's Kaua'i, Kaua'i Alliance for Peace & Social Justice, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Kaua'i Event, Emergency Management Professionals of Hawai'i
     
  • KKCR Radio - Kaua'i Soap Box with Felicia Cowden
  • HHawai'i Media Radio Interviews with Kealoha Matsuda
  • Healing with Aloha Podcast with Deslynn Jaquias
  • Pass the Torch for Women - Torch Talk Podcast Interview with Melhani Ake
  • Ku Makani Pandemic Relief - Selfcare Tips Videos
  • American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - 2020 Virtual "Out of the Darkness" Video
  • The Kaua'i Resilience Project - Stress Management & Suicide Prevention Workshop
  • Kaua'i Mental Health Advocates - Community Conversations Virtual Events
  • Prevent Suicide Kaua'i Task Force - Walk to Prevent Suicide Events + Outreach Education Activities
  • U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - 2021 Hawai'i Veterans Resources Event
  • Our Revolution Hawai'i - Kaua'i Community Event
  • YWCA of Kaua'i Women's Expo & It's A Girl Movie Event
  • Hosted, Emceed and Moderated numerous Kaua'i & Hawai'i Community Events

PATRICIA IN ACTION


Pass the Torch for Women "Choose to Challenge" Video - International Women's Day

"Setting Boundaries" Selfcare Tips

PW Consulting - Ku Makani - Hawaii CARES

Healing with Aloha Podcast Interview

with Deslynn Jaquias

Pass the Torch for Women - Torch Talk Podcast Interview with Melhani Ake

"Blocking Out Time For You" Selfcare Tips

PW Consulting - Ku Makani - Hawaii CARES

HHawaii Media - Radio Interview

with Kealoha Matsuda

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Hawai'i Out of the Darkness - Kaua'i Video

"Just Be" Selfcare Tips

PW Consulting - Ku Makani - Hawaii CARES

ConnectCollaborateAmplify.com PODCAST

Testimonials

What People Say

Patricia Wistinghausen has been an excellent partner with Kūkulu Kumuhana O Anahola (KKOA) in helping us to accomplish our goal to see someone trained in Suicide Prevention on every street in Anahola. She is articulate, compassionate and has the ability to remove the fear of talking about suicide prevention. We have been very blessed to have such an experienced speaker and trainer in our community. She is also an amazing listener who brings solutions to the table when difficult situations are brought up. Patricia is definitely changing lives to help others change lives as well. We are so thankful for her!

Rae Nam

Executive Director,

Kukulu Kumuhana O Anahola (KKOA)

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Patricia is knowledgeable, has personal experience, and involvement with local nonprofit organizations, which enables her to advocate and share empathy for others dealing with mental health matters.  She has hands-on experience in guiding those in need of assistance for their mental health and is confident in sharing her knowledge. 

Deslynn Jaquias

Podcast Host

Healing with Aloha

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I met Patricia in May 2021 through the Prevent Suicide Kaua’i Task Force.  Meeting her was a true blessing.  She is well-connected to her community and understands the importance of partnerships and collaboration.  She is knowledgeable about resources, services, agencies, and truly cares about helping others.  Patricia and I co-hosted an event last year, and to be honest, I wasn’t sure where to start.  Patricia helped plan and promote the event, using her wealth of knowledge about marketing and administrative services.  She is a tireless advocate for people struggling with mental health issues, and is also an accomplished speaker on topics of suicide prevention. 

Wendy Schwartz

LCSW focused on Suicide Prevention for Veterans

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Hiraga-Nuccio 

Co-Chair,

Prevent Suicide Kaua'i Task Force (PSKTF)

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Kealoha Matsuda

HHawaii Media Radio Host / All Red Eye Hawai'i - Owner

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Talk Title


Destigmatizing the

Act of Being Yourself

through Hope, Help, and Healing

For years, Patricia has been an active leader of the Prevent Suicide Kaua'i Task Force (PreventSuicideKauai.org), organizing and delivering suicide prevention education and trainings for her community. Throughout that time, Patricia regained her voice and confidence by sharing her personal mental health story and has empowered others to also find Hope, Help, and Healing.

  • Talk Summary

    "As women, we're often the caregivers for others in our lives, but how often are we nurturing and checking in with ourselves? How often are we acknowledging what we need, plus showing ourselves compassion?" - Patricia's TEDxLihue Talk

     

    In her talk, Patricia shares her own life experiences and struggles with mental health (living with depression, anxiety, thoughts of suicide, and grief) and takes the audience on a collective journey of finding Hope, Help, and Healing by choosing to help and save yourself, and with reminders to focus on moments and memories with the ones you love.

     

    Patricia also challenges audiences to reflect on their own stories when it comes to mental health, in hopes to shift their perspectives and reduce stigmas.

  • Key Takeaways

    • How to hold onto HOPE in difficult times, especially when you’re struggling with your mental health.
    • Why it’s important to both acknowledge what we need and to take action to HELP and save ourselves; same as how we help others.
    • How to show ourselves compassion as we HEAL and navigate our mental health journeys.
    • Why we need to take the time and moments now to be with our loved ones and to be ourselves.
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Past Speaking Events


2021 PSKTF-VA Hawai'i Veterans Resources Event Speaker

KKOA-KRP-PSKTF-PW Consulting Workshop: Stress Mgt & SP

PSKTF-AFSP Hawaii "Out of the Darkness" Virtual Event

SP101 Training - Threat Team Hawai'i - HI State Fusion Center

Kaua'i Community Science Center - Professionals & Learners Partner

YWCA of Kaua'i Women's Expo

Clubhouse Session with Patricia & Dahnisha: Skin Conditions, Stress, Confidence & Mental Health

American Association of University Women Kaua'i - Talk Story with Patricia

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