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Dr. Kelly D. Holder speaking on joy and mental health

Joy-informed. Science-driven. People-centered.

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 Dr. Holder is a captivating expert who passionately speaks to the needs of front-line professionals and those working to make their lives better. 

-Dan Shapiro, PhD, Senior Partner and the Executive Director of the Chartis Center for Burnout Solutions 

Speaking on Mental Health, Joy, and Resilience for Those Who Care for Others

ALERT: See the Signs, Make the Time

 ALERT: See the Signs, Make the Time is a practical, one-hour mental health awareness training designed to help communities recognize distress early, respond with confidence, and support one another with care.


In this session, participants learn how to:


  • Identify early signs of mental health challenges or crisis in everyday conversations and behavior.
     
  • Listen with presence, using simple, compassionate skills that help someone feel heard and not judged.
     
  • Use clear, supportive language that encourages help-seeking rather than shame or withdrawal.
     
  • Offer reliable referrals—from crisis lines to local mental health resources—so they can guide someone to the next step.
     
  • Follow up with care, learning the importance of checking back in after the initial conversation.
     
  • Care for their own wellbeing, with tools to manage emotional load and set healthy boundaries.
     

ALERT is designed to be easily tailored to your community or organization.
Whether you serve a workplace, healthcare system, school, church, or neighborhood group, this workshop adapts to the unique stressors, cultural factors, and environmental challenges your people face. Each session is customized to meet the specific needs, language, and realities of those you serve.


ALERT equips participants—not to diagnose or fix—but to notice, connect, and guide.
It builds a culture where mental health struggles are met with compassion, time, and support.

Dr. Kelly D. Holder speaking on joy and mental health at a faith-based organization

 

Hope Takes Root: Faith, Mental Health, and Thriving in Uncertain Times


Overwhelm, burnout, depression, and anxiety affect people from all walks of life. In times of uncertainty, it can be difficult to stay hopeful and grounded. For those with faith, waiting on God’s promises adds another layer of emotional tension, balancing spiritual trust with the realities of everyday struggle. For others, the question becomes: Where can I find hope that sustains me, even when things don’t make sense?


This two-part workshop is designed for the community at large; people of faith, those who are curious, and anyone seeking emotional support and renewed strength. Together, we’ll explore how mental well-being and spiritual grounding can work hand-in-hand to help us thrive personally and as a community. Using the timeless wisdom of scripture, especially the parable of the Sower (Matthew 13), we’ll discover how our lives can become rich soil for healing, growth, and flourishing.


"Some fell on good earth and produced a harvest beyond his wildest dreams." — Matthew 13:8


Whether you’re navigating a difficult season, supporting someone else, or simply looking to build resilience and inner peace, this space is for you. We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to heal, grow, and be reminded that they are not alone.


Audience will:

  • Understand the connection between emotional and spiritual health
  • Recognize common signs of mental health challenges
  • Learn accessible strategies for managing stress, uncertainty, and emotional overwhelm
  • Create environments, at home, work, or church, where people feel safe and supported
  • Reduce stigma around mental health and suicide through open, compassionate conversations
  • Explore how biblical wisdom and community support can nurture long-term healing

Dr. Kelly D. Holder speaking on joy and mental health at a faith-based organization

Past Events

 From Crisis to Care: Suicide Prevention and Response in Medical Schools and Training Programs.  AAMC Learn Lead Serve 2026 Conference. San Antonio, TX.  November 2, 2025.


Beyond Burnout: Partnering for Change – Individual Practices, Organizational Solutions. Brown

University Health Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Council Grand Rounds. Brown University Health.

Providence, RI. September 23, 2025.


Hope Takes Root: Faith, Mental Health, and Thriving in Uncertain Times. Workshop Series. Hershey

Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Hershey, PA. September 5 & 6, 2025.


Leadership In Action: Creating a Culture of Wellbeing. Healthcare Leadership Collaborative. John

Hopkins University Bloomberg Center. Washington, DC. March 18, 2025.


Thriving Under Pressure: Managing Stress and Demands on the Road to Medicine. Program in

Liberal Arts Medical Education, Brown University. Providence, RI. February 28, 2025.


Cultivating Care: ALERT as Our Guide to Wellness Dialogues. Roger Williams Medical Center

Graduate Medical Education. Providence, RI. February 24, 2025.


When Work Kills: Partnering for Change—Individual Practices, Organizational Solutions.

Gastroenterology Fellowship. Brown University Health. Providence, RI. February 21, 2025. 


Cultivating Well-Being Through Rewarding Relationships. Strength, Love, Motivation 2024 Ladies

Retreat. Poconos, PA. November 9, 2024.


Cracking the Burnout Code.  Greeley Physician & Hospital Leadership Seminar. San Antonio, TX. October 16, 2024.


Leading on Mental Health for the Healthcare Workforce [Panel Presentation]. American Psychiatric Association Mental Health Services Conference. Baltimore, MD. September 26, 2024.


Beyond the Books: Well-Being Strategies for Step  1 Success.  Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Buffalo. Buffalo, NY. July 19, 2024.


Winter Wellness Webinar for Physicians. Panel. Division of Biology and Medicine Advancement. Providence, RI. February 28, 2024.


Breaking Barriers: Navigating Alcohol Use Disorders Among Women in Healthcare. Panel. Office of Women in Medicine & Science, Warren Alpert Medical School. Providence, RI. January 18, 2024.


The Power of Listening & Cooperative Action for Well-Being. Mass General Brigham Well-Being Summit 2023.  Boston, MA. November 9, 2023.


Beyond the Pandemic: Building Resilience in Healthcare.  Clinical Grand Rounds Speaker Series on Innovations in Clinical Research. Lifespan Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health. Providence, RI. November 3, 2023.


Burnout in Healthcare Providers: A Call to Action for Patient and Provider Safety. Panel Presentation. Yale Healthcare Conference. New Haven, CT.  April 21, 2023.


Go Play: Prioritizing Fun! Brown Medical SchoolJustice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (JEDI) Faculty Meeting. Providence, RI. March 8, 2023.


Finding Balance: Practical methods to support individual, peer, and systemic well-being. Neurosurgery Grand Rounds, Rhode Island Hospital, Department of Neurosurgery, Warren Alpert Medical School.  Providence, RI. February 27, 2023.


Women’s Health: Stress and Self-care: A Community Conversation with Kelly D. Holder, PhD. Go Red for Women, Festival of Red.  Providence, RI. February 10, 2023. 


The Environment is Making Me (un)Well. 1st Annual Virtual Learning Environment Conference. Warren Alpert Medical School. Providence, RI.  November 1, 2022.


Community wellness.Higher Ground Breast and Cervical Cancer Conference. Providence, RI. July 30, 2022.


Resiliency in Education: Preparing for an Uncertain Future. Health Professional Network Annual Conference. Newport, RI. April 25, 2022.


Resiliency in Education: Role of a Chief Wellness Officer. Psychology Department. Providence College. Providence, RI. April 22, 2022.


Mental Health in the Pandemic Era. PRO Wellness, Penn State Health. Hershey, PA.  April 4, 2022. 


I was Already Fried: Wellness in the Pandemic Era. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Women and Infants Hospital. Brown University.  Providence, RI. February 3, 2022. 


Self-care: The Elephant in the Room. Office of Women in Medicine and Science Annual Virtual Conference.  Brown University.  Providence, RI. June 10, 2021.


Self-care: The Elephant in the Room. Social Work Education Series:  Celebrating Social Work, Penn State College of Medicine. Hershey, PA. 2021. 

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kholder@kellydholder.com

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