Be the Change You Want to See in the World.
Our world is rapidly changing, and issues such as increased substance use, mental health issues, addictions, gun violence and unmanageable levels of stress are affecting our quality of life. But, we can change our world through connection, understanding, compassion & education. I provide services focused on today’s most pressing concerns for families, educators and mental health professionals. I offer adult & student presentations, workshops, in-services, group sessions and consulting.
Be Love. Be Compassion. Be Integrity.
I believe the best way to lead is by example. In every service I provide, I bring over 30 years of professional experience. But, more importantly, I demonstrate love, compassion and integrity. By embodying these values and sharing my personal experience as well as professional knowledge, I will demonstrate how every one of us can change the world one heart, one person, one community at a time.
Crisis Intervention
Behavior Management
Mental Health
Substance Abuse
Bullying Prevention
Social Media Use
Human Development
Conflict Resolution
Stress Reduction
“Wendy is well known and highly regarded here at the Hudson River Teacher Center, one of 129 teacher centers in New York State providing high quality professional development to educators. Her courses are extremely well received. Wendy’s is able to relate theory to “real world” practice and can adapt her instruction to individual needs and capacities without compromising content.” -read more-
Kathleen Batchelor
Director of the Hudson River Teachers Center
BOCES, Yorktown Heights NY
“The evaluations from the staff all say excellent and that we should do this again. As we discussed we have had some very difficult challenges unifying the teaching staff, working with child behavior and managing staff burnout. Your presentation was exactly what we needed. I know after the sessions the staff was very excited about going forward Thanks again for a terrific presentation. You will hear from us soon!” -read more-
Barbara McPhillips
Readiness Principal
The New York Institute for Special Education
“I wanted to let you know how inspirational I think you are! You use just the right words and tone to get messages across. Although you were with us for only two days you made such a deep personal impact on me. My fellow teachers all feel the same”.
Holly C
Teacher Participant
“As a Speech Pathologist and director and facilitator of the Mentor/Intern Program at Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES for many years, it was my privilege and pleasure to work with Wendy Van Buren. I was continually amazed at Wendy’s ability to “read” a group. Wendy is a compassionate, insightful presenter, who I feel honored to have worked with.” -read more-
Cynthia Kopscay,
Director of Yorktown BOCES Speech Pathologist Mentor/Intern Training Program.
“Wendy Van Buren was recommended as a speaker for our monthly team meeting of Red Cross volunteer emergency service workers. She appropriately addressed the many issues among our group of volunteers. She shared her amazing insight on personalities, relationships, and effective communication and most importantly how to manage our stress. Volunteers were engaged and actively participated. She is an absolute gem!” -read more-
Andrew Sindell,
Manager-Volunteer Resources and Youth Services,
American Red Cross-Metro NY North Chapter