Inspiring, Grounded, and Deeply Human.
Sarah Gaer is a nationally recognized speaker whose keynotes challenge, uplift, and transform. With over 25 years of experience in trauma, suicide prevention, and mental health care, Sarah brings unmatched expertise and heart to every stage.
She has trained thousands in evidence-based prevention strategies and led frontline crisis response teams through natural disasters, suicides, and public tragedies. As a keynote speaker, Sarah translates clinical depth into powerful, accessible talks that resonate with audiences across sectors, from first responders and healthcare professionals to educators, community leaders, and corporate teams.
Sarah’s presentations explore timely and essential topics, including:
Suicide Prevention
Toxic and Traumatic Stress
The Power of Peer Support
Soul Exhaustion: Beyond the Medical Model
No, I Am Not OK: Adolescent Suicide Loss and Grief
The Price: Puzzle Pieces of Suicide (based on her novel)
Goodnight Grace (based on her book)
Guts, Grit & The Grind: The MENtal Mechanics MANual (men’s mental health series)
And others upon request
Her signature themes, like Soul Care and Soul Exhaustion, invite deep self-reflection while validating the lived experience of pain, grief, and growth. Sarah’s talks challenge stigma, center the human soul in mental health conversations, and offer a path toward healing and renewed purpose.
She has presented at national and international suicide prevention conferences, contributed to publications recognized by SAMHSA, and authored multiple works on mental wellness and recovery.
If you're seeking a speaker who combines clinical expertise with compassion and lived insight, Sarah Gaer delivers a voice of clarity, connection, and hope.