Author of "Mental Health 101 For Teens" & Founder of No Bullying Schools

Cocoa, FL, USA
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Tom Thelen Biography

Tom Thelen is one of America’s top motivational speakers on the topics of mental health and bullying prevention. He has spoken at over 800 schools and conferences and has been interviewed on NBC, CBS, FOX, and PBS. Thelen is a Certified Instructor in Youth Mental Health First Aid, a training program by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing.

As the founder of the nonprofit, Reset Schools, Thelen and his team created the award-winning Mental Health 101 Book and Curriculum, a program that teaches students positive skills like respect, responsibility, and resiliency, as well as coping skills for stress and anxiety.

Thelen is also the founder of NoBullyingSchools.com, an evidence-based bullying prevention program with a smartphone app and video lessons on the topics of bullying, mental health, social skills, and resiliency.

Thelen graduated from Grace University with a bachelor of science degree and went on to write three books for students including "Teen Leadership Revolution," "Victimproof," and "Mental Health 101 for Teens."

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 11/10/2025.

Tom Thelen Speaking Topics

  • Training Topics

    • Mental Health 101
    • Bullying & Violence Prevention
    • Online Safety for Kids & Teens
    • Parenting and Family Dynamics
    • Professional Development Training
    • Corporate Consulting & Training

  • Be The Change” School Assembly Program

    Tom Thelen’s “Be The Change” speech includes a clear explanation of National Bullying Definition from StopBullying.gov, including the 4 Types of Bullying, the difference between bullying and teasing, the difference between bullying and peer conflict, and an introduction to cyberbullying and online safety. Tom tells his own life story of overcoming bullying by getting help from a trusted adult and learning how to break out of the bullying cycle by making positive choices and building strong character. The challenge is for each student to “Be The Change” by being kind, celebrating our differences, and speaking up against bullying. (This program can be customized to be age-appropriate for any grade level.)

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Tom Thelen Videos

Anti-Bullying Video Curriculum for Teens - No Bullying Schools

Anti-Bullying Video Curriculum for Teens - No Bullying Schools

Bullying Prevention Videos: If you're looking for an evidence-based bullying prevention program for K-12 schools, check this out! It's the story...

Youth Motivational Speaker Tom Thelen Speech at Kansas State FFA Conference

Youth Motivational Speaker Tom Thelen Speech at Kansas State FFA Conference

Youth Speaker Tom Thelen challenges teens to "Be The Change" at the Kansas State FFA Conference. Tom is the founder of...

Principal Maurice Williams - Endorsement for Tom Thelen

Principal Maurice Williams - Endorsement for Tom Thelen

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Tom Thelen is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Training Topics, Be The Change” School Assembly Program, Raising Resilient Kids & Teens (For Parents, Guardians, and Mental Health Workers) and Professional Development Teacher Training. The estimated speaking fee range to book Tom Thelen for your event is available upon request. Tom Thelen generally travels from Cocoa, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Keith L. Brown, Hannah Lucas, Frank Blackman Jr., Liz Dozier and Dominic Miller. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Tom Thelen for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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