
Maree Dee is a speaker passionate about inspiring and supporting others to lead meaningful lives in the face of life’s unexpected circumstances. She’s a warrior who never gives up, knowing that, with God’s help, we can find incredible joy even in the midst of pain.
Maree founded Embracing the Unexpected, Embracing Faith & Mental Illness, and co-founded Circles of Hope: A Mental Health Ministry. She is a devoted and experienced advocate for families with mental health challenges, providing them with education, support, and life-changing skills.

How to Communicate in a Way That Reaches Your Loved One
Join Maree Dee, Co-Founder of Circles of Hope and Founder of Embracing Faith & Mental Illness, for an in-person evening designed to encourage and equip those who support someone living with mental health challenges.
In this live talk, Maree will share practical tools for communicating in a way that truly reaches your loved one through the skill of validation—helping reduce conflict, build trust, and create a deeper connection.
📍 Verve City Church, 14670 Ramona Ave, Chino, CA
📅 Tuesday, May 19
⏰ 6:30–8:00 PM
Hosted by Circles of Hope: Mental Health Support, this gathering offers a safe, supportive space to learn, connect, and be reminded that you are not alone.
Maree Dee Speaker | Topics
Please feel free to contact Maree directly at maree.dee@embracingtheunexpected.com if you would like to book her for your next event.
Is it Possible to Embrace Joy When Your World Turns Upside Down?
Emotional Strength: How to Boost Resilience So We Don’t Give Up
Unspoken Losses: How to See the Caregiver Pain When No One Else Does
How to Support Someone With An Anxiety Disorder
Reach Your Loved One: Learn Targets and Levels to Validate
Grieving: When Mental Illness Hurts and No One Notices
Does Guilt Have a Hold of You?
What Skills Help Caregivers?
How to Help Prevent Suicide
Is Change Possible When Your Loved One Has a Mental Illness?
One Skill to Help You Avoid Compassion Burnout
How to Communicate in a Way That Reaches Your Loved One
Will You See Blessings in the Pain?
Grieving Losses the World Can’t See?
How to Step in and Help a Family With Mental Illness
Valuable Talks to Empower Those Who Support
Host of this monthly Zoom series offering faith-centered encouragement, practical tools, and meaningful education for those who support others who live with a mental illness. Join us live or explore upcoming talks

Maree Dee Speaker | Podcasts


Embracing Faith & Mental Illness Community
Embracing Faith & Mental Illness is a Christ-centered online community for people who care for someone with a mental illness. We have five unique ways for caregivers to participate. You choose what works best for you.
Click here to discover five unique ways for caregivers to participate.





