Zebulon Thomas is a trauma survivor, author, and speaker who brings a calm, responsible, and deeply human voice to conversations many communities want to have — but don’t always know how to begin.

His talks are shaped by lived experience inside EMDR therapy and delivered with care, clarity, and respect for survivors, clinicians, and faith leaders.

This is not a clinical presentation.

It is a clear, honest, and hope-filled conversation that helps people understand trauma without being overwhelmed by it.

Audiences gain:

• A clearer understanding of the fight or flight response

• Language for experiences they’ve never been able to explain

• A faith-aware perspective on healing

• A grounded sense that healing is possible

Zebulon is invited into spaces that are ready for thoughtful, trauma-informed conversations, including:

• Churches and faith communities

• Schools and educators

• Conferences and events

• Counselors and mental health professionals

• Nonprofits and community organizations

This message comes from lived experience.

From trauma.

From survival mode.

From the long and difficult process of healing through professional therapy, including EMDR.

It is shared to help others find language sooner, feel less alone, and understand that healing is possible — even when it doesn’t feel that way.

Each talk is adapted to the audience and setting, but common themes include:

Out of Fight or Flight: The Day I Went Back for Me
A story of returning to the self and moving beyond survival through EMDR and nervous system healing.

The Protector and the Storm
Understanding trauma responses, dissociation, and the role of internal protection.

Safe Enough to Speak
How to create environments where trauma can be acknowledged without harm.

Behind the Scenes of EMDR
A grounded, first-person look at trauma therapy from the client’s perspective.

What the Body Remembers
How trauma lives in the body and what it means to come back into presence.

How I Survived — And Why I Went Back
A story of survival, responsibility, and the decision to return to what was left behind in order to heal.

Zebulon offers:

• Keynote talks (45–60 minutes)

• Moderated conversations and Q&A

• Breakout sessions and small group discussions

Each engagement is shaped collaboratively to ensure it aligns with the needs, tone, and readiness of the audience.

In-person and select virtual events are available.

Zebulon does not provide therapy, clinical instruction, or crisis intervention.

His work is trauma-informed and carefully structured to create understanding without overwhelming individuals in the room.

This allows conversations to remain safe, respectful, and appropriate for a wide range of audiences.

All speaking engagements are paid, honorarium-based events.

Local / Virtual Events (Ohio)
$1,000 flat rate

National / In-Person Events
$2,500 plus travel and lodging

Workshops or Multi-Day Events
Starting at $3,500

Each engagement includes preparation, delivery, and post-event resource support.

Flexible Options for Aligned Communities

Reduced rates may be considered for nonprofits or smaller organizations when aligned with the mission.

Optional Book Bundle

Select engagements may include signed copies of Out of Fight or Flight as part of the experience, depending on availability.

Additional copies may be offered at discounted rates for audience distribution.

If your organization is ready to host a thoughtful, trauma-informed conversation grounded in faith, lived experience, and respect for healing, you are invited to reach out.

For internal review, planning committees, and program approvals.