Her presentations:

• Connect with audiences through powerful stories and music examples—a blend of practical tips, immediate applications, and self-rejuvenation.
• Offer a different perspective about music’s power in our everyday lives and in the healing journey.
• Deliver an experiential, therapeutic program that is inspiring, motivating, and encouraging, but also deeply peaceful and relaxing—a much-needed “commodity” in our fast-paced world.

What participants have said:

• "Wow! Very moving, inspirational speaker. I could have listened to her for hours—not only her music, but she speaks from the heart as well as from her knowledge base."
  Mayo Clinic Clinical Nurse Specialists; Rochester, MN

• "Excellent—could easily be the best part of the day. She will truly be a hard act to follow. She plays very relaxing music and has a soothing, caring voice."
  Association of Professional Chaplains; Toronto, Canada

• "You offered so many excellent stories and examples of music for end-of-life care; this presentation gave me a whole different approach and attitude about the use of music. And your presence is much like the harp—gentle and powerful!"
  Nebraska Hospice Conference; Lincoln, NE

Several different presentations are offered to a variety of audiences:

		Sounds of Healing: Using Therapeutic Music in Your Healthcare Setting
		Music: Comfort Care for Hospice
		The Parkinson’s Journey and Music’s Role
		Musical Moments of Hope and Healing
		Musical Spa: A Retreat for Caregivers
		The Heart's Journey (co-presented with Barbara Thune Schommer)
		The Power of Reflection (co-presented with Bernie Saunders)
		Women as Healers: Voices of Vibrancy

Partial Client List:

• Mayo Hospital and Clinics; Rochester, MN
• American Institute of Medical Education; Maui, Hawaii and Santa Fe, NM
• Nebraska Hospice Conference; Lincoln, NE
• International Transplant Nurses Society; Denver, CO
• American Nurses Association Biennial Convention; Philadelphia, PA and Minneapolis, MN
• Association of Professional Chaplains Conference; Toronto, Canada
• Wisconsin Alzheimer's Association; Madison, WI
• City of Hope Medical Center; Los Angeles, CA
• Society of Gynecological Nurses; San Antonio, TX
• National Perinatal Bereavement Conference; Cincinnati, OH
• International Parish Nurses Symposium; Chicago, IL and St. Louis, MO
• Oklahoma Parkinson's Association; Tulsa, OK

For more information about our presentations, or to schedule a presentation, please contact us.

The Power of Reflection The Power of Reflection is a mini-retreat for the health-conscious community. This unique presentation was co-created by Bernie Saunders, fine art photographer of nature, and Tami Briggs, therapeutic harpist. This inspirational, interactive program combines unique flower photographs and beautiful live harp music. It provides a forum for participants to reflect on: their balance between constant activity and meaningful introspection. achieving greater clarity about important areas of their life and work. how the use of therapeutic art and music contributes to the healing process, as well as how it helps shift consciousness and transforms the world. About Tami Briggs... About Bernie Saunders... Bernie is an artist, author, educator, and consultant, and has worked in the human development field for over thirty years. He is the co-founder, with his wife Constance, of the Center for Living Art, which provides learning opportunities for individuals, groups, and organizations in bringing alive the creative and artistic brilliance of all people. Bernie's most recent art project, The Soul of Flowers shows the magnificent inside world of nature, and is used to explore personal renewal and rejuvenation. Bernie's most recent book is "The Grace of Ordinary Days". His website: www.centerforlivingart.com. What participants have said about The Power of Reflection program... "I felt so peaceful and rejuvenated after participating in this workshop." "You both present with so much passion…it was an honor to be exposed to this exquisite work. Thank you!" "Bernie and Tami's work is deep, beautiful, peaceful, and speaks to the soul. Just exactly what I needed from my every-day busy-ness." "I felt hopeful when I finished your presentation." "The flower images were so touching and provocative…I have never seen anything like this before. They really stirred my creativity." "The harp music helped quiet me, creating a healing, sacred time and place." "I really needed this workshop! It was all about self-care and made me realize how depleted I was. This was so nurturing and I loved the replenishing energy that came from this seminar. Now, I feel like I have something to give to others." Program Structure: Presentation is experiential and includes... Lecture, interactive discussion, questions and answers. Multi-media viewing of unique flower images. Meditative, live harp music viewing the flower images. Target Audience: Health care providers (e.g., nurses, doctors, chaplains and pastoral care, social workers, etc.) Patients and families/caregivers Volunteers Bereavement and grief/loss counselors The health-conscious community (e.g., churches, women's groups, support groups, survivor's groups, etc.) Suggested scheduling: National healthcare conferences State health care conferences Stress reduction/relaxation sessions Days of wellness or holistic health Workshops on self-care Support and survivor's groups Women's retreats Church retreats Length: One hour to half-day.

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