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 Heart's Journey In recent years, there has been a realization that the human heart is more than a mere pump for propelling blood and oxygen through the body. In this session, participants experientially journey into the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of the heart by exploring a Model of Caring for Heart Health. This presentation is co-created by Barb Schommer, RN and Healing Touch Instructor, and Tami Briggs, Therapeutic Harpist. They lead participants through a life-enhancing and heart-fulfilling experience using profound stories, live harp selections, and guided meditations. In this workshop, participants will: Learn about a Model of Caring for Heart Health by exploring heart wholeness through four dimensions of well-being: physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. Discuss how to support the physical aspects of the heart. Describe the connection between the mind and the heart. Participate in emotional heart health exercises. Explore spiritual aspects of the heart. About Tami Briggs... About Barbara Schommer... Barb Thune Schommer comes into healing and energy work with 37 years experience as a public health nurse. During her public health career she had opportunities to work with young mothers and children, elderly and disabled people, and community organizing efforts to promote health and wellness. She approaches nursing and her Healing Touch private practice from a holistic perspective, assisting people in their self-healing process. Barb began teaching Healing Touch in 2001 as a Certified Healing Touch Instructor. She has a passion for empowering people to discover the joys of energy work in their lives. She is gently supportive of students as they unfold into their journey of wholeness. Barb is a member of Healing Touch International, American Holistic Nurses Association, and Minnesota Public Health Association. Life-long learning is vitally important to her in her own journey into wholeness. What participants have said about The Heart’s Journey program... "The BEST!" "This session/experience with Barb and Tami was transformative for me and just what I needed. Thank you." "This session was moving!" "Wonderful! I loved this workshop so much. It opened my heart wide open." "Spectacular!" Program Structure: Presentation is experiential and includes... Lecture, interactive discussion, sharing meditative readings, questions and answers. Meditative, live harp music as a self-care tool for stress reduction, relaxation, and renewal. Target Audience: Health care providers (e.g., nurses, doctors, chaplains and pastoral care, social workers, etc.) Hospice care providers Hospital/hospice patients and families Hospital/hospice caregivers Volunteers Bereavement and grief/loss counselors Church groups (e.g., BeFrienders, Stephens Ministry, etc.) Women’s groups Support groups Cancer survivor groups Suggested scheduling: National, state or local healthcare conferences Stress reduction/relaxation sessions Days of wellness or holistic health that include workshops on self-care Spas and retreat centers Support and survivor's groups National or state hospice conferences Bereavement and grief groups Events for patients and/or caregivers Staff education courses (CEUs) Women's retreats Church retreats Length: One hour to half-day.

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