Upcoming Programs
Program Topics
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- Creating a Bridge of Compassion: Move into authentic compassionate connection through creating a bridge that connects intent to compassionate action. Learn to identify and alleviate compassion fatigue. Based on the book Engaging Compassion Through Intent & Action
- Living your Constellation of Connections: Using the metaphor of the night sky, explore how silence, compassion, and communion contribute to an ever deepening interdependence in all relationships. Discover how mindfulness is integral to all contemplative relationships. Based on the book A Constellation of Connections: Contemplative Relationships
- Imperfect in an Uncertain World: Being Nonviolent: Schisms have formed between nations, political ideologies, and religious beliefs. Within each of us is the power to bridge these divides and, in doing so, create a compassionate, nonviolent world. Throughs an inward-out approach, discover ways to be nonviolently imperfect in an uncertain world. Based on the book Imperfect in an Uncertain World: Your Life, Your Message.
- From Intentio to Actio: Learn the 5 steps to manifesting intent in our actions. Develop strategies to integrate the contemplative (mindful) experience into your life and explore the practice of engaged contemplative (mindful) living.
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The Presenter & Her Style
Vanessa has an experiential approach to programming. Her programs focus on the integration of body, mind, spirit, and heart and use mindfulness tools, contemplative practices, Emotional Intelligence, and intuitive practices for participants to transition to transformation.
*Vanessa uses the theory of Howard Gardner to create experiences that invite personal growth exploration for almost everyone.
From retreat center to online community to medical school to board room to church and beyond, Vanessa is an experienced program presenter, keynote speaker, retreat master, and public speaker. A master translator, Vanessa customizes her facilitation in ways her audiences can better understand.
She is the author of four books, blogs, magazine articles, white papers, and program materials. In her experiential programs, Vanessa encourages participants to integrate compassion, contemplative living, mindfulness, intuitive awareness, and the mind/body/heart/spirit connection into their lived experience — how they see and respond to the world. Through reframing and translating concepts, Vanessa creates a bridge of understanding. She encourages her students and clients to engage life as an opportunity to experience compassion, mindfulness, and intuition.
The above program descriptions are representative of what Vanessa facilitates. If you are interested in a topic not listed, please contact her for more information.