Speaking & Workshop Testimonials

Testimonials

Heather is a seasoned professional whose commitment and passion shines through her work and her presentations. Her half-day preconference seminar [at the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization’s 2016 Management and Leadership Conference] was well attended and participants rated the session highly. It was so successful that we invited Heather to present at NHPCO’s Intensives (fall, 2016) and lead morning “self-care” meditation sessions for participants. Heather infuses compassion and care into her work and those who participate reap the benefits!

BARBARA L. BOUTON,  MA, FT
Vice President, Professional Development
National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization

We were looking for an engaging speaker who could connect well with our donor families, and create a safe and comfortable place for them to learn about meditation for grief and share their experiences. My favorite part of “Meditation for Grief” was the compassion meditation. I felt it really resonated with our donor families and was something that they could incorporate into their daily lives. I also enjoyed the beginning of the workshop where she engaged the donor families and had them share a little bit about themselves and their loved ones. Heather is warm, compassionate, and engaging. She is a great teacher and makes meditation seem attainable and realistic.

KAYLA SMITH, LMSW
Donor Family Services Coordinator
LiveOnNY

Your personality is warm and inviting which we felt would allow our donor families to feel safe. As an organization we are very protective of our donor families, we consistently evaluate and scrutinize the services we offer our families. Your ‘Meditation for Grief’ workshop was absolutely a vital part of that continuation of care we provide…. What struck me most was how compassionate you were with our families as they shared their stories. [Heather’s] work is thoughtful, focused and well researched. I trust her to work with our donor families because of her compassion and openness about her own grief journey. She knows what she’s talking about, but more importantly she helps you find what works best for you.

YIE YIN FOONG
Family Services Outreach Coordinator
LiveOnNY

I thought it was amazing that in a medium sized room with over 100 people you demonstrated that we could follow your voice and relax.I would say [to others that] Heather Stang is a very knowledgeable person and she can help you learn about mindful meditation.  She knows about grief, stress, relaxation and more.  Heather helped over 120 people by speaking at the Western Maryland Dementia Conference; if you have a chance to work with her, I think maybe she can help you too!

SUSAN DWYER LCSW-C
Education Coordinator
Alzheimer’s Association Greater Maryland Chapter

Not only is she dedicated to making her presentations informative & well-researched, but she also makes them really entertaining! A colleague came up to me after Heather’s talk who said she’s one of the best speakers we’ve ever had for this organization.

SUSAN HOUGH
Greater Frederick Advertising Federation

Heather’s approach was exactly the right balance for our group. She provided historical context for mindfulness practice, then led us through a number of hands-on exercises. The large audience was a blend of novices & current mindfulness practitioners. They were all equally engaged throughout her talk. We’re already planning our next training with Heather!

JAMES KELLY
Maryland Library Association

On behalf of the whole MHA Staff, thank you for your wonderful presentation at our February staff meeting. I know we all gained valuable and practical techniques for self care.

LINDA MEYERS
Mental Health Association of Frederick County

I just reviewed the feedback from the event and all said that the seminar “The Relaxation Response for Dementia Caregivers” was excellent. From my point of view, the program was a gift to people who are stressed by caregiving. What I found amazing was that there was a roomful of 25 people and for 25 minutes there was not one sound but your soothing voice. Who among us takes the time to be quiet and rest? Thank you Heather.

LINDA RYAN
Arden Courts of Kensington

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