Workshops
FOR PROFESSIONALS
– Sue Knight Deutsch
Along with her popular and beloved book, “The Healing Hand: 5 discussions to have with the dying who are living”, Sue Knight Deutsch offers her signature workshop, The Healing Hand: Being present for what matters most in life and death, as well as a variety of other workshops, all of which can be tailored as a single day, half-day, 2-day or 5-day intensive to meet the needs of your group or organization. If you are looking for a keynote speaker, invite Sue to present her workshop material as a keynote address.
Workshop Descriptions
ALL WORKSHOPS CAN BE CONDUCTED VIRTUALLY OR IN-PERSON
The Healing Hand Workshop
BEING PRESENT FOR THE DYING AND THE LIVING
Pencil Smile – The importance of facial expression
- Smiling will rewire your brain to think positively. How to smile when you don’t feel like it.
Singer As Healer – Who you are and why you are here
- You are a facilitator of healing, not just a singer. You have a voice to transmit the universal language of music and intuition
Parking Yourself at the Door – Being present, preparing to go into a hospital room
- Breathing techniques
- Centering/letting go
- Connecting to Source
Connecting with the Patient and Family – How to
- Assessing the dynamics
- Physical and spiritual space
- To touch or not to touch – use of hands
- Voice – musical repertoire and prayer
Introducing the 5 discussions – Communicating positive actions
- Making suggestions to the patient and family; taking yourself out of the equation in order to facilitate communication and healing
- See excerpt from “The Healing Hand” for list of 5 discussions
Closure before you leave the hospital room
- Be aware of boundaries
- How may the patient and or family contact you?
- How will you follow up?
- Leave on a positive note, remember your smile offers hope.
Former Workshops/Speaking Engagements
Los Angeles Jewish Wisdom and Wellness Festival
Jewish Collaborative of Orange County
Awakenings Metaphysical Bookstore
Kiwanis Club
International Foundation for Survival Research
Michigan State University School of Social Work
Bureau of Jewish Education, Irvine, CA
Interfaith Council of Central Orange County
Michigan Board of Cantors
Congregation Eilat, Mission Viejo, CA
Temple Beth El, Aliso Viejo, CA
Michigan Board of Rabbis
Chayim v’Tikvah, Manchester, England
Ramat Eshkol, Jerusalem, Israel
Cantors Assembly, Palm Springs, CA
Michigan Board of Rabbis, Detroit, Michigan
Congregation Shaarey Zedek, East Lansing, Michigan
Jewish Theological Seminary, NY
Cantors Assembly Convention, Chicago, IL
St. Joseph Health, Mission Hospital, Mission Viejo, CA
Jewish Federation & Family Services, Newport Beach, CA
Beth Chayim Chadashim, Los Angeles, CA
Congregation Beth Shalom, Corona, CA
Ezra Center, Anaheim, CA
CalOptima PACE, Garden Grove, CA
Heritage Pointe, Mission Viejo, CA