Events

Gloria F. Donnelly, PhD, RN, FAAN, FCPP

Gloria Donnelly is a longstanding proponent of self-care and resilience building strategies beginning with her book, Coping with Stress: RN’s Survival Sourcebook Medical Economics Press, 1983 and most recently, with Dr. R. Wicks, Overcoming Secondary Stress in Medical and Nursing Practice, Oxford University Press, 2021. As the recently retired Editor in Chief of the refereed […]

Care of the Hopeful Heart: Resilience & Well-Being in the Healthcare Setting,

Robert Wicks, PsyD

Dr. Robert Wicks has spoken on his major areas of expertise—resilience, self-care, and the prevention of secondary stress (the pressures encountered in reaching out to others)—on Capitol Hill to Members of Congress and their Chiefs of Staff, led a course in resilience in Beirut for relief workers brought there from Aleppo, Syria, spoken at Johns […]

Care of the Hopeful Heart: Resilience & Well-Being in the Healthcare Setting,

Warren B. Cooper

Warren B. Cooper has been a professional musician since the age of 9. With roots in a wide diaspora of traditions, his performance presentation is a gumbo of distinctive artistry. As a vocal specialist, he reaches to give voice to the matters of Spiritual Awakening, Human Rights, and the Sanctity of our Planet. He has […]

A "New-Negro-Spiritual" Paradigm,

Gail Morrison-Hall

A Philadelphia native, Gail attended Tyler School of Art (Temple University) on full scholarship, graduating with a BFA and certification in education. She later graduated from Arcadia University with a MA ed +60 graduate credits. She spent the first part of her career as an art educator, helping K-8 students learn about and make art. She has […]

Helen David Brancato, IHM

Sister Helen David Brancato, IHM studied portrait painting at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and a variety of visual art forms at The Tyler School of Art of Temple University.  Working as a painter, printmaker, and illustrator, she has exhibited professionally primarily in the Philadelphia and New York areas and taught visual arts […]

Deidre Anderson PhD

Dr. Deidre “D” Anderson is an award-winning writer and leadership coach who travels the world inspiring people from all walks of life to break through barriers and achieve more than they ever dreamed possible. A sought-after motivational speaker and trainer, Dr. “D” is committed to helping others discover their purpose and maximize their potential. She […]

Christine Konopelski, SSJ

Sister Christine Konopelski is a Sister of St. Joseph trained as a Spiritual Director by the Sisters of Mercy at Cranaleith and the Sisters of St. Joseph at Francis House of Prayer.  Using various traditions - Ignatian, Salesian, Franciscan, etc - she helps people meet and deepen their relationship with their God, embracing God's mercy and […]

Overnight, Silent, Directed Retreat,

Duane A. Carter, EdD

Dr. Carter is the president of the Value Growth Group, which specialize in value enhancement and growth opportunities for organizations. His proven experience in strategy, business development, operations, organizational effectiveness, and finance helps organizations grow and improve product and services that lead to increased market value. Prior to leading the Value Growth Group, he was […]