The Art of Comforting

Speaking Events with Val Walker

 

 

"For five years, Val Walker's presentations have drawn large groups interested in learning the vital skills of comforting. Family and professional caregivers have enjoyed her warm, compassionate and practical approach."
  —Michele Johns, Executive Director, Cancer Community Center, South Portland, Maine

 

"When Val Walker taught our students training to be chaplains for several years, they gained a greater understanding of how to provide comfort and care. I would recommend Val as an inspirational speaker for anyone who wishes to be a comforting presence for others and also wishes to find ways to comfort themselves."
  —The Reverend Dr. Robert Morse, Clinical Pastoral Education Supervisor
     Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (Retired)

 

"Val is a warmly engaging speaker who allows us to address the unique issues of loss, grieving and ultimately the comfort so needed by those in distress. With her heartfelt compassion and knowledge, she gives us the language and behaviors to help comfort others and ourselves. I have learned so much from her presentations."
  —Marie Worley, MS, CRC, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor and Sponsoring Member
     Virginia Rehabilitation Counseling Association

 

 

Most Requested Speaking Topics

  • The Gift of Comforting
  • The Language of Comforting: What to Say and What Not to Say to People in Distress
  • Renewing our Compassion: Self-Comforting for Caregivers
  • The Nature of Comforting: What Animals and the Earth Teach Us

Spring/Summer Events 2011

Previous Events, Fall 2010

  • October 19, 2010
    Renewing Our Compassion: Self-comforting for Comforters
    6:00 pm. to 7:30 p.m. (Advance copies of book available at this event)
    Cancer Community Center
    South Portland, Maine
  • October 25, 2010
    The Language of Comforting
    Workforce In-service Series for Staff at St. Mary's Health System
    St. Mary's Regional Medical Center
    Lewiston, Maine
  • October 27, 2010
    The Language of Comforting
    Presentation for Family Caregivers, Early Afternoon Event
    Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope and Healing
    Central Maine Medical Center
    Lewiston, Maine
  • October 29, 2010
    The Art of Comforting
    (A 4-hour course, 4 CEUs) More information...
    9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
    Continuing Education Department, University of Southern Maine
    Portland, Maine
  • November 2, 2010
    Book Talk and Signing for The Art of Comforting
    Evening event
    University of Southern Maine Bookstore   More information...
    Portland, Maine
  • November 4, 2010
    Book Talk and Signing for The Art of Comforting
    7:00 p.m.
    Kennebooks
    Kennebunk, Maine
In Richmond, Virginia from November 7th through November 15th
  • November 8, 2010
    The Gift of Comforting
    For Family and Professional Caregivers
    1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
    Lifelong Learning Institute, Virginia Commonwealth University
    Midlothian, Virginia       More information...
  • November 9, 2010
    The Art of Comforting
    Seminar for Rehabilitation Counseling Students and Professionals
    Evening event
    Sponsored by the Department of Rehabilitation Counseling
    Virginia Commonwealth University and Medical College of Virginia
    Richmond, Virginia
  • November 10, 2010
    The Art of Comforting
    Presentation for School of Allied Health Sciences
    Lunchtime program
    Sponsored by the Department of Rehabilitation Counseling
    Virginia Commonwealth University and Medical College of Virginia
    Richmond, Virginia
  • November 11, 2010
    The Gift of Comforting
    Seminar for state-wide hospice staff and volunteers
    2-hour afternoon program
    Virginia Association for Hospices
    Richmond, Virginia
  • November 11, 2010
    Book Talk and Signing for The Art of Comforting
    Evening event
    Alchemists Books and Gifts
    Stony Point Shopping Center
    Richmond, Virginia
  • November 12, 2010
    The Comfort of Storytelling
    Presenting with Les Schaffer of Tell Tale Hearts Storytellers Theatre
    10:00 a.m. to noon, followed by luncheon gathering
    Richmond Hill Retreat Center
    Richmond, Virginia
  • November 15, 2010
    The Language of Comforting
    Workshop for Social Workers
    Evening event
    National Association of Social Workers--Virginia Chapter
    Richmond, Virginia
  • December 7, 2010
    The Gift of Comforting
    6:00 pm. to 7:30 p.m.
    Cancer Community Center
    South Portland, Maine

Previous Events, January through July 2010

  • January, 2010
    The Language of Comforting
    Training for support group facilitators and volunteers
    Cancer Community Center
    S. Portland, Maine
  • January 24, 2010
    The Art of Spiritual Comforting
    Training for Interfaith Chaplains
    The New Seminary
    New York City, NY
  • February 20, 2010
    The Gift of Comforting
    For Family and Professional Caregivers
    Cancer Community Center
    S. Portland, Maine
  • March 29, 2010
    The Language of Comforting
    In-service for Palliative Care Staff
    Redington-Fairview General Hospital
    Skowhegan, Maine
  • April 7, 2010
    The Art of Comforting
    For Health Care Professionals, Continuing Education (CEUs)
    University of Southern Maine
    Portland, Maine
  • Spring 2010
    The Gift of Comforting
    Hospice Volunteer Training Event
    VNA Hospice
    S. Portland, Maine
  • April 21, 2010
    The Gift of Comforting
    Training for Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants
    Center for Professional Development, Maine Medical Center
    Portland, Maine
  • June 3, 2010
    Self-Comforting Wisdom for Comforters
    VRCA Rehabilitation Counselor Day 2010
    Richmond, Virginia
  • July 5, 2010
    The Language of Comforting
    Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope and Healing
    (Affiliated with Central Maine Medical Center)
    Lewiston, Maine

 

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