I was able to sit in and watch the “Laughter Workshop” held at St. Barnabas Retirement Living. It was amazing to see the smiles of joy and energy created in that hour of time with over 50 seniors. Also appreciated the handouts after the workshop to help us remember how to stay positive in our daily life.
Your talk about accepting change given at the Rotary meeting in McMurray was wonderful. We can’t stop talking about it. We found it helpful to reflect on what has power over us and how to break out of old habits/thought patterns. Thanks for sharing your expertise with us.
What a difference this laughter workshop made for my morning …..
I had been fighting a sinus cold…and really did not want to get out of bed the day of the laughter workshop.
Immediately following the workshop, I had a professional photoshoot scheduled and then on to my usual non-stop busy day. I had a choice, I could have cancelled everything for the day OR let’s go see what this “laughter thing” is all about. Boy, am I glad I decided to go!
This workshop was THE best thing I could have done that day! Afterwards, my spirits were lifted sky high…
I went to my photoshoot with color in my cheeks and a smile on my face and then tackled the rest of my day with plenty of smiles to go around for all of the people that I encountered.
Yes – smiles are contagious! (my sinus infection, good thing, not so much)
Smiling Out Loud,
Amy Chess
I attended Julie Ann’s laughter workshop with a friend. We had such a good time just laughing! Julie Ann had us up and moving around stretching and prepping for the laughter exercises. What a great way to spend an hour at the end of the day! Thanks, Julie Ann. That was fun!
Julie Ann presented an enlightening and entertaining workshop to our professional staff. “Laughter Will Transform Your Organization” and “Change is Inevitable” were important segments of our opening Staff Development. Listening to how change does not have to be destructive to the system was timely. Watching an auditorium full of men and women expressing emotion through laughter was hilarious. I would highly recommend Julie Ann for small or large group sessions. We hope to utilize her skills in the near future.
Julie Ann presented her laughter session at one of our in service days at the begining of the year. Even though teachers don’t always make the best students at begining of the year in service days, she had us all up and moving, laughing, interacting and breathing as a team in a matter of minutes. From first year teachers to the 30+ veterans, everyone participated. Julie Ann’s energy and personality was infectious. Highly recommended.
I thoroughly enjoyed and benefited from the “Laughter Workshop” led by Julie Ann Sullivan at the Sewickley Library. There are so many benefits to simply “laughing out loud”, and they all ring so true from my prior experience and learning. The breathing that is encouraged and necessary to laugh, brings new life into my body. It’s like doing yoga without all the work!
I highly recommend Julie Ann’s teaching to anyone interested in wellness and happiness in their lives! Van Miller
Julie Ann came to the Girls Hope house to do a presentation on the importance of laughing and the girls LOVED it! It helped them get out of their comfort zone and Julie Ann gave them some good tips on how to deal with stress and conflict. It was an enjoyable way to spend the afternoon and made everyone feel good! I highly recommend Julie Ann!! She was great!
I recently had the pleasure of attending Julie Ann’s “Laughter is the Best Medicine” presentation. Julie Ann was warm, funny and totally engaging. She had a room full of adults on their feet performing laughter exercises and thoroughly enjoying themselves. I felt the after effects for days, and I smile now just thinking of it! Thanks Julie Ann – I needed that!
I was at a lunch today and Julie Ann was our speaker. I have heard her present in the past and every time I come away with a very calm feeling and knowledge I didnt have before. Julie Ann is such a gentle soul and I am very glad to have meet her. I wish everyone had her outlook on life it would be a much brighter place to live.
Sitting through an in-service presentation by Julie Ann, my first thought was what a strong presence she was in that room. You could hear a pin drop. Then the fun started and everyone was suddenly participating. I found the same to be true during a recent 2-day program for our high school students. The first day found them hesitant about being asked to attend. But they enjoyed the discussion and were even early getting into their seats the second day. Good job Julie Ann. You Rock!!!
Thank you for the recent program, “Relaxing in a Chaotic World”.
I found it very clear and direct in what it had to say. It assisted participants to identify their own world of stress, and also to identify their own preferred way to relax. It was good to hear how the others were handling their own everyday situations.
I feel that the aim of the workshop was accomplished in that it assisted all of us to find the confidence in dealing with the everyday stress, and to realize that nothing is insurmountable.
I attended the Unitarian Church today to hear Julie Ann speak about the book “The Four Agreements”. Julie Ann is a captivating speaker. I have owned this book for several years and just could not get into it. Because of the way Julie Ann taught us about this very brilliant concept of living life to the fullest, I have been inspired to read and learn from this book. Thanks Julie Ann! And BRAVO to your very talented public speaking style!
I found the book both uplifting and inspiring. I’ve loaned the book to many of my friends and they have all said the same thing. Congratulations, Julile Ann!
My 10-year old son and I often read “a lesson a day” from Julie Ann’s book. The passages are not only inspiring to me, but also to him. They’re brief, but filled with enough insight to spark a conversation about something that usually has meaning for both of us. And I love the interesting tangents my son and I can go off on, inspired by some nugget or nuance in Julie Ann’s book.
Many patients in my office have inquired about her book. She presents snippets which depict open mindedness, adaptability, and integrity. She balances here and now perspectives with there and then knowledge. Her topics show polish balanced with humanity. Her writings demonstrate an organized mind with clear thinking. I would recommend her book.
I was able to sit in and watch the “Laughter Workshop” held at St. Barnabas Retirement Living. It was amazing to see the smiles of joy and energy created in that hour of time with over 50 seniors. Also appreciated the handouts after the workshop to help us remember how to stay positive in our daily life.
Your talk about accepting change given at the Rotary meeting in McMurray was wonderful. We can’t stop talking about it. We found it helpful to reflect on what has power over us and how to break out of old habits/thought patterns. Thanks for sharing your expertise with us.
What a difference this laughter workshop made for my morning
…..
I had been fighting a sinus cold…and really did not want to get out of bed the day of the laughter workshop.
Immediately following the workshop, I had a professional photoshoot scheduled and then on to my usual non-stop busy day. I had a choice, I could have cancelled everything for the day OR let’s go see what this “laughter thing” is all about. Boy, am I glad I decided to go!
This workshop was THE best thing I could have done that day! Afterwards, my spirits were lifted sky high…
I went to my photoshoot with color in my cheeks and a smile on my face and then tackled the rest of my day with plenty of smiles to go around for all of the people that I encountered.
Yes – smiles are contagious! (my sinus infection, good thing, not so much)
Smiling Out Loud,
Amy Chess
I attended Julie Ann’s laughter workshop with a friend. We had such a good time just laughing! Julie Ann had us up and moving around stretching and prepping for the laughter exercises. What a great way to spend an hour at the end of the day! Thanks, Julie Ann. That was fun!
Julie Ann presented an enlightening and entertaining workshop to our professional staff. “Laughter Will Transform Your Organization” and “Change is Inevitable” were important segments of our opening Staff Development. Listening to how change does not have to be destructive to the system was timely. Watching an auditorium full of men and women expressing emotion through laughter was hilarious. I would highly recommend Julie Ann for small or large group sessions. We hope to utilize her skills in the near future.
Julie Ann presented her laughter session at one of our in service days at the begining of the year. Even though teachers don’t always make the best students at begining of the year in service days, she had us all up and moving, laughing, interacting and breathing as a team in a matter of minutes. From first year teachers to the 30+ veterans, everyone participated. Julie Ann’s energy and personality was infectious. Highly recommended.
I thoroughly enjoyed and benefited from the “Laughter Workshop” led by Julie Ann Sullivan at the Sewickley Library. There are so many benefits to simply “laughing out loud”, and they all ring so true from my prior experience and learning. The breathing that is encouraged and necessary to laugh, brings new life into my body. It’s like doing yoga without all the work!
I highly recommend Julie Ann’s teaching to anyone interested in wellness and happiness in their lives! Van Miller
Julie Ann came to the Girls Hope house to do a presentation on the importance of laughing and the girls LOVED it! It helped them get out of their comfort zone and Julie Ann gave them some good tips on how to deal with stress and conflict. It was an enjoyable way to spend the afternoon and made everyone feel good! I highly recommend Julie Ann!! She was great!
I recently had the pleasure of attending Julie Ann’s “Laughter is the Best Medicine” presentation. Julie Ann was warm, funny and totally engaging. She had a room full of adults on their feet performing laughter exercises and thoroughly enjoying themselves. I felt the after effects for days, and I smile now just thinking of it! Thanks Julie Ann – I needed that!
I was at a lunch today and Julie Ann was our speaker. I have heard her present in the past and every time I come away with a very calm feeling and knowledge I didnt have before. Julie Ann is such a gentle soul and I am very glad to have meet her. I wish everyone had her outlook on life it would be a much brighter place to live.
Sitting through an in-service presentation by Julie Ann, my first thought was what a strong presence she was in that room. You could hear a pin drop. Then the fun started and everyone was suddenly participating. I found the same to be true during a recent 2-day program for our high school students. The first day found them hesitant about being asked to attend. But they enjoyed the discussion and were even early getting into their seats the second day. Good job Julie Ann. You Rock!!!
Steffie Smith
Western Area CTC
Thank you for the recent program, “Relaxing in a Chaotic World”.
I found it very clear and direct in what it had to say. It assisted participants to identify their own world of stress, and also to identify their own preferred way to relax. It was good to hear how the others were handling their own everyday situations.
I feel that the aim of the workshop was accomplished in that it assisted all of us to find the confidence in dealing with the everyday stress, and to realize that nothing is insurmountable.
I attended the Unitarian Church today to hear Julie Ann speak about the book “The Four Agreements”. Julie Ann is a captivating speaker. I have owned this book for several years and just could not get into it. Because of the way Julie Ann taught us about this very brilliant concept of living life to the fullest, I have been inspired to read and learn from this book. Thanks Julie Ann! And BRAVO to your very talented public speaking style!
I found the book both uplifting and inspiring. I’ve loaned the book to many of my friends and they have all said the same thing. Congratulations, Julile Ann!
My 10-year old son and I often read “a lesson a day” from Julie Ann’s book. The passages are not only inspiring to me, but also to him. They’re brief, but filled with enough insight to spark a conversation about something that usually has meaning for both of us. And I love the interesting tangents my son and I can go off on, inspired by some nugget or nuance in Julie Ann’s book.
Many patients in my office have inquired about her book. She presents snippets which depict open mindedness, adaptability, and integrity. She balances here and now perspectives with there and then knowledge. Her topics show polish balanced with humanity. Her writings demonstrate an organized mind with clear thinking. I would recommend her book.
I’ve found the book both inspiring and helpful.
Julie Ann is a wonderful and inspiring person to work with.
One of the most moving and inspirational books I have ever had the privledge to read. I am so proud to call Julie Ann my friend.
COMPASSION IS SO VERY NESSESARY