Workshops and Trainings:

Deb is a lively, energetic presenter who engages participants immediately with humor and pathos.  Workshop topics include:

◦  Caring for the Caregiver: Clinical Issues for Therapists
◦  Caring for the Caregiver: Employers Supporting Employees
◦  Who Pays Your Salary? Customer Service
◦  Supervisory Skills for Nurses
◦  Meditation and Relaxation for Beginners
◦  Journaling for Insight and Legacy
◦  Creating a Meditation Garden
◦  What's In Your Medicine Bag?

Currently, Deb's most popular workshop is based on her book, A Good Friend for Bad Times. 

"What should I say? What should I do? How can I help?" A Good Friend for Bad Times offers workshop participants a better understanding of the grief process and provides insight and practical advice for expressing concern to a friend.

Deborah Bowen addresses how to support a family before and immediately after a death and in the weeks and years beyond.  She will also provide insight for situations involving Alzheimer's disease, cancer, AIDS, suicide, and the death of a child, among others.  In addition, Deb gives attention to supporting children through grief and suggest ways to help individuals through holidays and remembrance days.

Deb Bowen is a noted presenter in a variety of topics.  She speaks frequently to social workers, psychologists, human resource managers, business and industry leaders, civic, community and religious organization.  Listed below are some of the organizations that have found presentations by Ms. Bowen helpful and engaging:

• National Association of Social Workers
• Family-Based Services Association of North Carolina
• University of North Carolina at Wilmington Annual Clinical Social Work Conference
• Numerous religious organizations
• Area Agencies on Aging and Senior Centers
• Civic organizations such as Rotary, Lions, Elk clubs
• Nursing Home and Assisted Living facilities – both employees and family members