Events
- Jane to speak at Mental Health America 2013 Annual Conference (Talks/Presentations)
Mental Health America's 2013 Annual Conference is designed to provide a wide variety of educational and networking opportunities for a diverse group of individuals and organizations who are working to: develop and promote behavioral health integration, inclusion of wellness strategies in community public education efforts, and engage in promoting recovery for people with mental illnesses, co-occurring disorders and the community at large.
The conference, Why Wellness Works: Breakthroughs and Pathways to Whole Health, will take place June 5 - 8, 2013, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland, just outside of Washington, DC.
Jane will will present during Breakout Session 14, on Saturday, June 8, 2013 at 10:15am.
- 08 June 2013 10:15 AM
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Past Events
Interviews
- Healing Dogs to the Rescue
- Interview on Fox 8 News in the Morning.
- 10 January 2013
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- Chagrin Documentary Film Festival
- Jane will participate in a panel discussion after the screening of "Service: When Women Come Marching Home."
- Chagrin Falls Township Hall
- 06 October 2012
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- Fireside Bookshop
- Jane signs copies of her book.
- Chagrin Falls OH
- 10 July 2010
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- The "Exploring Unexplained Phenomena" Interview with Scott Colborn
- Listen to the podcast (Jane's segment begins about 30 min. into the podcast - you can use the cursor to fast-forward through the first segment if you wish). Radio program ("EUP") with original host Scott Colborn is live Saturday mornings 10 am - 12 noon Central Time.
- 08 May 2010
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- Thursday In The Dog House Interview with Renee Premaza
- Listen to the podcast.
- 08 April 2010
- Talk Radio's Lanto's Lantern interview with Suzanna Axisa
- Listen to the podcast.
- 02 April 2010
- Demand Grows For Psychiatric Service Dogs
- Re-airing Eric Wellman’s piece on "Healing Companions: Ordinary Dogs and Their Extraordinary Power To Transform Lives," this coming Tuesday, Mar 30 during the Around Noon program WCPN 90.3 FM & WVIZ/PBS
- 30 March 2010
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- Animal Talk: Interview with Wendy Nan Rees
- 23 March 2010
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- My Buddy Butch Blog Talk Radio interview with Jeff Marginean
- 18 March 2010
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- Pet Talk Radio interview with Jean Meyer
- Broadcasting station AM 1310 KOKX .
- 11 March 2010
- Pet Talk with Dr. Rhonda Stallings
- 04 March 2010
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- Law of Distraction radio show with Joe Caraccio
- 01 March 2010
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- Interview on Animal Radio
- Airs nationwide nationwide on 95 AM-FM stations (view a list of affiliate stations).
- AnimalRadio.com
- 27 February 2010
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- Interview on ISIS Paranormal Radio
- Dayna Winters interviews Jane Miller on ISIS Paranormal Radio blogcast.
- 20 February 2010
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- Interview on PsychJourney
- Deborah Harper interviews Jane for PsychJourney Podcasts.
- 18 February 2010
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- Animal House Radio Show
- Interview on WAMU 88.5 Washington NPR
- 06 February 2010
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- Author of the Month
- Jane is featured on the Yahoo Group "DogRead."
- DogRead Yahoo Group
- 01 February 2010
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- The Spirit Weaver
- Interview with Jane for "The Spirit Weaver" Radio Show. PsychicWisdom with David James
- Blogtalk Radio
- 27 January 2010
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- "Giving Comfort, Courage to Heal: Psychiatric Service Dogs Offer Patients New Life Outlook"
- Interview with Jane in the Cleveland Plain Dealer
- 26 January 2010
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- Radio Show with Allan Handelman
- Jane talks with Allan Handelman
- 22 January 2010
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- "K-9 Corner: Trained dog can calm a troubled mind"
- Interview on amnews.com
- NEWS ARTICLE
- 22 January 2010
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- "Author Touts Canine Ability to Aid Mental Health Patient"
- Article in the Oberlin News Tribune.
- 19 January 2010
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- The "X" Zone
- Interview with Jane on radio/TV show
- 15 January 2010
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- Pet Peeves
- Jane interviews with Amy Shojai
- podcast
- 12 January 2010
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- Dawn of Shades
- Radio interview.
- 12 January 2010
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- Spirit Connection
- Radio interview.
- 12 January 2010
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- Demand Grows For Psychiatric Service Dogs-
- Interview on WCPN 90.3
- 07 December 2009
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- Animal Radio
- Interview on Psychiatric Service Dogs (PSD’s).
- 21 January 2006
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- Animals as Healers
- Segment on PBS Radio's Health Visions Series
- Radio Station WOUB
- 11 June 2002
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- The Healing Power of QiGong
- Segment on PBS Radio's Health Visions Series
- 07 May 2002
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Book Signings
- NAMIWalks
- Jane will be a vendor at the 10th Annual NAMIWalks Greater Cleveland (National Alliance on Mental Illness), where she will be sellling signed copies of her book.
- Voinovich Park behind the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Cleveland, OH
- 22 September 2012
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- Doggie Doo: Author Jane Miller will be signing her book at Mindfair Books, Oberlin, OH
- 15 September 2012
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- Mindfair Books
- Jane signs copies of her book during Oberlin College's Commencement Weekend
- Ben Franklin/Mindfair, Oberlin, OH
- 26 May 2012
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- Mindfair Books
- Jane signs copies of her book during Oberlin College's Parents' Weekend
- Ben Franklin/Mindfair, Oberlin, OH
- 11 November 2011
- [CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER] Doggie Doo: Author Jane Miller will be signing her book at Mindfair Books, Oberlin, OH
- 01 October 2011
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- East West Bookshop of Seattle
- Presentation and signing at East West Bookshop of Seattle 6500 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA 206-523-3726 (Cost: $7.00)
- 24 September 2010
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- Mindfair Books
- Jane signs copies of her book during the Annual Sidewalk Sale and Antique Car show.
- Oberlin, Ohio
- 07 August 2010
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- The Cleveland Clinic: Joseph Beth Gift Shop
- Jane signs copies of her book.
- CLEVELAND CLINIC MILLER BUILDING
- 09 July 2010
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- Mindfair Books
- Jane and her dogs will be at Mindfair Books for a sidewalk signing during graduation weekend.
- Oberlin, Ohio
- 30 May 2010
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- Mindfair Books
- Jane and her dogs will be at Mindfair Books for a sidewalk signing during graduation weekend.
- Oberlin, Ohio
- 29 May 2010
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- Lorain County Public Library: Reading and Signing
- Celebrate National Library week by entering the amazing world of healing dogs – dogs trained to help people with emotional disorders live fuller and happier lives. Jane Miller, Oberlin psychotherapist, has been working with these wonderful animals for the last 15 years, ever since she first took her own dog, Umaya, to her office and saw how much the dog comforted and helped her patients. Ms. Miller’s book, Healing Companions, profiles these extraordinary dogs and how they transform lives. As a special bonus, Tracy, one of the contributors to the book, will be there with her psychiatric service dog. Attendees will also be able to purchase a copy of the book and have it signed by the author at the program. Preregistration is required by calling the Main Library at 440-244-1192 or 1-800-322-READ, ext. 247.
- 11 April 2010
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- The Learned Owl
- Jane Miller will bring her book, "Healing Companions: Ordinary Dogs and Their Extraordinary Power to Transform Lives," to The Learned Owl Book Shop, 204 N. Main St., on April 10. Miller, a clinical psychotherapist and licensed independent social worker, will explain her work and experiences with psychiatric service dogs. A client of Miller's will be on hand to answer questions, with her own on-duty psychiatric service dog. Miller will talk and sign books from 1 to 3 p.m. Psychiatric service dogs are providing assistance to soldiers returning from combat with traumatic brain injuries or PTSD. Service dogs also help people suffering from many other ills, including anxiety, phobias, depression and eating disorders. Miller has worked with the National Education for Assistance Dog Services and the Canines for Combat Veterans program. She has appeared on the PBS program Health Visions: Animals as Healers, and was on WKSU's Around Noon on March 30. An interview with Miller will air on Hudson Cable TV's Book Chat in coming weeks. For more information, call 330-653-2252.
- 10 April 2010
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- The Grateful Dog Bakery
- Jane reads excerpts and signs copies of her book.
- North Ridgeville, Ohio
- 21 February 2010
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- Mindfair Books
- Jane signs copies of her book.
- Oberlin, Ohio
- 06 February 2010
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- Oberlin Public Library
- Jane reads excerpts and signs copies of her book.
- Oberlin, Ohio
- 31 January 2010
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- Barnes & Noble
- Jane signs copies of her book.
- Crocker Park, Westlake, Ohio
- 30 January 2010
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- The Cleveland Clinic: Joseph Beth Gift Shop
- Jane signs copies of her book.
- CLEVELAND CLINIC MILLER BUILDING
- 29 January 2010
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- Joseph Beth Booksellers
- Jane reads excerpts and signs copies of her book.
- Lyndhurst OHIO
- 28 January 2010
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General
- Fundraiser for Healing Companions, Inc.
Hosted by Pat Hirsch at the Cleveland Racquet Club, this event will benefit Janes non-profit program, Healing Companions, Inc. Jane will speak and show a short video that explains her work. Please RSVP to jmiller@oberlin.net.
View the press release.
Click here for map and directions.- Cleveland Racquet Club, 29825 Chagrin Blvd. Pepper Pike, Ohio 44124
- 13 January 2013
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- Welcome Home Celebration
- Jane will have a table at the VA Medical Center's Welcome Home Celebration for OEF/OIF/OND veterans. The celebration will take place at the Parma Outpatient Clinic, 8787 Brookpark Rd. Parma, OH.
- Parma Outpatient Clinic, VA Medical Center, Parma, OH
- 10 June 2012
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- Alternative Health Fair
- Oberlin Public Library, Oberlin, OH
- 12 November 2011
- “What a Difference a Friend Makes” Pet Day
- Sponsored by the Coalition for Children’s Mental Health, “What a Difference a Friend Makes” Pet Day is an annual fundraising event held in Hudson focused on raising awareness about children’s mental health issues. The event promotes the fact all friends--pets or people--can enrich the lives of each and every person and, especially, the well-being of children who are dealing with a mental illness. Pet Day is a fun, family activity that is associated with a unique, positive message about mental health. Download the flyer.
- 40 S. Oviatt (near downtown Hudson)
- 15 May 2010
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- Bark For Life
- 17 April 2010
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- Review by the Seattle Kennel Club
- 03 February 2010
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- "VA Recovery Day: Recovery Empowers Veterans"
- Jane will have a table at VA Recovery Day educating people in Northeast Ohio about Psychiatric Service Dogs.
- Louis Stokes Cleveland DVAMC, 10000 Brecksville Road Brecksville, OHIO 44141
- 26 October 2009
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- Doggie Doo
Jane has had a table at Oberlin's annual Doggie Doo since its inception in 2004, educating people in Northeast Ohio about Psychiatric Service Dogs.
Jane, Ahava, and Simcha at Oberlin's 2009 Doggie Doo festival
- Oberlin, OH
- 19 September 2009
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Talks/Presentations
- Mariel Hemingway Keynote Speaker for Healing Companions, Inc. Fundraiser
- We are honored to announce that Hemingway will be the keynote speaker at a fundraiser for Healing Companions, Inc. on April 8, 2013 at 5:00 pm at the Riverview Room, Ritz Carlton,Tower City, Cleveland, Ohio. Come hear her clients’ stories of how their shelter/rescue dogs trained to be PSDs have provided truly remarkable benefits to their lives. Join actress Mariel Hemingway to hear about her search for holistic and balanced health in the face of mental illness and to hear heartwarming and powerful stories about local individuals’ transformative journeys with their psychiatric service dogs. In 2013, actress Mariel Hemingway joined Healing Companions Inc., as an Honorary Board Member. Hemingway believes in finding many ways for people to lead physically and mentally healthy lives and seeks to be a voice for holistic and balanced well-being. As part of this work she leads wellness retreats, sharing her insights about nutrition, health, and connecting with nature, some of which are present in her new book, The WillingWay. Her new documentary, Running from Crazy, about the Hemingway family’s history of suicide and mental illness, is an exploration of her own journey to create a healthy life for herself and her children and is screening at the Cleveland International Film Festival.
- 08 April 2013
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- Presentation at Kendal@Oberlin
- Jane will present a program on psychiatric service dogs and their extraordinary power to transform lives. With her will be Tracy, a contributor to the book, and Kirstin, a veteran, as well as their respective dogs. Everyone is welcome. Those wishing to have an autographed copy should buy the book in advance at Mindfair or Kendal’s Cardinal Shop.
- Heiser Auditorium, Kendal at Oberlin
- 17 November 2011
- Healing Companions with Jane Miller
- Join us for a free, informative program based on the book, "Healing Companions: Ordinary Dogs and Their Extraordinary Power to Transform Lives" written by Jane Miller, the leading expert in an emerging new field of therapy. "Healing Companions" is the first book to explain how dogs can benefit victims of emotional illnesses, from eating disorders and anxiety to agoraphobia, depression, and post‐traumatic stress. A clinical psychotherapist with a private practice, and a licensed independent social worker,Jane Miller has a particular interest in holistic healing. The author will bring a client and service dog and will have books available for purchase.
- Westlake Porter Public Library
- 20 February 2011
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- Psychiatric Service Dogs: Giving Comfort, Courage to Heal
- In the way guide dogs help the blind, psychiatric service dogs help people with emotional and psychological disorders navigate through life. Participants will learn to define acronyms and terms used with service, therapy and assistance dogs. Discussion and conditions that determine patient qualifications, legal and psychiatric for PSD and how it applies for someone being qualified for a PSD. There will be examples and discussion of options and possibilities of specific tasks based on the individuals needs with demonstration and video demonstration. Fee: $65 or $70 at the door. Continuing education credits available; see MSASS web site for details.
- Rae Ann Suburban, 29505 Detroit Rd., Westlake (Parking in back)
- 18 February 2011
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- Fair Housing and Zoning Law
- 2010 Zoning Workshop Series Medina County University Center, Lafayette Township. Room 309 - 6300 Technology Lane (off Lake Road) Medina, OH 44256 ph 330.721.2210 fax 330.721.2235 infomcuc@uakron.edu
- 28 October 2010
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- Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences
- Distinguished Lecturer, MSASS Alumni Reunion
- 02 October 2010
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- Presentation, IAADP/ADC Conference
- 25 September 2010
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- Presentation, "Healing Companions: Ordinary Dogs and Their Extraordinary Power To Transform Lives," for the Civil Rights Section of the Attorney General's Office Retreat
- Attorney Generals' Civil Rights Section annual retreat at Malabar Farms presentation about psychiatric service dogs.
- 17 September 2010
- A Doggone Purrfect Night
- Special Celebrity Guest Speaker for the Patron Party Thank you to everyone who supported Mardi Paws ~ A party to benefit the homeless animals at Rescue Village!
- 26 June 2010
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- Presentation, Assistance Dog International Conference
- 21 June 2010
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- Special guest speaker, Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon at University Hospitals Case Medical Center for the
- Each year approximately 250 volunteers and staff of University Hospitals Case Medical Center ( Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital, Ireland Cancer Center, MacDonald Hospital for Women, Lakeside, Lerner Tower and Hanna House) gather to celebrate the service of the previous year's volunteers. Luncheon held at Sammy's at Legacy Village in Beachwood, Ohio
- 26 May 2010
- Pet Therapy Animals: How they provide Equal Opportunity for Persons with Disabilities
- Presentation for the Civil Rights Section Office of Attorney General Richard Cordray 615 W. Superior Avenue, 11th Floor Cleveland, OH 44113-1899
- 23 April 2010
- Fair Housing Law Seminar
- The Government Attorney Section of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, "Fair Housing Law Seminar- Celebrate Fair Housing Month April 2010 Presentation: "Healing Companions:Ordinary Dogs and Their Extraordinary Power To Transform Lives. ' Presenter: Jane Miller, LISW, CDBC
- 23 April 2010
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- St Vincent's Charity Medical Center: Grand Rounds Presentation
- 19 March 2010
- Lorain County Community College Presentations for Introduction to Psychology classes
- 05 March 2010
- Grand Rounds, Veterans Affairs Medical Center
- Grand Rounds Presentation at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center Brecksville Campus
- 08 January 2010
- Toby and Friends
- Jane will be giving a presentation about her new book. Toby and Friends is a program for mental health consumers and their supporters to learn about caring for and training dogs, adopting rescue dogs, and volunteering in the community. This program is funded by the Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation. Contact: Dr. Goldberg at 330-467-7131, x1162 goldberz@mh.state.oh.us Click here to download a pdf of the flyer.
- NBH-Northfield, Ohio
- 16 October 2009
- Healing Companions: Ordinary Dogs and Their Extraordinary Power To Transform Lives
- Board of Cuyahoga County Alcohol, Drug Addiction & Mental Health Services. “Roads To Recovery 2009 Conference”
- Cleveland, Ohio
- 14 September 2009
- Healing Companions & Their Power To Transform Lives
- MetroHealth Medical Center-Department of Psychiatry & Psychology. Grand Rounds
- Cleveland, Ohio
- 16 October 2008
- Healing Companions: Psychiatric Service Dogs & Their Power To Transform Lives
- The Cleveland Clinic Foundation - Department of Psychiatry & Psychology, Grand Rounds.
- Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
- 11 September 2008
- Healing Companions: Psychiatric Service Dogs & Their Power To Transform Lives
- Raising Canine Telecourse
- Online
- 27 August 2008
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- Psychiatric Service Dogs
- Instructor for Animal Cognition class, Case Western Reserve University.
- CWRU, Cleveland, Ohio
- 27 March 2008
- Meeting the Challenge of Working with Clients Who Are Training Their Own Service Animal
- Co-presentation at IAABC International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants Conference
- Cleveland, Ohio
- 21 April 2007
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- Psychiatric Service Dogs
- Instructor for Animal Cognition class, Case Western Reserve University.
- CWRU, Cleveland, Ohio
- 30 March 2007
- Abnormal Psychology as it Pertains to Dogs
- Instructor, Kutztown University Canine Training & Management Program
- Kutztown, Pennsylvania
- 22 April 2006
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- The Healing Power of Dogs
- Presentation for North Coast Dogs.
- Cleveland, Ohio
- 03 May 2003
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- Dog Days
- Presentation on psychiatric service dogs at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History.
- Cleveland, Ohio
- 10 August 2002
- Kindred Spirits
- The Psychology of Health, Immunity & Disease Conference. Co-presentation with Allen Schoen, MS, DVM.
- Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- 08 December 2001
Recent News
- Healing Companions “Mariel Hemingway Fundraiser”
- Story by Art Thomas/Photographs by Robert Muller
- Oberlin company makes a difference with Healing Companions
- Article by Jon Behm in The Morning Journal, 31 March 2013
- Mariel Hemingway Keynote Speaker for Healing Companions, Inc. Fundraiser
- We are honored to announce that Hemingway will be the keynote speaker at a fundraiser for Healing Companions, Inc. on April 8, 2013 at 5:00 pm at the Riverview Room, Ritz Carlton,Tower City, Cleveland, Ohio.
Upcoming Events
- Jane to speak at Mental Health America 2013 Annual Conference
08 Jun 2013 10:15 AM
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Availability
You can order your copy of Healing Companions at Amazon.com, Barnes&Noble.com, Powells.com, Dogwise.com, and other bookstores nationwide.
For the Media
For media inquiries and other publicity matters, please contact Warwick Associates.
Contact
Jane Miller, LISW, IAABC-CDBC & AABP- CDBC
Oberlin, Ohio
1-800-457-0345
jmiller@oberlin.net
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