nancy watters
Nancy Watters, MA, CCC, is a Canadian Certified Counsellor, inspiring chant master, Usui Reiki Master, Certified Adult Educator and vocalist. She is a gifted group facilitator who quickly creates a sense of ease and belonging, using song, humour and expert therapeutic skills. People appreciate her warm, peaceful demeanour and well-rounded approach to wellness. She brings 25 years of diverse experience to her professional development workshops, counselling and sacred music.
It’s been a pleasure to be associated with Queenswood for over ten years. I’m grateful to the Sisters of St. Anne for all they have given to the community and me. I treasure the memories of teaching, singing, healing, and growing there and I hope that I can carry on their legacy in some small way through my work.
www.nancywatters.com, www.virtuesconsulting.com, www.sacredworldsong.com
Sacred World Song workshops and chant concertsTeacher ProD workshops--Boost Social Responsibility: Activate Virtues
Here are some of the things I’ll be up to in the next few years. . . I. Counselling and PsychotherapyWatch the web for the opening of my private practice. My therapeutic approach is positive and holistic. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, work/career concerns, parenting, grief and loss, abuse, life transitions or personal growth, we’ll start by assessing your strengths. Then we’ll create an encouraging, realistic plan for you that builds on those strengths. Treatment modalities include individual or group counselling, Adlerian Analysis, Reiki, sound therapy, energy psychology and wellness coaching. I’m looking forward to seeing you blossom.II. Professional Development for educators, parents, counsellors, health care professionals and human service workers. On request, I continue to deliver workshops, keynotes and retreats on a variety of subjects, at times and locations that are convenient for your group. Visit www.virtuesconsulting.com for details. One of my favorite topics is: Boost Social Responsibility—Activate VirtuesWe all have the seeds of goodness within us, but we must choose to activate them. This workshop delivers potent tools that help people (all ages) choose well-- tools that are substantiated by current educational psychology, as well as worldwide spiritual traditions. More than 4,000 people have taken this training. They, in turn, have helped thousands of others become socially responsible and contribute to the betterment of the world. I’ve been teaching this for over ten years and it still excites me every time. III. Sacred World Song—music for health and harmonyConcerts, chant circles, workshops and individual sessions available upon request. Event calendar: www.sacredworldsong.comFree chant downloads: http://www.myspace.com/sacredworldsongFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sacred-World-Song/185217117368?ref=sgmI’m passionate about the healing power of chant, the beauty in all spiritual traditions and the deep wisdom they share. I discovered the healing power of chant during a time of significant crisis and studied first-hand with chant masters from Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Aboriginal, Jewish and Sufi traditions. Bahá’u’lláh’s Revelation helped me by providing clear, modern explanations of ancient teachings. After more than a decade of study, I founded the Sacred World Song Project and recorded a CD so that I could share this Divine magic with others. I’ve performed at Sacred World Music festivals and events all over the world. My repertoire includes lyrical, melodic, world chants in more than a dozen languages, accompanied by sonic tapestries created with Tibetan singing bowls, native and African drums, guitar, ektara and other world instruments. Now I’m working on a second CD. One of my favorite workshops is: The Yoga of Sound and Chant--Nada Yoga, the yoga of sound, has been called the alchemy of the soul. It employs ancient sonic formulae used for thousands of years to enhance health and deepen the spiritual dimension of life. You’ll learn a variety of simple, lyrical chants, mantras and meditations from around the world. No singing or chant experience is necessary. “One of the most positive, deep and instantaneously transformational events of my life.” Steven Fletcher, author and musician, California