What people are saying…
Debbie Lyn Toomey, Health and Happiness Specialist provides a unique blend of training, programs, and speaking engagements to shift you toward a life of happiness and health. These are some testimonials from those who have worked with Debbie over the years.
Laughter Yoga
This Laughter Yoga class was just what I needed! It was fun and exhilarating. It gave me a great way to feel free and move around after my cancer treatments. I have spent so many months in the strict routine and structure of my chemo and radiation treatments that I forgot what it felt like to just laugh and play. Debbie, thank you so much for providing me with an outlet to be myself.”
Healthcare Training
“The Resilience Training was an amazing experience! It provided me with some tools and resources to better care for my mind, body and spirit. The training was both hugely valuable and VERY FUN! Debbie was able to engage each person in the class to participate individually as well as in group sessions. EVERY caregiver and healthcare professional should take this class!”
“Debbie is a highly skilled nurse who has integrated her mind-body-spirit practices into fun workshops. I have witnessed those who have participated in her workshops to leave lighter and happier.”
Lola Tom, Director of Business Development and Asian Services, Multicultural Home Care & Freedom Home Care“Debbie brings years of nursing experience, the practice of self-care techniques, and current research to this program. For me, I wanted to be more mindful of my thoughts and behaviors: how I might affect or appear to others. This course taught me many tools to support me… Debbie teaches with great enthusiasm — it’s contagious! I highly recommend this course. You won’t be disappointed.”
“We love having Deb Toomey as part of our community here. Debbie definitely brings a vibrant, positive spirit to all that she does. We’re so excited to be able to offer Healthy-Steps and Laughter Yoga to our participants. I think the best things you can say about Deb is that people have fun when they are around her and they are always smiling and that’s why it’s very important to us. So she comes with a level of professionalism and just a great resource for us”
Megan Bettencourt, Cancer Support CommunityI really enjoyed your program. As you probably gathered, I began practicing yoga 14 years ago and more recently meditation and I was familiar with the benefits of these practices. I also made a change in my career because I was so unhappy and it’s amazing how much better I feel. I wasn’t sure what I would get out of the program because I was aware of how stressful my profession was but it was nice to validate it with your program. And I am a believer that these tools are a practice and you can never get too much of that. I also did not know about the variety of tools that were available for lessening stress at ones work. Thank you for that and I am glad I participated. I enjoyed your relaxed program with the breaks and all too.
“The two day Self-Care and Resiliency Training Program for Nurses could not be more relevant and necessary at this time. Based on evidenced based practices, the tools and skills, that Debbie provides in this program are invaluable in maintaining a work life balance, and avoiding burnout and compassion fatigue. Through this comprehensive program, I was able to learn practices that would be most useful to my own life and situation. This program was enlightening, interactive and fun. It was also an opportunity to connect with supportive nurses. I would highly recommend it”
“I was very glad a friend and colleague recommended Debbie Lyn Toomey’s Self Care and Resiliency Training for Nurses to me. I always thought of myself as good at both self care and resiliency, but had been struggling lately with the current state of things. I was very pleased with the conference and learned some very valuable tools I never would have considered. I even took a few of her tools and taught them to my children! I wasn’t sure how it would work since we had to do this via Zoom but Debbie did a fantastic job and I was very impressed! I would certainly recommend her course and look forward myself to any future courses she puts out!”
Gratitude & Mindfulness for Kids
The Gratitude & Mindfulness Experience was fantastic! My 8 year old and 11 year old left each week with huge smiles on their faces. They learned excellent techniques for coping with stress and anxiety, had some fun, and got to talk about all kids’ favorite topic – themselves! I love that they learned mindful breathing and yoga and meditation, things I only learned recently! Focusing on the positives in their days and lives, and writing down ‘3 goods’ from each day has been rewarding for all of us. (I even started keeping a gratitude journal!) I think all children could benefit from a workshop like this – actually I recon all PEOPLE could gain some fabulous and valuable life skills from an experience like this.
The Gratitude & Mindfulness Experience was fantastic! My 8 year old and 11 year old left each week with huge smiles on their faces. They learned excellent techniques for coping with stress and anxiety, had some fun, and got to talk about all kids’ favorite topic – themselves! I love that they learned mindful breathing and yoga and meditation, things I only learned recently! Focusing on the positives in their days and lives, and writing down ‘3 goods’ from each day has been rewarding for all of us. (I even started keeping a gratitude journal!) I think all children could benefit from a workshop like this – actually I recon all PEOPLE could gain some fabulous and valuable life skills from an experience like this.
Thank you for the opportunity to have my children introduced to Mindfulness and Gratitude. They have learned new skills to help them throughout life.
I like keeping a gratitude journal because it reminds me of all the good things I’ve done.
I loved the whole thing. I especially liked how the mindful listening helps me pay attention.
What Clients Say about Debbie Speaking
I’ve had the pleasure of facilitating programs where Debbie has spoken and been a guest in her audience. She is amazing. She grasps the audience with her energy and lights up the room. All her lectures are always evidence-based, so she really captures the intellect while keeping it light and fun. And at the same time, her tone is always so soothing that she really creates a healing environment.
Debbie’s presentation on Mindfulness for Work-Life Balance at the NEACRAO Annual Conference was outstanding! Her positive energy, enthusiasm and expertise as a Health and Happiness Specialist made this session a highlight for many of our conference attendees. People had this to say about her presentation: ‘She was an excellent speaker – fun, energizing and informative.’ ‘Awesome, should be a required session.’ ‘Wonderful session, beautiful presenter.’ ‘This was one of the best sessions so far. I hope to see this again next year!’
I attended a session where Debbie spoke about Mindfulness for Work-Life Balance. She introduced our group to the concept, skills and some practices to become more mindful in our everyday lives. Debbie taught us some practices that have become a part of my everyday routine, and truly help me have a more productive day, in and outside of work. I brought the knowledge and skills that Debbie instilled in our group back to my office, to share with my colleagues. It was one of the best sessions I have been to. Thank you, Debbie!
What Teachers are Saying
“Debbie Lyn Toomey was part of the teaching team at a charter school in Somerville where we taught the 4th-6th grade students mindfulness. It was challenging work which began late in the year, after two other teachers had left these students. There was little lead-time to prepare and there was a lot of new territory to traverse together.
Debbie was unfailingly positive. She was excellent communicating with the team. She helped beyond what was required, attending extra classes both to observe and to assist. She even brought in a new member to our team when one was needed. She was a great team-player, one we knew would show up for us. She is committed to the work and practice. Thank you, Debbie!”
– Debbie Cohen, Lead Mindfulness Teacher, IVY Child International
“It was a nice way to begin our day—we could gather together and take a moment to think outside of ourselves. It brought us together as a community.”
“I enjoyed discussing “the goods” each day with my students.”
“Sharing our ‘goods’ helped the community of our classroom.”
“I liked the idea of gratitude being spoken about daily in the classroom.”
“I enjoyed reinforcing the importance of gratitude. It is very valuable to our well-being.”
“My students enjoyed focusing on the positive aspects of their day! I really enjoyed seeing students reflect and take a moment to focus on the “the good.” I think this program is positive and easy to use in the classroom!
Additional Feedback about Debbie’s Work
Healthy Steps is so much fun. I look forward to going to class each week. When you leave the class you come out singing and then you sing all day long. Debbie is just wonderful and everyone has a smile on their faces and you can tell everyone is having fun. You forget all your troubles while you are there. I just love it and I would tell everyone to try it once and I know they will be back again and again. Thank you Debbie for everything you do.