Audience Responses/Comments

“Educating people with literature can effect some change, but the cathartic
response elicited from a presentation such as Heal the Child seems to have a
more lasting and personal effect.”Treatment Center
Program Director

“The music caused me to reflect on my childhood and the rearing of my
children. Childhood is so special and children deserve the best.” Parent response

“More than anything I got from your songs and sharing, I deeply appreciated
the experience, strength and hope for the possibility and potential for healing
that you convey and model.” Dept Head for State Dept
of Children & Families

“…Often it would be easy to think the damage is permanent and these families
are hopeless. It is heart lifting to be reminded it is not.” Therapist

“Heal the Child has demonstrated competence and effectiveness and clinical
appropriateness in empowering children and parents to deal with our desire for
healthy children and families.” Rev First United Methodist Church

“The Criminal Justice program at U.C.F. prepares practitioners in law
enforcement, court services and rehabilitation among other professions….Having
experienced your Heal the Child program will help these future leaders and
professionals add a degree of compassion and a personal understanding to the
important work they will be doing with victims.” Criminal Justice Program Coordinator

“Discussion with audience members following the program showed that others
were also powerfully moved and strongly motivated to improve their parenting
skills or to work on their own abuse issues.” Elek J. Ludvigh, PhD, Clinical Psychologist

“…many of our clients…are themselves parents of children and members of
families where abusive patterns have persisted over several generations. Here
we have an opportunity to intervene and break the cycle through Ms. Moran’s
powerful presentation.” Director of Adult Outpatient Services

“Ms. Moran’s musical presentation, accompanied by the support of Dolores
Schafer, therapist, should be a useful child abuse prevention tool.” Executive Director, Children’s Advocacy Center

“Our agency was fortunate to have had this program for its clients and looks
forward to having the opportunity to work together to provide this program
which will enlighten our community to the issues surrounding child abuse and
domestic violence.” CEO, Domestic Abuse Council, Inc.

“I think this modality is a beautiful and effective means of helping
participants get in touch with their feelings and begin the healing process.” Program Director, College Parent Involvement Program