It is with pleasure that I introduce you to companies designed by DEBRA TOWNSEND...

The INTERNATIONAL CENTER for COMPASSIONATE CARE™
This company was founded to create an avenue for culture development and retention in healthcare. The INTERNATIONAL CENTER for COMPASSIONATE CARE™ is driven by The Compassionate Care Model© an evidence-based tool utilized to frame organizational and cultural development. Our mantra … “Caring for the People that Care for the People” with a focus on enhancing RETENTION, RELATIONSHIPS, and RESILIENCE in the workplace. Partnerships have been established with Lee Memorial Health System, Ft. Myers, FL, Florida Hospital Heartland, Sebring, FL, Duke University Health System, and multiple colleges throughout the US. Over 5,000 organizations have invited Debra Townsend to present this content throughout the world.

The INTERNATIONAL CENTER for COMPASSIONATE CARE™ takes pride in the synergistic relationships formed with business & healthcare partners throughout the world over the past twenty-five years. Leadership forums dedicated to Retention/Care for the Caregiver/Compassionate Leadership/Care Advocacy have been delivered throughout the United States, Canada, England, Scotland, Ireland, and Japan.

The "World Congress for Care Advocacy” will be hosted in 2012 in Washington, D.C., showcasing best practices and outstanding healthcare/advocacy leaders. Partnerships are being formed with thought-leaders throughout the world as a collaborative with The International CareADVOCACY Centers/Foundation™, a not-for-profit based in Washington D.C. led by Debra Townsend.

CONCEPTS of CARE, Inc.
This company has provided over 5000 professional development seminars at the national & international level. A portfolio of offerings has been designed by Debra Townsend, and will be presented to select coordinators for review upon request. Allow this seasoned platform artist to represent your organization as a keynote or full day institute leader. Debra Townsend has personally mentored and aligned The CONCEPTS CONSORTIUM, a group of 20 established national presenters, all exemplary and sought-after facilitators. Integrate their services, bringing international/national level programming to your organization or conference!

The TOWNSEND INSTITUTES
This company has coordinated national & regional conferences for over twenty five years. Multiple awards have been bestowed upon them for creative design at a multitude of national forums. Debra Townsend has served on a variety of national boards, advising on conference orchestration & presenter selection. The TOWNSEND INSTITUTES hosted over 10 national conferences, 100 regional forums, and seven cruises in its history.

HEART to HEART EXPRESSIONS
Talented artists have united with Debra Townsend to design hundreds of poetic and art pieces, all with the purpose of valuing, rewarding, and affirming staff/leadership. In addition, published works through this division include: THE HEART OF EXCEPTIONAL HEALING, Debra's gift book and a gift to nursing. Approximately forty audio books, six audio albums, and multiple series of note cards/affirmation collections have been produced. Debra Townsend takes pride in donating a portion of the proceeds of these materials to a foundation/cause. In addition, hundreds of scholarships to national programs have been offered as a return gift to the profession of nursing.

Dedicated to enhancing organizational SPIRIT, engaging SYNERGISTIC relationships,
and SERVING professional leaders/caregivers.”