The ART of Living Life
OUR CHILDREN...OUR FUTURE! OUR FAMILIES...OUR HOPE!
NATURAL HEALTH & HEALING SOLUTIONS SUMMITS
WELCOMES
YOU
TO SUMMIT # 5!
OUR CHILDREN...OUR FUTURE!
OUR FAMILIES...OUR HOPE!
We begin
MONDAY, AUGUST 17 - SEPTEMBER 4!
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM PACIFIC TIME
(most days!)
Please check the schedule for exact times!
This Summit #5 is a Global Gathering of Wisdom for
Raising Healthy, Happy, Heart-Centered Children!
So WELCOME....
PARENTS!
GRANDPARENTS!
EDUCATORS!
EVERYONE WHO LOVES A CHILD....
Please Join Us for Summit #5!
If YOU are raising, teaching, caring for or simply part of a child's life
in any way,,,
THIS SUMMIT IS FOR YOU!
YOU are doing the most important work on Earth!
And you do not have to do it alone!
SEE SPEAKER'S SCHEDULE HERE:
Every Child Arrives with Gifts!
The world around us is changing rapidly!
Our systems are giving way to new possibilities.
Our children are not simply growing up in a changing world...
What if they are here to help create a new one?
And how can we help?
Children do best when they know they are...
SAFE!
LOVED!
SEEN!
HEARD!
CHERISHED!
Children thrive when they are given the experiences, opportunities and freedom to explore,
experiment and the time and space to get to know who they are!
Every child enters life with natural talents, deep sensitivities, and a purpose waiting to unfold.
Yet too often, these precious qualities are misunderstood, overlooked, or unintentionally
discouraged in a fast-paced world that values achievement more than authenticity.
Today's Children Are Inviting Us to Grow!
Many parents say...
"My child seems different."
"They ask questions I never expected."
"They feel things so deeply."
"They challenge me to come a better parent."
No doubt, as parents & teachers, you have felt this too.
Rather than seeing these moments as problems to solve, why not consider
then as invitations to learn, grow and change?
Children often become our greatest teachers.
Our children inviting us to do life is a New Way.....
They are inviting us to Slow Down!
To Listen more Deeply!
To Observe with New Eyes!
To Create Home & Learning Environments where they are given guidelines
for rightful living but also where they can explore and learn
through trial and error
from their own
experiences.
They need environments with structure as well as freedom to play.
And the BEST is when they can be REALLY seen being their creative self...
and celebrated!
Small Changes...Remarkable Results!
Transforming family life doesn't always require a complicated new program.
Sometimes the greatest changes begin with one new understanding...
one new conversation...
one new daily practice...
one loving response.
When we recognize and nurture a child's natural gifts, something extraordinary happens>>>
Confidence Grow!
Curiosity Blossoms!
Creativity Flourishes!
Compassion Deepens!
Families become more Connected!
Classrooms become more Vibrant!
Children begin to Trust Themselves!
As we become more observant, more present, and more connected to our own hearts,
we naturally become more responsive to the unique needs of each child.
Imagine a World Where...
Every child knows they are deeply loved!
Every adult understand that each child learns & expresses themselves uniquely!
Parents feel confident guiding rather than controlling!
Teachers inspire curiosity instead of merely delivering information!
Home become peaceful sanctuaries where hearts are nourished as well as minds.
Nature becomes a trusted teacher once again.
And children grow up healthy in body, resilient in emotion, clear in mind and connected in spirit!
THIS IS THE WORLD WE ARE HELPING TO CREATE!
Join Us for a Global Gathering of Hope
Throughout this Summit, our inspiring presenters from many fields
will share practical ideas, timeless wisdom, and heart-centered practices for nurturing
the whole child--body, mind, heart and spirit--while also
supporting the well-being of parents, grandparents, teachers, caregivers,
all of you who LOVE a child!
Together we'll explore topics including...
Ways to become the "Wise Observer" & see the wisdom in your child
The healing power of nature, movement, play and wonder
Supporting family healthy through natural living
Creating family values
Practices for creating "down time" for both adult/child in home & schools
The healing power of music
Qigong, a ancient practice for health & healing for all ages
Building stronger family relationships
SEE THE SPEAKERS SCHEDULE HERE!
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Please Join Us
If your heart longs to help children grow into healthy, joyful, compassionate and
confident human beings...
If you would like fresh ideas, practical tools, and heartfelt encouragement...
If you believe our children deserve a world filled with hope...
We warmly invite you to join us.
The Summit is open to all and F*R*E*E* to join!
Together, let's nurture today's children...
strengthen today's families...
and help create a brighter future for generations to come.
We look forward to welcoming you!
With love and gratitude,
Sharon Ann Wikoff
Now is the Time to See with New Eyes...
Hear with New Ears...
Love with an Open Heart...
Think with a Clear Awareness...
Act with Wise Understanding...
Sharon Ann Wikoff 2000
Founder and Host of Natural Health & Healing Solutions Summits
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Summit #5 - Speakers - Week One!
SHARON ANN WIKOFF, Founder & Host of Natural Health & Healing Solutions Summits is a former elementary teacher and holds two teaching credentials: Elementary Teacher (K-8th) and Adult Education/ Child Study. She has always been an innovator and entrepreneur at heart. Sharon has been the Director of Children's Educational Services at several metaphysical churches, has studied both Western and Eastern Teachings and hosted numerous study groups and book studies, including: The Artist's Way, The Mother Book, The Bhagavad Gita & Connection Parenting. She is the author of The Art of Listening to Infants & Young Children, Daddy, Why Are We Different, and the 10- Minute Miracle. She has had a private piano practice for over 4 decades. Sharon had her own radio show since 2009 and was with www.BlogTalkRadio.com airing Voice Of Change until they closed their doors in 2024. Sharon became a Certified Group Leader with Spring Forest Qi Gong. Sharon began an online Summit, Natural Health & Healing Solutions in August of 2025.
THE ART OF LIVING LIFE ON PURPOSE...at any age!
During this Summit Sharon will share her personal journey of living a life on purpose beginning at age 10! From her own experience, she knows that some children do have their purpose shining through in there very early years! Have you noticed that children today, are often wise beyond their years? Many have chosen to land on Planet Earth to help with the making of a new world...the creation of a new culture...perhaps one we as adults can’t even imagine. Each has a purpose, as we all do. What might be do to support the unfolding of these young hearts and minds? Can we create an environment, an atmosphere that allows them to play freely and deepen into the truth of who they are and their purpose on Planet Earth. Can we truly give them a “Field” of freedom in which to ponder, reflect & create... An environment free from the culture that we NOW live in...the one of our creation? Can we give them resources to use to support their mission, a platform on which to stand, to share their Truth, share their Light, stand for their Purpose. I believe that TOGETHER… we can!
Now is the Time to See with New Eyes!
Now is the Time to Hear with New Ears!
Now is the Time to Think with a Clear Awareness!
Now is the Time to Feel with an Open Heart!
Now is the Time to Act with New Understanding!
HAZEL WHITE is a 13-year-old student at Golden Eagle Charter School who takes her academics seriously and works hard in everything she does. She has studied ballet and other dance styles for 10 years, building discipline, grace, and a lasting love of performance. Hazel is also a talented pianist, and music is a big part of her life. Away from the studio and the keyboard, she loves playing volleyball and being part of a team. Whether she’s in class, on stage, or on the court, Hazel brings dedication and heart to all that she does.
THE ART IN THE FREEDOM TO BE!
During this interview Sharon and Hazel will discuss their experience as they worked together for an entire school year at the JCA (Jefferson Center for the Arts) in Mount Shasta, California bringing the JOY of learning piano to children, 6-10 years of age. Hazel was Sharon's Assistant in two year long classes. Although, Hazel was only 10 years old at the time, she ran the class as an "adult". Hazel oversaw 5-6 children as they worked in their Theory Notebook, as Sharon taught private piano lessons in the adjacent room. Hazel used a white board to explain various concept and then supported the children as they worked. It was remarkable the way the children listened to her and never questioned her as the "Assistant". In addition, she took the initiative to create her own worksheets for the classroom. Jennifer, Hazel's Mother, will also share her experience of how Hazel was introduced to the art of teaching, from her early years, as Jenn would bring her into meetings as well as the classroom.
JENNIFER WHITE is the principal of Golden Eagle Charter School, where she has dedicated nearly 20 years to serving students and families. Over that time she has worked in many roles, from classroom teaching to supporting independent study students, which gives her a firsthand understanding of the many ways students learn and succeed. Jennifer also homeschooled her own children in their early school years. Family has always been at the heart of her work. She was able to bring her children to work with her, which built a strong connection between them, and she brings that same family-centered spirit to the Golden Eagle community.
THE ART OF NURTURING CHILDREN & THE POWER OF THE ROLE MODEL
During this interview Sharon will invite Jennifer to share about her experience in serving students and families for over 20 years and her many roles, from classroom teaching to supporting independent study students, which gives her a firsthand understanding of the many ways students learn and succeed. In addition, Jenn will share about homeschooling her own children in their early school years and the importance of Family which has always been at the heart of her work. She'll also talk about how she was able to bring her children to work with her. Could these early experiences of Hazel being with Jenn, year after year in the classroom setting, listening to Jenn's gentle & loving ways of teaching, aided Hazel's innate ability to teach.... to communicate with love and compassion... to understand children, as a child herself. Join us for this rich conversation!
NOTE: As I'm posting this, I was reminded of the beautiful poem by Dorothy Law Nolte from 1972. I'll post it here.
Children Learn What They Live
By Dorothy Law Nolte
If children live with criticism,
They learn to condemn.
If children live with hostility,
They learn to fight.
If children live with ridicule,
They learn to be shy.
If children live with shame,
They learn to feel guilty.
If children live with encouragement,
They learn confidence.
If children live with tolerance,
They learn to be patient.
If children live with praise,
They learn to appreciate.
If children live with acceptance,
They learn to love.
If children live with approval,
They learn to like themselves.
If children live with honesty,
They learn truthfulness.
If children live with security,
They learn to have faith in themselves and others.
If children live with friendliness,
They learn the world is a nice place in which to live.
(Copyright © 1972/1975 by Dorothy Law Nolte)
SIU-LING BISOGNO HAU is a Certified Spring Forest Qigong (SFQ) Instructor, Qigong Healer, and Practice Group Leader. She also brings her expertise as a Holistic Counsellor, Rhythm 2 Recovery facilitator, and Reiki Master. In addition to her healing work, Siu-ling is a visual artist and illustrator with over 25 years of experience in the education sector. Teaching is at the heart of what she does, and she shares her passion by teaching and supporting people and community with the SFQ vision: “A healer in every home and a world without pain and suffering.” Join her and experience a nurturing, playful, and supportive space for growth and self-discovery.
LIVING A PURPOSEFUL LIFE
"SFQ (Spring Forest Qigong) Master Jerry Wellik and SFQ Healers and Teachers Nancy Havera and Siuling Bisogno Hau will offer perspectives on living a purposeful life from the Qigong point of view as well as their own personal experience. They will be reflecting on passages from Master Chunyi Lin’s latest book, The Enlightenment Promise."
JERRY WELLIK is a teacher, storyteller, poet, and Master of Spring Forest Qigong (SFQ) as well as a Master Healer. He is a certified instructor who teaches Spring Forest Qigong Levels 1, 2, and 3 and regularly speaks at conferences and other events. Jerry has been an educator for more than five decades, teaching at the elementary, secondary, and university levels. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Education as well as a Master’s and PhD in Special Education. Through his teaching and healing work, Jerry combines the wisdom of qigong with storytelling and poetry, helping people cultivate greater health, balance, and inner awareness.
LIVING A PURPOSEFUL LIFE
"SFQ (Spring Forest Qigong) Master Jerry Wellik and SFQ Healers and Teachers Nancy Havera and Siuling Bisogno Hau will offer perspectives on living a purposeful life from the Qigong point of view as well as their own personal experience. They will be reflecting on passages from Master Chunyi Lin’s latest book, The Enlightenment Promise."
NANCY HAVERA has been a Spring Forest Qigong practitioner since 2007. Teaching, growing, and sharing are part of Nancy’s soul purpose. Nancy is a retired Spanish teacher with an on-going love for continued work in any classroom. Nancy is a Spring Forest Qigong Certified Instructor and Certified Healer. She is trained to teach SFQ Levels 1, 2, and 3. She lives with her husband on a 300-acre farm whose purpose is to restore the natural habitat for wildlife.
LIVING A PURPOSEFUL LIFE
"SFQ (Spring Forest Qigong) Master Jerry Wellik and SFQ Healers and Teachers Nancy Havera and Siuling Bisogno Hau will offer perspectives on living a purposeful life from the Qigong point of view as well as their own personal experience. They will be reflecting on passages from Master Chunyi Lin’s latest book, The Enlightenment Promise."
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THE BILL OF RIGHTS FOR OUR CHILDREN
SUSAN BRUTSCHY will be speaking about The Bill of Right for Our Children and the importance of having this be a Global priority for the welfare of children and families around the world. Susan has just joined our Summit #6 and is traveling at the moment. Further details will be forthcoming!
LARRY SAGEN has spent more than fifty years helping young people thrive as a teacher, coach, family therapist, nonprofit founder, and community organizer. After a cancer diagnosis in 2025, he wrote We Are Your Children, inviting adults to listen more deeply to the voices—and the hopes—of the next generation.
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WHAT IF CHILDREN COULD CHANGE THE WORLD?
We Are Your Children, a New Global Youth Anthem
We Are Your Children: What If We Began by Listening? explores a simple but transformative idea: before we were divided by politics, race, religion, culture, or ideology, we were all children. Drawing on nearly fifty years of working with young people—and a cancer diagnosis that prompted him to ask, "Now that this has happened, what's possible that I couldn't see before?"—Larry Sagen shares how We Are Your Children evolved from a song into an invitation to rethink the culture that shapes every child. Rather than asking people to choose sides, he asks a different question: What if lasting change begins by changing hearts?
LISTEN HERE:
https://www.weareyourchildren.us/the-song
ANGELIKA SCHAFER Originally from Germany, has been studying and teaching natural healing arts her entire life. She is an internationally renowned teacher, musician/sound healer, inspirational speaker, interfaith minister, and counselor. Her main passion is to assist with humanity’s shift in consciousness from separation to oneness and peace.
THE MAGICAL QUESTION AND SURPRISING ANSWER
If I could wave a magic wand and change this challenge instantly would I? I asked myself during meditation when I was first confronted with a very unexpected and serious health challenge. The answer surprised me, but now, several months into this journey it makes sense ..…..
CATHERINE DUNCAN, MA, BCC, is an integrative spiritual consultant devoted to whole-person healing. Through her private practice, Learning to Live, she supports individuals navigating chronic illness, grief, life transitions, and the search for deeper meaning and purpose. A board-certified chaplain and certified spiritual director, Catherine is trained in positive neuroplasticity and integrative healing modalities, including Reiki, Healing Touch, qigong, EFT tapping, and sound healing. She is also a speaker and writer. Her first book, Everyday Awakening: Five Practices for Living Fully, Feeling Deeply, and Coming into Your Heart and Soul, was released in July 2023. Her podcast, Everyday Awakening, launched in 2025.
FIVE PRACTICES FOR PARENTS FOR LIVING FULLY
What does it mean to be fully alive? Catherine explores three life changing events and the five practices learned. Life is the ultimate continuing educator. Realizing and living our true life is a sacred gift we all deserve. We will explore what it means to live from the inside out -body, mind, and spirit, to feel more fully alive.
CHLOE NEWTON has been implementing the teachings and practice of Spring Forest Qigong in her life since 2019. Now it has evolved into a way of living that she’s very passionate about. In 2022 she became a certified SFQ practice group leader through Energy Healing International. In 2023 she deepened her practice even more, and attended a 30 hour SFQ retreat in Sedona, Arizona. Since then she has facilitated numerous group practices, workshops, and guided meditations in Minnesota around the Brainerd Lakes Area, through her LLC Heartfelt Healing. Chloe is now the mother of a two year old who is already a love radiator and qigong enthusiast.
THE ART OF PLANNING & PREPARING FOR MOTHERHOOD
Chloe will share with us a brief background of her connection to Spring Forest Qigong and how it has been such an important key for her throughout many trials and transitions in her life. She will speak in more depth about how important her practice was in the successful preparaton and execution of her pregnancy and the birth of her first daughter. Finally, she will lead us through a very simple yet profound color meditation that she created for herself during her pregnancy. It is important to note that even if you are not pregnant or planning to go down that path, this meditation can be very beneficial for you. So practice the beautiful message of SFQ "Good, Better, Best" and follow along in a way that resonates with you.