The Institute for Spirituality and Health to Host Author Spotlight and Intensive Workshop with Lora DeVore on Sept. 29 and Sept. 30

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HOUSTON, Texas (Sept. 27, 2022) -- The Institute for Spirituality and Health at the Texas Medical Center

(The Institute) is offering a two-day event sharing the incredible survival story of Lora DeVore, writer

and catalyst for transformational change for children and adults. Lora will showcase her book, Darkness

Was My Candle, An Odyssey of Survival and Grace, and speak on her experience in the field of

psychology, transpersonal development, and spiritual psychology on Thursday, Sept. 29, 6:30 to 8:30

p.m. Those who join the Thursday evening dinner, author conversation, and book-signing will receive a

discount to attend the mind body workshop that will be held Friday, Sept. 30 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. The

workshop offers continuing education credits for clinicians and others who work with the traumatized

community.

“Lora Devore’s astounding journey of hardship and profound healing reflects our beliefs in the mind

body connection and the relationship between spirituality and health. We are thrilled to host Lora and

learn from her experiences,” said Leah Adams, vice president of engagement at The Institute.

Lora DeVore events include:

  • Darkness was my Candle: Author Conversation with Lora DeVore

Thursday, Sept. 29, The Institute will host Lora Devore, author of Luminous Life, for an in-person dinner

conversation about her book and her journey of hardship and profound healing.

  • Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

  • Location: The Council for Recovery, 303 Jackson Hill Street, Houston, Texas 77077

  • Cost: $25 for author conversation and dinner

  • For more information and to register, visit here.

  • What’s Love Got to Do With It: A Mind Body Workshop with Lora DeVore

Friday, Sept 30, The Institute will host an in interactive experiential mind-body workshop with Lora

DeVore Matz.

  • Time: 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

  • Location: The Council for Recovery, 303 Jackson Hill Street, Houston, Texas 77077

  • Cost: $45 for author conversation and dinner

  • For more information and to register, visit here.

These events are in addition to The Institute’s regular free support groups, which include bereavement

groups, midweek meditations, and a weekly mind body skills group for togetherness. Learn more at

https://www.spiritualityandhealth.org/findsupport.

About The Institute

The Institute for Spirituality and Health at the Texas Medical Center (ISH) was established in 1955 as the

Institute of Religion and was a founding member of the world-renowned Texas Medical Center. For 66

years, the Institute has made a meaningful difference by cultivating heart and humanity in healthcare.

From its very inception, the Institute has been dedicated to the concept that spirituality plays a vital role

in health, healing, and the promotion of a sense of well-being.

The mission of The Institute for Spirituality and Health is to enhance well-being by exploring the

relationship between spirituality and health. The Institute advances this mission by engaging in

education, research, and direct service programs, both public and private, guided by the belief that faith

and meaning impact health and healing.

For more information about The Institute, visit https://www.spiritualityandhealth.org/

Media Contacts: Laura Pennino, Senior PR Consultant for The Institute for Spirituality and Health

281-286-9398 office, 713 419 1776 mobile, lp@penninoandpartners.com

MaKlay Simon, PR Consultant for The Institute for Spirituality and Health

325-262-1862 mobile, maklay@penninoandpartners.com

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