Welcome! On this site you will find information about my published works, the companion videos to my books, and information about my current offerings. You might also like to visit my Facebook page for Friends of the Homeless National Resource Center, the nonprofit that I founded. You can find my biography and contact me through the Friends of the Homeless site.
Days of Gold, Nights of Silver (click on text to look inside) is a 114-page, full-color book includes original poems and paintings from professional and talented artists in our community of supporters. Also included are their favorite prayers from different cultural traditions. The intention of this book is to provide a beautiful place to rest your eyes, mind, and heart for a while; a place of solace, where you can find peace of mind. This book has received 5-star reviews on Amazon, reached #1 is two categories on Amazon, and has been purchased by people in the UK, China, Greece, France, Canada, and the U.S. Angelika Delf said, "It's one of the most beautiful books I've ever had." And Kathryn said, "I read this book every day while I was recovering from surgery and it's one of the few things that brought me comfort and joy. I'd look forward to reading it." Treat yourself to a moment of respite and relief whenever you want! To purchase a copy visit fothnrc.org
RESET for WellnessTM is a Continuing Education program for professionals that was developed by Dianne A. Fanti and teaches essential life skills through the healing and expressive arts. It includes evidence-based and field tested techniques that stem from 20 years of study in 8 disciplines. Visit: resetforwellness.com or fothnrc.org for more information.
Shores of SuccessTM is an adaptive game for children ages 4 years and older that helps them build essential skills like creative problem-solving, task management, and goal-setting, while earning points to receive the items they want. Included are activities that help kids learn self-care, build social skills, and learn how to make everyday tasks fun and engaging. Included are 15 resources for families to build essential skills from a child welfare advocate and a PhD educational psychologist. Parents gain access to understanding their child's needs developmentally, discover age-appropriate tasks, and see effective communication for gaining cooperation. This boxed game includes: a professionally designed board, 72 activity cards, a 20-page informative booklet, 4 game markers, and dice. Why pay $150/hr. or more to gain resources like these from respected professionals in the field, when you can receive them in this game that your family can use time and again! Visit fothnrc.org to purchase a copy or to donate and have one shared with a family shelter in Maryland.
