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DONNA EVANS STRAUSS • B.S.
BBSH FLORIDA YEAR 2 CLASS DEAN
Teaching Experience: BBSH Teacher, 1993–2005 and 2018–Present.
Professional Experience: BBSH Year 2 Class Dean, 2019–Present; BBSH Healing Science Department Head,
1994–2005; 20 years private healing and counseling practice; 3 years counselor and Activities Director, Madison
County Juvenile Center and Children’s Home; 2 years co-facilitator of psychodrama, art therapy, and integrative
regressive groups; 4 years as a professional actress: plays, commercials, and training films; Administration:
WHT, The Movie Network; RCA Records & Tapes; General Motors.
Education/Training: Brennan Healing Science Practitioner, 1992; BBSH Teacher Training Program, 1994;
Ph.D.Candidate in Healing Science and Counseling Psychology at Union Institute, Cincinnati, OH; B.S., Mental Health Technology,
Hahnemann University, Philadelphia, PA; Psychodrama Training at the Philadelphia Institute of Psychodrama; Integrative Regrressive
Therapy Training at The Center for Advanced Studies; 5 years of Metaphysical Training in a variety of modalities; 2 years of training with
The Center for Intentional Living..
Certification: Pathwork® Helper; Certified Hypnotherapist from the Interfaith Metaphysical Center.
BBSH California Faculty
PRISCILLA BRIGHT • B.A., M.A.
BBSH CALIFORNIA YEAR 1 CLASS DEAN
Teaching Experience: BBSH Teacher, 1999–2012 and 2022–Present; Hands of Light Workshop Leader,
2005–Present; Teacher, Omega Institute 2012–Present; Teacher, NY One Spirit Learning Alliance, 2012–20;
Program Leader, customized programs on Inner Stress Reduction and Healing The Healer, 1980–Present.
Professional Experience: BBSH California Year 1 Class Dean, 2021–Present; BBSH School Dean, 2007–12;
BBSH Assistant School Dean, 2006; Director, customized short-term holistic wellness programs for hospitals,
Corporate Medical and Corporate Benefit departments, wellness centers, 1980–2019; Health Behavior
Consultant Metropolitan Life, 1985–86; Manager, AT&T Corporate Human Resources 1985–95.
Education/Training: Brennan Healing Science Practitioner, 1997; BBSH Teacher Training Program, 1999; Brennan Integration Practitioner
Training, 2005; Master of Public Health (Health Behavior/Health Promotion), 1985; Bachelors of Human Ecology, 1979; Professional Course
Positive Neuroplasticity Training, 2017.
Certification: Brennan Healing Science Practitioner, 1997; Brennan Integration Practitioner, 2005.
JONATHAN BESSONE • B.S.
BBSH CALIFORNIA YEAR 2 CLASS DEAN
Teaching Experience: BBSH California Teacher, 2019–Present; BBSH Teacher, 2002–2010 and 2017–19;
Breathwork and Firewalk Workshops, 1993–Present; Shamanic Journeying, 1995–Present.
Professional Experience: BBSH California Year 2 Class Dean, 2020–Present; BBSH Year 2 Class Dean,
2017–2018; Founder, Embodied Awakening, 2014–Present; Faculty Member, Lionheart Institute of Transpersonal
Energy Healing, 2014–Present; Faculty Member, New Zealand College of Holistic Studies, 2014–17; Nationally
Certified Massage Therapist, 1995–Present; Shamanic Practitioner, 1993–Present; Transformational Therapist,
1994–Present.
Education/Training: B.S., Brennan Healing Science, 2007; Apprenticeship in Breathwork and Firewalking, 1991–1995; Apprenticeship in
Shamanic Healing and Journeying, 1993; Heartwood Institute, Transformational Therapist, Holistic Health Practitioner and Massage
Therapist Programs, 1994–1995.
Certification: Certified Shamanic Practitioner, 1993; Certified Transformational Therapist, 1994; Certified Massage Therapist, 1995; Certified
Holistic Health Practitioner, 1995; Brennan Healing Science Practitioner, 2000; BIP/STP, 2002.
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