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DEE HENNESSEY
Connecting mind, body, and spirit through ancient wisdom, neuroscience, and nature.
My Mission & Philosophy
As a young woman, working in frontline, management, and later as a consultant to the not for profit sector I was the original ‘teflon coated’ ‘resilient’, ‘ever ready‘ professional, passionate about my work, and maybe a tad hard on myself as I strived to be perfect. My burnout came out of nowhere and it cost me dearly. Since my recovery my lifelong passion has been to ensure that no one I work with burns out on my watch. Something that I like to remind myself and others is that ‘we are humans not machines’.
For years I worked in four different ways as a Spiritual Companion, a Wisdom Supervisor, a Mindfulness Teacher and a Wellness Facilitator – each offering the wonderful but often depleted individual a different pathway away from burnout and towards a life of success, meaning, purpose and happiness. In recent years I have distilled my experience of supervising, coaching and facilitation into cutting edge, bite size trainings. I have brought my 20 plus years of experience to this because we need to address the current challenges of stress and burnout. Never before has it been so important to build resilience , wellbeing and mindful leadership as in this always ‘on’ digital age where we sometimes live our lives over stretched, over busy and out of touch with ourselves. Wisdom Supervision and Inner Resilient Leadership are each a specially curated safe space to do this important work.
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MINDFUL FACILITATION
Multiple Sclerosis IrelandOlga Estridge Read More
Dee is working with the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Ireland (MS Ireland) in the role of external supervisor to MS Ireland Case Work Staff. We have had a very positive experience with Dee who demonstrates a great capacity to create a space where case worker can reflect on their practice and explore their role within this often complex work. Dee’s style of reflective listening promotes an atmosphere where the MS Ireland case workers can develop strategies that supports solutions which in turn contributes to good outcomes for people with Multiple Sclerosis and family members. We would have hesitation in recommending Dee as a supervisor.
St Patrick’s CentreDavid Kieran Read More
Here at St Patrick’s Centre, we are undergoing an enormous transformation, as we transition from a congregated institutional model of care, to a community focused, supported self-directed model, in line with the national policy ‘Time to Move On’. Dee has been hugely instrumental in helping us face the not insignificant cultural and practical challenges associated with such a change process. She has worked with individuals, teams, line and senior managers to support this ongoing process. Dee’s involvement has had a very positive influence on the change process. – David Kieran, Operations Manager
Traveller Family Care IrelandPatricia Dowling Read More
Dee showed fantastic insight, has excellent communication and reporting skills and kept everyone on track and up to speed in what was an enormous piece of work.Dee’s knowledge and years of experience is second to none. Our organisation is extremely grateful to her for all her hard work , commitment and dedication. Without her input we would not have grown from strength to strength. We have learned so much and have grown from Dee who is a teacher and an enabler who has bestowed on us many gifts.- Patricia Dowling Director of Services
Kilkenny Leader CompanyDeclan Rice Read More
We have worked with Dee on many community development projects over the last 14 years. She has always been a professional you can trust to get you a result and who works well with different groups of people. Dee also offers very good value for her excellent work.
St Canice’s Community Action ProjectStephan Byrne Read More
Dee’s work is highly professional and I have always found her service to be great value for money
Denise Boyle Director, Global Action Programme, Mercy International Read More
Dee is a gentle and gifted teacher. The ease with which she helps me / anyone to calm down and prepare for the session, short or long, is masterly emanating from years of personal experience and practice. This gift combined with her skills as an experienced spiritual guide, make my time with Dee an aid to encountering the Spirit within. Dee’s ability to ask the right questions, have helped me to go deeper within, to honestly face where I am in life. Whilst Dee’s questions aren’t always easy, on reflection I know they’re the right ones for me at that time! I encourage anyone seeking a deeper relationship with our God of Surprises to spend time with Dee. Thank you Dee for who you are – a gentle, peace-filled and beautiful woman of integrity who inspires hope
Babs Morris Social Care Leader Read More
Did the training with Dee and I have to say it was superb, very enjoyable and very relaxing. Dee is a wonderful teacher and very experienced. It really was very beneficial to me, and I would have no hesitation in recommending it.
Marg MaungWorld Congregational Leader Myanmar Read More
Working with Dee brought me to a place of peace and joy, with a sense of clarity, able to move on in life with a sense of courage, strength, and direction.
Michelle Murphy Director of Serves , Wales Read More
After working with Dee I feel centred, restful and ready for the day ahead, going forward with a great sense of gratitude to you Dee
Kay O’ReillyProgramme Participant Read More
This was such a helpful way of getting meditation tips, and for applying mindfulness to everyday life. The fact that it was done online contributed to how relaxed and comfortable I was from the beginning.
Katie Hourigan Regional Co-ordinator Multiple Scelerosis Irelamd Read More
I would highly recommend Dee Hennessy as a passionate and experiences mindfulness teacher. She has years of practising and supporting people working in human care organisations,and community groups in how we respond to stress and improve our wellbeing. Availing of Dee’s services is an investment in yourself. My work has greatly benefitted from it, as has my personal life.
Dorothy Surrett-ThomasProgramme Co-ordinator The Irish Cancer Society Read More
I found Dee to be considerate and gentle as she moved some fairly significant mountains! I was so impressed by her commitment and style that I joined her mindful transformation programme. I was even further impressed by Dee’s attention to detail and thoroughness.I will definitely join Dee again in the future and would recommend that you do so as well.
Karen PowerChildren’s Mindfulness and Yoga Teacher Read More
When you are busy with ideas and life’s stresses Dee brings a sense of calm and has a natural ability to ground you so you can move forward from a better place. I highly recommend Dee. Her professional and friendly approach inspires people to be their best.
Marie Nee Chaplain Read More
I did this day retreat with Dee. It was a beautiful day. I loved every minute of it. A blessing.The pace was perfect. The practices thoughtfully picked. It was a gift to experience it in my own home. It meant I could comfortably do the practices again at home because they worked. The reminders are there e.g. being mindful drinking my morning coffee, the 5 min mindful walk etc. Dee’s passion for mindfulness is infectious.Her way of teaching is compassionate, kindly and full of care. And yet light hearted. A gem of a day. Real nourishment. I followed that day with a 6 week Mindfulness and Compassion course. The above sentiments are the same for this. I look forward to doing more courses with Dee in the future.
Francis FitzpatrickMindfulness in the Workplace Participant Read More
I had the pleasure of attending a Mindfulness in the Workplace course with Dee last year. She is a fantastic teacher and so knowledgeable and willing to share all of her experience. We went on to ask Dee to facilitate a mindful online event in my workplace too. She was so professional and tailored the content perfectly to suit and set the tone for our event. We received great feedback and I would highly recommend her services. Thank you again Dee
Mary Berbin Fitzpatrick Mindfulness Course Participant Read More
I took a course in Mindfulness with Dee Hennessy in 2019 and found it very practical, experiential and helpful. There were people with varying levels of experience of mindfulness on the course and Dee catered for everyone in a very understanding and emphatic way. I left each night feeling relaxed and with great intentions to keep up the practice.
Aisling KellyKilkenny Library Service Read More
I have had the pleasure of working with Dee on a number of events for work, and she has always delivered amazing workshops. Her attention to detail and ability to develop appropriate content for the audience is excellent.I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Dee!
Fran O’ReillyMindfulness Programme Participant Read More
I had the honour of completing an online meditation course with Dee .
I’m normally someone who needs in-person energy connection , but this lady automatically connects with the first email you receive .
She has the ability to ease and soothe each participant and in turn had us feeling like there was instant space being held for us .
Thank you Dee and to the group that I had the pleasure of spending time with
Keith O’ ReillyMindfulnes Course Participant Read More
Completed a mindfulness course facilitated by Dee recently, really enjoyed it and would recommend to anyone interested in mindfulness or meditation
Jean CallananMindfulness Programme Participant Read More
Dee is an excellent and wise mindfulness guide and trainer
Francesca Fitzpatrick @Chartered Accounts House Ireland Read More
I had the pleasure of attending a 1 day Mindfulness in the Workplace course with Dee last year. She is a fantastic teacher and so knowledgeable and willing to share all of her experience. We went on to ask Dee to facilitate a mindful online event in my workplace too. She was so professional and tailored the content perfectly to suit and set the tone for our event. We received great feedback and I would highly recommend her services. Thank you again Dee. ( Google review)
Elsie Rafter Accountant and LC Coaching Read More
I had the pleasure of doing some supervision sessions with Dee recently. I found her so easy to work with and she helped me to really focus in on myself and gave me great clarity for my goals ahead.She has the ability of getting you to slow down and relax just by talking . I look forward to working with her again in the future . ( Google review)
Marie Nee@Chaplain and Spiritual Companion Read More
I did a day retreat with Dee. It was a beautiful day. I loved every minute of it. A blessing.The pace was perfect. The practices thoughtfully picked. It was a gift to experience it in my own home. It meant I could comfortably do the practices again at home because they worked. The reminders are there e.g. being mindful drinking my morning coffee, the 5 min mindful walk etc. Dee’s passion for mindfulness is infectious.Her way of teaching is compassionate, kindly and full of care. And yet light hearted. A gem of a day. Real nourishment. I followed that day with a 6 week Mindfulness and Compassion course. The above sentiments are the same for this. I look forward to doing more courses with Dee in the future. ( Google review)
Aisling Kelly@Senior Executive Librarian Kilkenny Read More
I have had the pleasure of working with Dee on a number of events for work, and she has always delivered amazing workshops. Her attention to detail and ability to develop appropriate content for the audience is excellent.I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Dee! ( Google review)
Fran O’Reilly Mindfulness Course Participant Read More
I had the honour of completing an online meditation course with Dee .
I’m normally someone who needs in-person energy connection , but this lady automatically connects with the first email you receive .
She has the ability to ease and soothe each participant and in turn had us feeling like there was instant space being held for us .
Thank you Dee and to the group that I had the pleasure of spending time with 🙏 ( Google review)
Mary Bergin FitzpatrickMindfulness Course Participant Read More
I took a course in Mindfulness with Dee Hennessy and found it very practical, experiential and helpful. There were people with varying levels of experience of mindfulness on the course and Dee catered for everyone in a very understanding and emphatic way. I left each night feeling relaxed and with great intentions to keep up the practice. ( Google Review)
Keith O’ReillyMindfulness Course Participant Read More
Completed a mindfulness course facilitated by Dee, really enjoyed it and would recommend to anyone interested in mindfulness or meditation.
Jean Callinan Mindfulness Course Participant Read More
Dee is an excellent and wise mindfulness guide and trainer
Fran O’Reilly Mindfulness Course Participant Read More
I had the honour of completing an online meditation course with Dee .
I’m normally someone who needs in-person energy connection , but this lady automatically connects with the first email you receive .
She has the ability to ease and soothe each participant and in turn had us feeling like there was instant space being held for us .
Thank you Dee and to the group that I had the pleasure of spending time with 🙏 ( Google review)
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During the session, I listen as you share. I may occasionally question, challenge, or support you as appropriate. Ultimately, you will own whatever insights are uncovered, as well as whatever action you might take. We end the session with a short meditation, thanking Wisdom for the sacred space and the support, and asking for continued guidance and blessings in your life.