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The Healing Power of Drumming

Posted by on Apr 29, 2015 in News | Comments Off on The Healing Power of Drumming

Here at Breakwater we believe in the power of drumming to help in all facets of life — that’s why we offer coaching and consulting classes with the option of a drum circle! This article from The Open Mind is spot-on with their points about that healing power. Here is an excerpt: Drum therapy is an ancient approach that uses rhythm to promote healing and self-expression. From the shamans of Mongolia to the Minianka healers of West Africa, therapeutic rhythm techniques have been used for thousands of years to create and maintain physical, mental, and spiritual health. Current...

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Breakwater Founder featured in Newsday

Posted by on Apr 8, 2014 in News | Comments Off on Breakwater Founder featured in Newsday

Breakwater Founder Jaye Smith was featured in this new article in Newsday in which Long Islanders share their hearts and experiences abroad. Here is an excerpt: For some Long Islanders, retirement, sabbaticals or vacations are an opportunity to volunteer, pursue an interest or travel to distant lands. Some manage to accomplish all three by volunteering overseas. “It gives you the advantage of seeing a new culture and new ways of living and looking at the world and an appreciation that the grass is not greener on the other side or, if it is, it can give a new sense of purpose,”...

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Breakwater Founder featured on NBCNews.com

Posted by on Feb 6, 2014 in News | Comments Off on Breakwater Founder featured on NBCNews.com

Breakwater Founder featured on NBCNews.com

Breakwater Founder Jaye Smith was featured in this new article on the NBC News website about the rise of adults taking mid-life gap years, an idea Jaye and her associates at Reboot Partners encourage. Usually seen as a tradition solely for young people before they start college, adults are wanting in on the growth and renewal that can be gained from “taking a breather from the track that they’re on.”  Of course, those in their mid-life have heavier responsibilities than young people – as always, our advice before taking time off is to start planning early and to build...

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Breakwater Consulting Launches New Website

Posted by on Jan 30, 2014 in News | Comments Off on Breakwater Consulting Launches New Website

We here at Breakwater are thrilled to announce our new re-designed website!  You can check out all our varied Programs and Services, find out about our unique programs like Reboot Your Life and Team Beat, learn about us and Founder Jaye Smith, and check out exciting news items on our Blog.  And as always, you can find us on Facebook and LinkedIn.  Let us help you or your organization with our Resources for Change.

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Reboot Your Life Retreat – Santa Fe

Posted by on Jan 21, 2014 in News | Comments Off on Reboot Your Life Retreat – Santa Fe

Reboot Your Life Retreat – Santa Fe

Breakwater Founder Jaye Smith co-facilitated another successful Reboot Your Life Retreat in Santa Fe, New Mexico.  The focus of this retreat was Reinventing Retirement, and is based on the intensive research Jaye and the other Reboot Partners have been conducting on the changing face of retirement.

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Jaye Smith and Reboot Your Life featured in the Wall Street Journal!

Posted by on Dec 12, 2013 in News | Comments Off on Jaye Smith and Reboot Your Life featured in the Wall Street Journal!

Jaye Smith and Reboot Your Life featured in the Wall Street Journal!

Breakwater Founder Jaye Smith and her partners from Reboot Your Life were acknowledged and quoted in this week’s The Wall Street Journal!  Check out the full article about the increasing numbers of baby boomers taking career breaks where you can read Reboot Partners’ specially featured expert tips!  Jaye is proud and thrilled to share the Reboot Your Life work in this respected publication.

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