Singing Out Loud

*As of 2016, an estimated 44.7 million adults had some form of mental illness. *Bipolar disorder affects about 5.7 million US citizens 18 and older.*Approximately 15.1 million adults struggle with Alcohol Use Disorder. *More than 60 US hospitals have adopted Reiki as part of patient services, and Reiki education is offered at 800 hospitals. More than 30,000 nurses in U.S. hospitals use touch practices every year. AUDIENCE:*Women ages 20-90 who enjoy tales of courage and humor, especially those who dare to live their lives the way they want to. *Families of those with mental illness*Families of those struggling with addiction*Mental health workers and physicians *Those dealing with their own mental illness *The global Reiki community*Those interested in the feminist movement of the '60s and '70s*Those fascinated with New Orleans cultures