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Diane Calabrese

Diane Calabrese has been included in Marquis Who's Who. Ms. Calabrese obtained a Bachelor of Science in therapeutic recreation from Saint Joseph's College and a Master of Science in health care policy and management from Stony Brook University.

While at Stony Brook University Diane served on various boards including the Mental Health Advisory board, and the Healthier U board including the programming and budget subcommittee.

Ms. Calabrese gained valuable expertise in the field of recreational therapy working as a recreational therapist for 30+ years in hospitals, nonprofit agencies, public schools, and universities.

In recent years, Diane worked in higher Education for Florida International University, and as a recreational therapist for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, from which she recently retired.

While Ms. Calabrese continued to excel as an adjunct professor for Florida International University––she certified two courses through Quality Matters—LEI 3542: Principles of Parks, Recreation and Sports Management, and LEI 3723 Assistive Technology Lab course.

Diane has also taught LEI 4705: Program Planning in Recreational Therapy, and currently teaches LEI 4712: Evaluation and Evidence Based Practice in Recreational Therapy; LEI 4720/6726: Trends, Issues, and Managerial Aspects of Recreational Therapy as well as two holistic therapy labs: LEI 3723 Reiki Lab and LEI 3723 Aromatherapy Lab.

Ms. Calabrese continues to work as a therapist through a virtual platform with Healme.com as well as WellMeRight.com. She is a contributing writer for the Journal of Modern Healing, IPHA––Integrative Pain Healers Alliance. She is a board member of the Long Island Authors Group. You can find her at many holistic and wellness fairs across Long Island, NY.

Diane published two books: Meditations for the Mind-Body-Spirit and Mind, Body, Spirit and Discovering the Purpose of Life. She has been interviewed on podcasts, radio and TV regarding her publications.

Diane's newest books have just released:
He is Watching published by West Bow Press
God Loves Sea Animals too! published by KDP Amazon publishing.

Her books are winners of several awards, including:
USA News
New York Weekly
Digital Journal
Best of the Best Awards
International Impact Book Awards

More can be found about her written works at https://www.dianecalabrese.com.

Author's Website: https://www.dianecalabrese.com
WellmeRight.com: https://www.wellmeright.com/en/diane c
Facebook Page: Book a holistic healing with Diane
YouTube: Diane's YouTube channel

Bookstores:
Amazon.com: All my books
Balboa Press: Mind, Body, Spirit and Discovering the Purpose of Life
Balboa Press: Meditations for the Mind-Body-Spirit
Barnes & Noble: All my books

Social Media:
Google Blogspot: https://dianecalabrese.blogspot.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DianeC45400734
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authordianecalabresellc/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diane-k-820491160/
Alignable: https://www.alignable.com/centereach-ny/author-website-https-www-dianecalabrese-com

Published Works:

Long Island Loves its Animals: Poetry for Inspiration


Through the art of poetry read about educational as well as spiritual facts of Long Island's favorite pets, wildlife, and other extinct and unusual animals that was once native to Long Island.

To compliment my first poetry book God Loves Sea Animals too—this children's poetry book brings you on a journey of Long Island most precious and precarious animals in nature. If you are a nature lover—this the poetry book for you.

Step into the admiration of Long Island's favorite pets—those that bring us the most comfort and joy in our homes and are a steadfast part of our family life.

Take a dive into the past to see what animals once existed here and why they are now extinct.

Take a look into our most unusual animals that roam the grounds of Long Island and discover animals that you probably never thought would be here.

This poetry book brings light, love, and appreciation to all animals of creation—to generate gratitude and respect for nature as well as to shed a sense of wonder on your next journey into the woods, beaches, ponds, and perhaps in your own backyard.

Published 2025 by KDP Amazon publishing.

Click here to buy the book at Amazon.com.



He Is Watching


Christians want to lead a righteous life, yet it can be a challenging desire to fulfill while existing in a society plagued by greed, jealousy, envy, and other sins. As a result, many believers want to know who we are today as a people, a nation, and a world, why we are here, what is life's ultimate purpose, how we will be judged after death, how God fits into all of this, and much more.

In a thought-provoking presentation, Diane Calabrese shares details from interviews with clergy from different denominations, applicable scripture, peer-reviewed research, and her own insights and reflections to offer an in-depth exploration of the values, morals, and crimes of humanity. Included with stories and books of the mystics, the book of Enoch, and ancient aliens (the fallen angels) as well as other profoundly important phenomena are testimonies from those who had near-death or out-of-body experiences, witnessed paranormal activity, or saw visions or apparitions of the Blessed Mother.

He Is Watching shares insights from clergy, the Bible, research, and a devoted Christian to help believers determine whether they are truly ready to meet Christ one day.

Published 2024 by WestBow Press.

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God Loves Sea Animals Too


This book is a collection of inspirational poems about sea animals. It teaches children about various sea animals and their purpose; both physically and spiritually&emdash;to inspire one to have a wholesome respect for sea life and their marine habitat. Like all life, sea animals were created by God to cherish their divine purpose; through each poem you will find that each sea animal has a job to do on this planet to help keep the oceans thriving as well as to keep human life thriving.

Published 2024 by KDP Amazon publishing.

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Meditations for the Mind-Body-Spirit


This book offers a variety of meditations to enable one to release their daily stress, built-up tension, and toxic energy. Guided meditations are a way to let go of your worries for the moment and bring you back to your true, authentic self. It helps re-align the chakras of your body to their natural state of vibration, ‐where you can live more fully, love more abundantly, and react in a peaceful state of mind. Your mind, body, and spirit are the essential parts of you. You are God's precious gift to the world and there is nothing more beautiful than a soul in the state of peace. Available in eBook, Hardcover, Softcover, CD Audio, Digital Audio.

Published 2022 by Balboa Press.

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Mind, Body, Spirit and Discovering the Purpose of Life


The purpose of this book is offering every one of you who reads it the opportunity of having a clearer perspective of life, —God's greatest gift. Life really is a miracle in itself, —and it is so easy to take that for granted. You are not here by chance; I can assure you that. You are God's miracle, not by luck or chance, —but by purpose. Each chapter offers a different holistic healing modality to learn about. This is book offers a variety of methods for self-help as well as self-discovery to enhance your journey of life. Available in eBook and Paperback.

Published 2021 by Balboa Press.

Click here to buy the book at the Balboa Press Bookstore.



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