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* 2013 NEWSLETTER *
Looking Back & Ahead
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Macklemore scheduled at Eastern Washington University May 30, 2013!
 Ben Haggerty, known by his stage name Macklemore, is a hip hop artist based in Seattle, WA. Armed with what still stands as one of the region's classic Hip-Hop records, The Language of my World, Macklemore stood with members of a new breed of Seattle artist.
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Bill Cosby Celebrates 50 Years of Comedy; Back to back sold-out shows
Upcoming 2013 Cosby Dates!
February 8: Santa Rosa February 9: Cuptertino February 10: Tacoma May 11: Portland Aug. 24: WSU Oct. 4: Utah Oct. 6: Casper, WY
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Announcing Swiftwater Cellars-- 2013 Series 
NORTHWEST CONCERTS & EVENTS
Swiftwater Cellars is Washington's Premier Destination Winery, nestled in the heart of the Cascade Mountains and only 90 miles east of Seattle inside Suncadia Resort; featuring a new 2500 Seat Amphitheater.
Its unique location within a renowned resort makes it a destination within a destination offering premium Swiftwater Cellars' wines and Pacific Northwest cuisine, mountain outlooks, championship golf and private dark sky observation. Swiftwater Cellars provides you with a natural sense of mountain elegance and is the ideal location for a quick one hour plus scenic drive from Seattle.
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2013 Headlines and the Parsons Company's RESOLVE to be Involved in Mental Health Education-
January 16, 2012
President Obama Calls for Mental Health First Aid in Gun Control Proposal
"As part of his recommendations to protect our communities from gun violence, President Obama today rightly called for Mental Health First Aid training to help teachers and staff recognize the signs of mental health disorders in young people and find them appropriate care.
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Maj. Gen. Mark Graham (Ret.) & Carol Graham Raise National Awareness
Following the death of their two sons, The Grahams have made it their mission to help service members and veterans who are suffering as well as to fight the huge stigma surrounding the treatment of mental health concerns that not only permeates our military, but our entire culture.
The Grahams are teaching how to understand and seek help for depression; together, they are saving lives one listener-and one survivor-at a time.
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Brandy Mychals' book reaches #1 in 9 Amazon categories; L.A. Book Launch huge success
Brandy's book, How to Read a Client from Across the Room (published by McGraw-Hill) shook the ratings on its launch date this past November. Within hours, she topped nine Amazon categories as the #1 Best-Selling book, out pacing even Warren Buffet's work.
An L.A. book launch party hosted by Dana Newman and Miles Feldman followed Brandy's astounding launch success.
Look for exciting 2013 updates from this sensational Speaker/ Author!
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Kevin Hines's memoir to be published in the Summer of 2013
Kevin's memoir, Cracked... Not Broken to be published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group Summer 2013.
As an international speaker and advocate of mental health, Kevin continues to reach thousands. This past Fall, he traveled to Vienna where he addressed an international audience for 3 days.
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 Author Melissa Moore: anticipating second book in late 2013
In her stimulating book Shattered Silence: The Untold story of a Serial Killer's Daughter , Melissa Moore recounts the moment her childhood was shattered when she learned her father was the infamous Happy Face Serial Killer.
Recently appearing in December on The Jeff Probst Show, Melissa continues to spread awareness of domestic violence and the importance of keeping children safe.
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Michelle Renee's Sophomore Memoir to be published
 2012 would be the year Michelle and Breea were held hostage once again. A terrifying diagnosis revealed that 18-year old Breea has MS.
Despite all of this, Breea was able to cross the stage on her own two feet on the day of her high school graduation.
This remarkable story of recovery-- and resiliency-- is the subject of Michelle's new book and speaking topic: Extreme Resiliency.
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 Jennifer Storm: Leading Victims Rights Advocate in Sandusky Scandal; publishes ebook
This past summer, the nation watched while football giant Penn State was stripped of its NCAA wins and its campus cleaned of all traces of former football coaching-great Paterno. Jennifer Storm published
The Echoes of Penn State: Facing Sexual Trauma and was a leading advocate and expert on the case.
Jennifer teamed with author Bob Dvorchak and led workshops at colleges, educating audiences on the importance of reporting sexual assault. |
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 Dr. Charles Hoge: Leads the charge against suicides in the military
Dr. Charles Hoge criss-crossed the nation in 2012, addressing audiences on the importance of mental health for our nation's servicemen. Passionate about spreading awareness, Dr. Hoge even traveled to Anchorage in winter to present to students at the University of Alaska! Ever the outspoken advocate, Dr. Charles Hoge continues to further awareness of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Mental Illnesses and other issues that trouble our military whether they are overseas or coming home. |
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 Dr. Daniel Reidenberg: Directing SAVE, saving lives
Dr. Daniel Reidenberg, Executive Director of the nonprofit organization SAVE (Suicide Awareness Voices of Education) has- through the efforts of his organization-- saved many lives.
Among the many accomplishments, services and events have expanded in California, Michigan and North Dakota. They have also created a new guide: "Best Practices for the Online Technology Industry" as well as a task force on the "Warning Signs for Suicide." This year, SAVE also served on the task force for creating recommendations for Media on Bullying.
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The Parsons Company Inc.
Main Office:
Phyllis Parsons
(925) 934-5300 Office
(925) 788-0010 Cell
(925) 934-5301 Fax
Northwest Office:
John Drinkwater
(509) 925-3644
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