About Rev. Dr. Jan

Rev. Dr. Janice L. Dreshman, Originally from Pittsburgh, PA, is an Ordained Minister residing in Lily Dale, New York. She has worked with people from all over the world.  Janice served a full three year term as a Board Member for Lily Dale. And in 2017,  she helped bridge the two Cassadega sister camps. Janice has worked with children, adolescents, adults, the elderly and the military for over thirty years focusing on trauma, crisis, grief, risk, suicide prevention, and psycho-spiritual transformation. Dr. Dreshman worked extensively with the Pennsylvania Department of Education, the National Organization for Victim assistance (NOVA) and the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF) and recognized as an international trainer for crisis and postvention. Her work includes working with victims and families of US Air Flight 427 and 9/11. Trained in 2021, by Cornell University and the New York Governor’s office in the dynamics of Covid-19, she dedicates time working with professionals, families and communities affected by the pandemic. Janice was recognized for her work both nationally and internationally when she received the Crystal Award.  She was the recipient of the General Colin Powell Leadership Award for her work with families, the community and the military.  Dr. Dreshman has published several articles and is co-author of several books including “Caring in Times of Crisis”, and “Can you ask my Dad what it’s like in Heaven”.  She holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership. As a Certified Therapy Dog Handler, she and Sir Tibbetts Wick’s work includes media, radio, Special Events, seminars, trainings including Lily Dale’s Children’s and Teen Week!

Most recently, Sir Tibbetts WIck has been selected as one of twelve "Therapy Dog Superstars" from across the United States for 2023, 2024, and 2025!  Both Jan and Tibbetts volunteer often in various settings including hospitals, doctors offices, Libraries and special appearances. 

Rev. Dr. Dreshman is also the sole proprietor of the Haven Himalayan Salt Cave in Lily Dale! She is the co-author of the books "Caring in Times of Crisis" and “Can you ask my Dad what it’s like in Heaven".  She also created two CD's: Fairy Elements & Meditation and Shamanic Drumming & Elemental Meditation. To Janice, it is  both a pleasure and privilege to be of service.