This series is aimed at introducing the health care professional to the science behind the complementary modalities that are becoming so popular with consumers today. Participants will attain personal growth through knowledge and experience that will better enable them to care for themselves and their patients.

1). Healing VS. Curing
This workshop studies the components that have led the medical community to the relationship between healing and curing. The study of healing the whole individual as well as the health professionals themselves is becoming a major shift in the paradigm of health care today. Allowing the patient to play an integral role in their healing will have optimal outcomes for patients as well as their caregivers.

2). The Mind / Body / Spirit Relationship
Mind /body/spirit dynamics should be understood by health professionals, to promote personal development as well as to fully understand the patients they are caring for on a new advanced level. Holism includes the health care professional as an important part of the environment in health care.

3). Spirituality and Health
What is your definition of spirituality? Does this relate with health in any way? Come and find out the answers to these questions and more in an enjoyable environment.

Explore the research that has been done to correlate the effects of meditation, support systems, prayer and overall spirituality on health. This program will assist the health professional to understand the correlation between spirituality and health for both personal growth and in promoting wellness and healing in the patients they serve.

4). The Science of Energy Lecture
Come and learn the reason energy therapies are becoming a part of health care today. This program will study energy based on past and ongoing research in the field using a new holistic approach. The study of energy will be undertaken by examining how energy plays a role in everything we are and everything we do.

Holistic Nursing Series

This series will prepare the nurse for practicing more holistically by developing an understanding of holism through education, self-discovery and research. The care provider will develop a better understanding of where some complementary therapies fit into our current health care system. Participants will attain personal growth through knowledge and experience that will better enable them to care for themselves and their patients.

1). Introduction to Healing Interventions
There are many healing interventions that can provide an added dimension to patient care. Many patients are now combining Western and Eastern philosophies in their health care plan to assist in the healing process. From a scientific basis, a variety of techniques will be discussed and demonstrated including, mediation, healing energy, guided imagery, and acupressure. This program will provide education and resources in an interactive environment.

2). Healing-Caring Foundation
Explore the healing-caring theories and current research that create a foundation for many complementary and traditional therapies practiced in holistic nursing. The study of healing the whole individual as well as the health professionals themselves is becoming a major shift in the paradigm of health care today. Allowing the patient to play an integral role in their healing will have optimal outcomes for patients as well as their caregivers. The mind/emotion/body/spirit relationship, energy work therapies, patterns and spirituality from a holistic perspective will be discussed.

Breast Cancer Awareness
To study breast cancer risk factors, detection, and treatment options.

Hormone Replacement Therapy
To examine the pros and cons of hormone replacement therapy and other options .

Ovarian Cancer Screening
To review ovarian cancer risk factors, detection and treatment options.

Women's Health Awareness
Recommendations for living a healthy, more holistic lifestyle.

Quit Smoking with Acupuncture & Hypnotherapy
Learn how these two complimentary therapies will help you quit smoking by improving your chances with modalities that have been proven to work independently as well as together. We will discuss the acupuncture and hypnotherapy procedures used, the acupuncture protocol, and how is used as a successful means to help you quit smoking.

Stress Reduction Workshop for Health Professionals
Testimonials

There has been growing concern about work stress and its impact on health care professionals. This six week workshop is designed to provide the tools and education needed for individuals to experience a greater sense of well being by enhancing their own natural energy resources. Health care professionals can perform nurturing activities without depleting their own energy by learning to maintain and balance emotional, mental and spiritual reserve. In these one and half hour classes, participants will learn the art of mindful meditation, creative visualization, listening skills, breath work, and the mind/ body/spirit dynamics that will assist them to better utilize their energy from a place of personal experience. Participants will learn how to deal with time and energy management, aggressive behavior and other emotional circumstances while maintaining a calm, focused approach evolving from a centered, heartfelt space.

* We are currently studying participant outcomes based on this workshop.

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Youth: It's not just in the Mind
It's In Your Body Too!
Open to all older adults that are young of heart and mind. We invite you to experience the adventure of meeting your youth during this six-week program. The focus of this program is to be in touch with the boy and girl within you while learning so much more about yourself. Rediscovering youthful pleasures will be fun; serious and playful as we discover the power our minds play in our daily lives. Wear comfortable clothing to accommodate both movement and laughter.

Looking for Meaning in Life:
Just when you thought you'd done it all!!
This one and a half-hour program for the older adult will focus on experiencing personal meaning in life. Learn how to make sense of life issues and live with a new confidence and strength. Current research on aging, spirituality and meaning will be discussed to shed some light on life's purpose and ambitions. What are your goals for the new millennium? Come and experience a fun program in an informal setting.