Today’s focus is about taking care of yourself and the environment around you. We are our most valuable instruments in our healing arts profession. We take care of others all the time, but it’s central to recognize that it’s just as important to take care of yourself and today’s experts will help you to do just that. We’ll also take a look at taking care of the environment around us and examine the trend of social consciousness and the greening of your business.
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Presenters for Friday, November 21, 2008...
Dr. Beth Hedva - Spirituality and bodywork
In bodywork and massage spirituality is discussed infrequently if ever. This is an introduction to the concept of learning specialized training that will help you to increase your use of intuition and spiritual connection in the therapeutic relationship. Dr. Hedva will touch on a blend of cross cultural, indigenous and ancient approaches to healing with contemporary research, methods and techniques from energy medicine and spiritual health.
Dr. Hedva is the author of Journey from Betrayal to Trust and the award-winning Betrayal, Trust and Forgiveness, is an internationally recognized authority in the field of 'change'. As a counsellor she helps individuals find enlightening ways to succeed in meeting life's greatest challenges. As a teacher and a Director of the International Council of Psychologists, she continues to introduce new approaches for dealing with betrayals, traumas or disappointments. She has a Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology, a Masters Degree in Transpersonal Psychology and a PhD in Psychology, was the Director of Clinical Internships and Field Placement at two universities in California and has trained and taught counselling professionals globally.
Honored as an International Women of the Year by the International Biographical Centre in Cambridge, England at age 35, then listed in the World Who's Who of Women a year later, she was recently nominated to the first Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare. Dr. Hedva is also licensed as a Marriage, Family and Child Counselor and is a Clinical Parapsychologist -- having worked as an ‘Expert Intuitive’ and liaison to the Office of Paranormal Investigation on research teams to explore ghosts, hauntings and poltergeists since its inception in 1989. She is certified as a Diplomate in Clinical Psychology by the American Board of Psychological Specialties. Dr. Hedva conducts seminars and workshops regionally, nationally and internationally
Annie Leonard - The Story of Stuff
In this session Annie will share with us her most recent project, the Story of Stuff, where we will explore the global materials economy and its impact on economy, environment and health. She will give us insight into her work from the past two decades to help raise awareness about international sustainability and environmental health issues and will share information on her work with the Global Anti-Incinerator Alliance, Health Care without Harm, Essential Information and Greenpeace International.
Annie Leonard is an expert in international sustainability and environmental health issues, with more than 20 years of experience investigating factories and dumps around the world. Coordinator of the Funders Workgroup for Sustainable Production and Consumption, a funder collaborative working for a sustainable and just world, Annie communicates worldwide about the impact of consumerism and materialism on global economies and international health.
She currently serves on the boards of GAIA, the International Forum for Globalization and the Environmental Health Fund. Previously she has served on the boards of the Grassroots Recycling Network, the Environmental Health Fund, Global Greengrants India and Greenpeace India.
Suzanne Scurlock-Durana, CMT, CST-D - Coming Home to Our Bodies: Full Body Presence
In today's world we all need full access to our inner and outer resources in order to succeed and thrive. The outcome of every session you do is profoundly influenced by your ability to hold a strong healing presence. This presentation provides you with powerful techniques to become a more effective therapist and improve your client outcomes. You’ll learn precise steps to remain centered in your therapeutic sessions, to rejuvenate even under stress, and to connect deeply with others so you can help more clients without burning out.
Suzanne Scurlock-Durana, is the creator of the audio series “Healing From the Core: A Journey Home to Ourselves,” and is the Healing From the Core curriculum developer for The Upledger Institute. She has been teaching and mentoring in the area of conscious awareness and its relationships to the healing process for over 25 years. Since 1986 she has been a certified CranioSacral Therapy and SomatoEmotional Release®instructor for The Upledger Institute. She has authored several articles and a textbook chapter on developing therapeutic presence.
Melanie Hayden RMT - The Mentorship Circle: Creating professional and personal success
Participating in a peer Mentorship Circle is a great opportunity to increase the vitality and excellence of your massage practice in a fun and inspiring way. This proven model of peer mentoring creates a supportive and non-judgmental environment where sharing personal and professional joys and challenges can help you increase the success of your practice. In this workshop you will learn and practice methods to create your own successful peer Mentorship Circle where the experience and expertise of your fellow practitioners will keep you informed, inspired and excited about your massage practice.
Melanie Hayden Left the high-tech corporate oil and gas world behind, and became a registered massage therapist more than 12 years ago. She has practiced in a corporate wellness centre, an integrative health care clinic and now has a part time wellness based practice out of her home office in Calgary Alberta. Melanie encourages her clients to discover ways to re-connect with the things that make them healthy and happy and teaches them how to bring elements of self care and into each day. Melanie incorporated The Healing Cocoon which serves as an umbrella company to facilitate her love of creating and organizing women’s retreat weekends, health and wellness presentations and workshops that support massage therapists to experience professional and personal success. Melanie has presented throughout Canada and at the Upledger Institute Foundations International Research conference in the United States.
Eli Bay - Unleashing the Power of the Relaxation Response
You'll have a deep understanding of the way stress impacts individuals, companies and even society as a whole. And you'll leave with a whole new appreciation for the valuable contribution you make each day through your massage and your ability to initiate a powerful relaxation response in your clients.
Eli Bay is recognized as a leading authority on stress control as he delivers his practical skill trainings and workshops in some of the world's largest and most discerning corporations, governments, hospitals and professional associations. Eli's practical approach is viewed as one of the most effective and accessible programs in the growing stress control field. The Globe and Mail newspaper refers to him as “Canada’s Stress Guru”. He has been in The Canadian Who’s Who since 1986. Two educational television series, "Well Being" and "Beyond Stress", introduced millions to a natural and easy-to-do compliment to medication for a wide range of medical and psychological issues caused by stress. They also present the importance of releasing stress as a proven way to enhance mental and physical health and well being, build resilience to pressure and strain, and emphasize the importance of controlled breathing to manage body-mind states.
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In this session Annie will share with us her most recent project, the Story of Stuff, where we will explore the global materials economy and its impact on economy, environment and health. She will give us insight into her work from the past two decades to help raise awareness about international sustainability and environmental health issues and will share information on her work with the Global Anti-Incinerator Alliance, Health Care without Harm, Essential Information and Greenpeace International.
Annie Leonard is an expert in international sustainability and environmental health issues, with more than 20 years of experience investigating factories and dumps around the world. Coordinator of the Funders Workgroup for Sustainable Production and Consumption, a funder collaborative working for a sustainable and just world, Annie communicates worldwide about the impact of consumerism and materialism on global economies and international health.
She currently serves on the boards of GAIA, the International Forum for Globalization and the Environmental Health Fund. Previously she has served on the boards of the Grassroots Recycling Network, the Environmental Health Fund, Global Greengrants India and Greenpeace India.
In this session Annie will share with us her most recent project, the Story of Stuff, where we will explore the global materials economy and its impact on economy, environment and health. She will give us insight into her work from the past two decades to help raise awareness about international sustainability and environmental health issues and will share information on her work with the Global Anti-Incinerator Alliance, Health Care without Harm, Essential Information and Greenpeace International.
Annie Leonard is an expert in international sustainability and environmental health issues, with more than 20 years of experience investigating factories and dumps around the world. Coordinator of the Funders Workgroup for Sustainable Production and Consumption, a funder collaborative working for a sustainable and just world, Annie communicates worldwide about the impact of consumerism and materialism on global economies and international health.
She currently serves on the boards of GAIA, the International Forum for Globalization and the Environmental Health Fund. Previously she has served on the boards of the Grassroots Recycling Network, the Environmental Health Fund, Global Greengrants India and Greenpeace India.
Annie Leonard is an expert in international sustainability and environmental health issues, with more than 20 years of experience investigating factories and dumps around the world. Coordinator of the Funders Workgroup for Sustainable Production and Consumption, a funder collaborative working for a sustainable and just world, Annie communicates worldwide about the impact of consumerism and materialism on global economies and international health.
She currently serves on the boards of GAIA, the International Forum for Globalization and the Environmental Health Fund. Previously she has served on the boards of the Grassroots Recycling Network, the Environmental Health Fund, Global Greengrants India and Greenpeace India.