3 Workshops designed for health professionals

To assist both the therapist and the client with current Wellness theory & practices in Positive Ageing and Spirituality.

Jo-Anne Baker (MA.C.Psych) and Esmé Holmes (MA.C.Psych) are running holistic wellness workshops. These are a synthesis of current research regarding health, fitness, psychological and emotional lifestyle factors that promote positive, healthy ageing. This information has been presented at International Conference on Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, Granada University, Spain (2007), International Longevity Conference Melbourne (2006), Quality of Life Conference Deakin University Melbourne (2006), Golden Door Elysia Heath Resort, Hunter Valley NSW (2006).

These workshops incorporate a preventative and empowering program to maintain health, happiness and longevity. Jo-Anne and Esmé draw on a blend of 35 years of diverse study and practices from indigenous, eastern and western health and spirituality.

Each of the three workshops can either be taken individually or together, as the information is different in each one. A workbook and readings will be supplied.

1. Healthy Ageing

A way to maintain wellness for any age

Part of the Healthy Ageing workshop is an adaptation from the Wellness model developed by psychologists Dr J. Myers & Dr T. Sweeney, University of Florida, University of North Carolina USA. The very core of this model is spirituality and covers areas such as nutrition, exercise, lifestyle and positive psychology. This model can easily be adapted and used with clients.

What you will get out of the workshop

• Information & tools to target specific health and fitness needs
• Ways to support & maintain lifestyle changes
• State-of-the-art psychological techniques to help clients stay happy as they age

Workshop Overview

The Workshop will cover:

• Breakdown of Wellness Model (University of Florida, University of North Carolina USA.) and workbook
• Identify key areas for change
• Ways to maintain optimal wellness
• Integration of mind, body & spirit
• Supportive techniques to use with clients

Date: 19th April 2008
Time: 8.45am to 5.00pm
Venue: The Centre, 14 Francis St Randwick Sydney
Cost: $200 early bird by 5th April $160 (lunch included)

2. S-pirituality & S-ageing

Jo-Anne and Esmé will use teaching methods from their own proven experience, reputable Health Professionals and literature to expanding understanding of spirituality and self-awareness.
This can be used easily with clients who are searching for a deeper meaning or understanding in life.
There are no specific religious models that are used in this workshop as it draws on a synthesis of Indigenous wisdom, both eastern and western spiritual beliefs; such as Buddhism, Christianity and Judaism (Kabbalah).

This workshop is designed for therapists or individuals of any spiritual belief who may be;

• Searching for meaning
• Healing from trauma or crisis
• Looking for positive transformative tools
• Dealing with health issues
• Simply wanting to expand spiritual creativity and self awareness

What you will get out of the workshop

• Cultivate a sense of peace and tranquility through visual exercises
• Understanding ritual to expand joyousness & celebration of simple daily activity
• Techniques to help the individual let go of the past regrets or loss

The Workshop will cover

• Radical Forgiveness
• Meditation & Self-hypnosis
• Mitzvah therapy
• How to create passion in life
• Expand creativity

Workshop Overview

• Find ways to explore interconnectedness of spirituality and balance in everyday life
• Identify life crisis points and key areas for change
• Find ways to maintain optimal wellness through integration of Mind, Body & Spirit
• Expand supportive techniques to use with clients

Date: 17th May 2008
Time: 8.45am to 5.00pm
Venue: The Centre, 14 Francis St Randwick Sydney
Cost: $200 early bird by 5th May $160 (lunch included)

3. Positive(anti)-ageing and Menopause

Ever felt left in the dark about menopause and what to expect? Confused about the many choices of treatment, wanting desperately to feel in your power as a woman and rediscover your energy and your libido?
Then this workshop is for you!

Jo-Anne and Esmé who are both in their 50's have designed this workshop to utilise their experience and current research, to help women become more empowered to make informative decisions to stay young, health and active as they age.

Clear information will be provided to understand hormonal changes and the options of natural and synthetic HRT treatments. The areas of emotional, psychological and physical adjustment, that might need to be taken, plus how to kick start healthy lifestyle.

This workshop is designed for both health practitioners and the general public.

The Workshop will cover

• Hormones and the endocrine system
• Peri-menopause & menopause
• Nutrition & lifestyle influences
• HRT, (blended medications) Troches (alternative HRT), DHEA
• Yoga postures to assist hormonal balance
• Libido

Workshop Overview

• Physical & psychological changes as women age
• Hormones
• Helpful nutrition & lifestyle information
• Libido & sexual response
• Yoga, meditation and self relaxation

Date: 31st May 2008
Time: 8.45am to 5.00pm
Venue: The Centre, 14 Francis St, Randwick Sydney
Cost: $200 early bird by 19th May $160 (lunch included)

Ongoing Professional Development (OPD) Points for ASCH, ACA, AHA-one point for one hour of attendance (7 points).

3 Workshops designed for general public of all ages and background

Jo-Anne Baker (MA.C.Psych) and Esmé Holmes (MA.C.Psych) are running holistic wellness workshops. These are a synthesis of current research regarding health, fitness, psychological and emotional lifestyle factors that promote positive, healthy ageing. This information has been presented at International Conference on Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, Granada University, Spain (2007), International Longevity Conference Melbourne (2006), Quality of Life Conference Deakin University Melbourne (2006), Golden Door Elysia Heath Resort, Hunter Valley NSW (2006)

These workshops incorporate a preventative and empowering program to maintain health, happiness and longevity. Jo-Anne and Esmé draw on a blend of 35 years of diverse study and practices from indigenous, eastern and western health and spirituality.

Each of the three workshops can either be taken individually or together, as the information is different in each one. A workbook will be supplied.

1. Healthy Ageing

A way to maintain wellness for any age

This one day workshop is designed to equip you with a easy way to understand current research and practical information. This will assist you to change any areas that you feel necessary and help you in maintaining fitness, health and a positive ways of thinking.

What you will get out of the day:

• Information to target specific health, fitness & psychological needs
• Strategies to support optimum health as we age.
• Targeting health risk factors
• Supportive ways to think about issues and problems

A workbook will be provided to support your ongoing health and happiness.

Workshop Overview

• Understanding the Wellness model and how to use your workbook
• Identifying your own area of focus
• Ways to maintain optimum wellness
• Integration of Mind, Body & Spirit

Date: 12th April 2008
Time: 8.45am to 5.00pm
Venue: The Centre, 14 Francis St Randwick Sydney
Cost: $200 early bird by 29th March $160 (lunch included)

2. S-pirituality & S-ageing

Jo-Anne and Esmé will use teaching methods from their own proven experience, reputable Health Professionals and literature to expand your understanding of spirituality and self-awareness.
The exercises and techniques can easily applied in everyday life.

There are no specific religious models that are used in this workshop, as it draws on a synthesis of both eastern and western spiritual beliefs such as Buddhism, Christianity and Judaism (Kabbalah).

This workshop is designed for individuals of any spiritual belief who may be;

• Searching for meaning
• Healing from trauma or crisis
• Looking for positive transformative tools
• Dealing with health issues
• Simply wanting to expand spiritual creativity and self awareness

What you will get out of the workshop

• Cultivate a sense of peace and tranquility through visual exercises
• Understanding ritual to expand joyousness & celebration of simple daily activity
• Techniques to help the individual let go of the past regrets or loss

The Workshop will cover

• Radical Forgiveness
• Meditation & Self-hypnosis
• Mitzvah therapy
• How to create passion in life
• Expand creativity

Workshop Overview

• Find ways to explore interconnectedness of spirituality and balance in everyday life
• Identify life crisis points and key areas for change
• Find ways to maintain optimal wellness through integration of Mind, Body & Spirit
• Expand supportive techniques to use for yourself

Date: 17th May 2008
Time: 8.45am to 5.00pm
Venue: The Centre, 14 Francis St Randwick Sydney
Cost:$200.00 early bird by 5th May $160 ( lunch included)

3. Positive(anti)-ageing and Menopause

Ever felt left in the dark about menopause and what to expect? Confused about the many choices of treatment, wanting desperately to feel in your power as a woman and rediscover your energy and your libido?
Then this workshop is for you!

Jo-Anne and Esmé who are both in their 50's have designed this workshop to utilise their experience and current research, to help women become more empowered to make informative decisions to stay young, health and active as they age.

Clear information will be provided to understand hormonal changes and the options of natural and synthetic HRT treatments. The areas of emotional, psychological and physical adjustment, that might need to be taken, plus how to kick start healthy lifestyle.

This workshop is designed for both health practitioners and the general public.

The Workshop will cover

• Hormones and the endocrine system
• Peri-menopause & menopause
• Nutrition & lifestyle influences
• HRT, (blended medications) Troches (alternative HRT), DHEA
• Yoga postures to assist hormonal balance
• Libido

Workshop Overview

• Physical & psychological changes as women age
• Hormones
• Helpful nutrition & lifestyle information
• Libido & sexual response.
• Yoga, meditation and self relaxation

Date: 31st May 2008
Time: 8.45am to 5.00pm
Venue: The Centre, 14 Francis St, Randwick Sydney
Cost: $200 early bird by 19th May $160 (lunch included)