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