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Mindfulness Meditation Sessions. Sessions consist of brief instruction followed by a 25-minute meditation session. All are welcome. There is no charge for these sessions. They are held on Thursdays from 12:30 to 1:00 P.M. With Kosin Paley Ellison, MFA, LMSW and Robert Chodo Campbell, HHC, co-founders of the New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care (www.zencare.org) and Directors of the Contemplative Care Program in the Department of Integrative Medicine at Beth Israel Medical Center This nine month series of Wednesday evenings is designed as an experiential learning container for individuals to explore and befriend their fears of eath. Through meditation, reading, writing and group discussion, we will practice together as if this were our last year to live. We will review our life and our connections to others. Most importantly we will create a safe space for intimacy to face our fears and for courageous reflection. This is a unique opportunity for deep reflection on our lives and our inevitable death. For additional information or to register call 646 935-2248. Dates: 9 Wednesday Nights from 6:30 to 8:30 pm Cost: $450 (Proceeds will support the Contemplative Care Program of the Department of Integrative Medicine at Beth Israel)
Caring for Yourself in the 21st Century Are you craving some overdue rest, searching for respite from physical or emotional discomfort or looking for ways to unplug from the outside world and renew? Stress is a part of life but how we handle stress can be under our control. When we are stressed our bodies release a burst of fight or flight hormones that should then return to normal. But when stress is nonstop, our inner alarm system fails to shut off which deeply taxes our bodies. At the Center for Health and Healing, we offer diverse approaches to reset your alarm system. We have designed a comprehensive stress management program for health promotion and healing using holistic approaches that integrate body, mind and spirit. This effective stress management program includes the use of simple relaxation techniques, imagery, meditation, aromatherapy, Reiki, biofeedback, and gentle yoga stretching. In this program, you will learn how to use these healing practices and incorporate them into your daily life to promote wellness and prevent disease. By having a variety of options of healing techniques, you can find the approaches that work best for you to manage 21st century stress linked to 80% of today’s major medical conditions. •Aromatherapy uses pure essential plant oils which are extracted, diluted, and taken in with the breath or applied to the body to reduce stress and promote a calm, relaxed state. Stress affects everyone but managing stress will reduce its potential harmful effects on your body, mind and spirit. So step up to health and well-being, and come and join this practical Integrative Stress Management Program. Introduction to Mind-Body Healing Techniques for Self-Care Time: Offered any of the following Tuesday evenings from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Summer Dates 2010: August 24th and 31st, September 21st and 28th Fall Dates 2010: October 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, November 2nd and 16th Place: Center for Health and Healing, 245 Fifth Ave at 28th Street, NY NY. 10016 Price: $40 for the one 1½ hr session Presenters: Aurora Ocampo, RN, MA, CNS, is a highly trained and experienced practitioner of complementary modalities including biofeedback, Therapeutic touch, and Reiki and is certified in Imagery and Aromatherapy. She has introduced and integrated these healing modalities in Beth Israel Medical Center, NY by offering training programs and providing direct patient care. She strongly believes that these healing techniques which utilize the body/mind/spirit, strengthen the body’s innate capacity to heal and thus enhance its response to the conventional methods of treatment. Caroline Ortiz, RN, MSN, MPH is a practitioner of Reiki, Restorative/Therapeutic Yoga, and Aromatherapy. She has been instrumental in promoting integrative philosophies and practice within conventional healthcare settings through collaborative work in New York City with Beth Israel Medical Center’s Integrative Medicine Department. As an ardent supporter of holistic healing approaches and of complementary modalities to enhance individual medical treatments, she continues to work individually and within institutions to improve healthcare delivery one person at a time. Call 646-935-2248 to hold a spot Integrative Stress Management (Series of 5 Classes) Stress is a dynamic and complex interaction between a person and life. It describes our physical, mental, and emotional reactions to life’s various conditions, changes, and demands. When threatened, our body releases a burst of fight-or-flight response hormones, but then, levels return to normal. However, the nonstop stress of modern life means that our alarm system rarely shuts off and, over time, leads to serious chronic health problems. This series of 5 Integrative Stress Management Classes provides you with practical and effective tools to reset your alarm system so your body is not on constant “red alert” and will help you manage 21st century stress, linked to 80% of today’s major medical conditions. Session I: Aromatherapy, or essential oil therapy, is much more than surrounding yourself with pleasant botanical aromas. Pure essential oils are extracted from various parts of a plant, diluted, and taken in with the breath or by applying it on the body to reduce stress, and promote a calm, relaxed state. In aromatherapy, consideration of individual sensitivities and preferences is paramount to a safe and effective experience. *Learn the “m” technique, a method of applying the essential oil to achieve an ultimate relaxed and calm state. Materials: Session II: The power of Imagery can be used by anyone, in any situation, and at any time to access our vast inner resources. A skillful practitioner gently leads you into the world between reality and imagination that can be a source of great insight and wisdom. Imagery is often used to cope with challenging situations, to regain a sense of personal control, and to connect with our inner self. Session III: Reiki (“rei” means universal and “ki” means vital life force or energy) is a traditional Japanese practice used for deep relaxation, to ease physical and emotional discomforts, for natural energy replenishment, and to enhance the body’s innate healing abilities. Reiki involves the practitioner’s gentle laying on of hands (or non-touch as preferred) on select locations on the body to bring energetic balance. Because you are fully clothed during the treatment, in a comfortable position, and involves only light touch — no deep pressure, manipulation, or massage – Reiki is available to just about everyone! Session IV: Biofeedback is a safe, powerful therapy that, through self-observation, regulation, and mastery, teaches you how to effectively adjust mental and physical functions to improve overall health. Simple devices are used to measure and record “feedback” from the body, and this constant information then serves as a guide toward a deeper level of self-understanding and control. Session V: Restorative Yoga honors the nurturing side of yoga by highlighting nearly effortless poses and gentle breathing that quiet the mind. This form of yoga uses soft stretches and the body’s own response to gravity to lead you into deep relaxation and profound inner healing. Because of this, restorative yoga is equally valuable to those with compromised health states as well as “healthy” people, yogis or those with no prior yoga experience alike. Materials: Breathwork and Meditation are included in each session: While we usually breathe without much thought, it is actually the foundation of self awareness and subtle communication with your body. The key is conscious breathing, or Breathwork. This practice transforms passive inhalation/exhalation into an active and progressive state of calm and inner quiet, promoting tranquility and a well-rooted connection with the physical and emotional body. Meditation is a practice that focuses on calming the mind by concentrating on the breath or on a symbol of peace to reach a state of deep relaxation. Studies indicate that meditation may induce a host of biochemical and physical changes (the relaxation response) affecting metabolism, heart rate, respiration, blood pressure and brain chemistry. While meditation has been used in multiple medical settings with the chronically and terminally ill, it is also a powerful part of self-care and good health maintenance. All classes will be held at the Continuum Center for Health and Healing, a healing environment where you can learn, relax, and rejuvenate all at the same time. Time: 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Thursday evenings Fall Classes: Winter Classes: Spring Classes 2011: Place: Center for Health and Healing, 245 Fifth Ave at 28th Street, NY NY. 10016 Fee: $50 any 1 ½ hour session Call 646-935-2248 to schedule a spot Individual Consultations/Treatment: By Appointment Only Initial 1+ hour session, $175 Follow up ¾ -1 hour session, $150 Call 646-935-2265 for an appointment
At The Continuum Center for Health and Healing Each course cycle lasts eight weeks and consists of: Fall 2010 Cycle: 8 Thursday Evening Sessions: Saturday Session: Research has shown that participants in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Programs report: Registration and Information: Elaine Retholtz has been practicing mindfulness meditation since 1988. In 2004, she completed the internship in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, and in 2005, the Teacher Development Intensive at the Center for Mindfulness in Worcester Massachusetts. She is also a graduate of the Spirit Rock Community Dharma Leaders Program. Elaine has been teaching the traditional 8 week MBSR program at the Jewish Community Center in Manhattan since 2005. In addition, she adapted the MBSR program into a 3-day model suitable for use in institutions. At Tri-State College of Acupuncture, she teaches MBSR to first year students. Here she also guides students in cultivating mindfulness of the experience of learning to be acupuncturists and taking on the identity of healers. As part of a facility-wide staff stress reduction initiative, she trained the staff at Rivington House, a residential facility for people living with AIDS. Pre and post measures of participating staff showed significant decreases in perceived stress and emotional exhaustion, and increases in self-compassion. As a result of her experience at Tri-State and Rivington House, she is very interested in using MBSR as a vehicle for institutional culture change. Elaine is an associate teacher at New York Insight Meditation Center. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ This course is being taught by RJ Buckle Associates certified instructors: Aurora Ocampo, MA, RN, CS and Debbie Freund, RN, LMT. Dr. Jane Buckle,PhD,RN created this course following extensive clinical aromatherapy training. Dr Buckle carried out one of the earliest clinical trials on aromatherapy in a hospital setting. She has a B Phil in Complementary Medicine (UK), MA in Clinical Aromatherapy (UK), a PhD in Health Management (USA) and was an NIH-funded Research Fellow at the Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of Pennsylvania. She is the author of Clinical Aromatherapy: Essential Oils in Practice, Churchill Livingstone, 2003. This course is divided into 4 modules over 12 months. Each module is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Packs of medicinal strength essential oils (from a selection of suppliers) must be purchased at each module. Module 1 introduces the core concepts of clinical aromatherapy: evidence-based and research-backed. May 15 & 16, 2010 Module 2 covers the use of essential oils for infection and stress control within a nursing/healthcare framework. July 10 & 11, 2010 Module 3 outlines the chemistry of essential oils. Tutorial on student exam project. October 2 & 3, 2010 Module 4 covers women’s health, chronic pain, cancer, and AIDS. Integration: policies and protocols. Exam prep. Second tutorial on exam project. December 4 & 5, 2010 Certification Exam consists of two parts: written paper and presentation of project. The results are externally assessed. Successful completion of both parts is required for certification as a Certified Clinical Aromatherapy Practitioner (CCAP). Each participant must also complete 33 case studies. For additional information see www.rjbuckle.com Cost Additional associated costs will include Clinical Aromatherapy: Essential Oils in Practice. This book ($40)can be ordered at amazon.com. The required essential oils vary in price from $65 — $150 per module payable by check or cash at the start of each class. Registration Fee: To register, call: (646) 935-2275 or send completed registration form & check or money order payable to: Bone Builders WHEN: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM WHERE: Beth Israel Medical Center, 16th Street and First Avenue COST: $130 for a 5-week session (Total of 10 classes that meet twice a week) CLASS SIZE: Limited to 12 people Class leader: Barbara Schildcrout has a Master’s degree in Physical Therapy from Columbia University. Her 13 years of experience at BIMC includes work with all types of patient groups including patients with geriatric, orthopedic, cardiac, neurological and musculoskeletal diagnoses. Learn about osteoporosis, be guided through gentle and progressive exercises, improve walking patterns, enhance balance through exercise, learn a safe model for a walking program, learn about the use of free weights and theraband,and more. To learn more about the program or to be on their mailing list, Professional Classes & Events Click here for more information about professional education offerings. Top |
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