Consider this:

Fact: Men and Women respond very differently to stress and burnout, both  behaviorally and physiologically.

Fact: Nursing is 92% women and burnout is a major problem.

Fact: Women burn out very intensely and differently from men and require a whole new paradigm of healing.
Program
My program has been created within this new paradigm of healing.

Developed for all levels of nursing management and staff, my comprehensive courses are designed for women, and men who work with women, to create a new environment in healthcare delivery.
1) "The Art of Managing Women: New Dimensions in Nursing Management"      *A course for all levels of nursing management   
    Can you imagine how you would feel if you discovered the "secrets" of
    successfully managing your team (comprised primarily of women) and you
    received accolades from higher management, peers, staff and patients?
    It all begins with understanding the physical/mental/emotional differences 
    between men and women ...   
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4) "Meditation for Nurses"
                        *A course for both management & staff
     Wouldn't life be different if you were able to manage your daily
     stress/burnout and be able to relax and breeeee-athe throughout your
     day?  And, wouldn't it be helpful for you to be able to navigate
     through your day in a grounded, centered efficient way, even whe there
     is chaos and overwhelm all around you?
     It's easier than you could ever imagine!   ...
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2) "Understanding & Working with Women: New Dimensions for
    Nursing Staff"    *A course for all levels of teams
    Can you imagine being part of a nursing team that handles stress
     effectively and functions  together in cooperation, appreciation, support
     and harmony? Where your coworkers 'have your back' and you actually
     enjoy coming to work? ...                                        
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3) "Chair Massage for Nurses"
                        *A course for both Management & Staff
     Would you like to be able to open congested sinuses in 3 minutes, relieve
     most headaches in 5 minutes and relieve pain and tension in the body
     in 10 minutes?  And would you be impressed to know that all this can be
     accomplished fully clothed, from the convenience of an ordinary chair? ...  
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The Art of Managing Women:  New Dimensions in Nursing Management

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It all begins with understanding the physical/mental/emotional differences between men and women and how each works best in a
team environment, with a focus on the art of managing women. It progresses to creating efficient teams that work together in
cooperation,  mutual support, appreciation and interactive self-care.

The end result is a happier and energized YOU, a happier staff and happier patients!

*This experiential program is designed to work hand-in-hand with the "Understanding & Working with Women: New Dimensions for Nursing Staff" course.

*CE's available
   


Course Content:

Module 1:  *Effects of burnout   
                      *How women function
Module 2:  *Stress in the workplace   
                      *Management styles and women
                      *Your management "Pearl"
Module 3:  *Behavioral concepts unique to women   
                      *New perspectives on emotions and feelings
                      *Process for utilizing Inner Wisdom
Module 4:  *Overview & application of heart-centered communication
                       principles
Module 5:  *Rationale for silence for women
                       *Dynamics for dealing with power struggles
Module 6:  *Men's strengths & challenges
                       *Dynamics of men and women working together
                       *Management wisdom


These 6, 1 hour modules are designed with flexibility and may be taken all in one day or divided into segments.



Understanding & Working With Women: New Dimensions for Nursing Staff

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It all begins with being aware of the physical/mental/emotional differences between men and women and how they work best together, with a focus on working with women.
It progresses to managing stress and eliminating the root cause of burnout through the development of interactive self-care and team functioning.
The end result is happier and healthier nurses who give better patient care!

                                       
*This experiential program is designed to work hand-in-hand with the: "The Art of Managing Women: New Dimensions in Nursing Management" course.
*CE's available


Course Content:
Module 1:  *Burnout
                       *Team function
                      *Intro to understanding women
Module 2:  *Stress reduction
                       *Women in teams
                       *Your personal "Pearl"
Module 3:  *Hormonal & behavorial responses in women
                       *Benefits of emotions & feelings
                       *Inner wisdom
Module 4:  *Components & exercises in heart centered communication
Module 5:  *Challenging situations
                       *The role of silence for women
                       *How to develop self/team
Module 6:  *Understanding men
                       *Men & women working together
                       *Tips for teams

These 6, 1 hour modules are designed with flexibility and may be taken all in one day or divided into segments.

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That's exactly what these 3 experiential , hands-on classes teach nurses to do! Using the powerful combination of Swedish massage kneading strokes and myotherapy trigger points, you will learn to apply these innovative techniques in a therapeutic way to promote new levels of health and well being. These skills can be easily integrated into your nursing care plan and are very powerful to use with other nurses in a spirit of team building and nurses-helping-nurses.



*These 3, 1 hour modules are best if taken all together in a 3 hour presentation but have the flexibility to be taken in segments.

*CE's available
         

Course Content:
Module 1: Head, Neck & Shoulder Massage
                  *Indications for massage
                       *Breathing & grounding techniques
                       *Swedish kneading strokes
                       *Trigger point release
                       *Tactile assessment/evaluation
Module 2:  *Relieving Headaches & Opening Sinuses
                       * Role of stress & tension in head & sinus pain/congestion
                       *Massage & trigger points related to opening sinuses and
                        relieving headaches
                       *Eliciting feedback
Module 3:  *Whole Body Stress Relief
                      *Effects of body tension
                       *Interconnectedness between body parts
                       *Applying previously learned techniques to entire body
                       *Integrating massage & trigger points into nursing practice

Chair Massage For Nurses
Meditation For Nurses

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Meditation is a powerful way to do all that and more!  It can help to renew and regenerate you body, mind and spirit!
This meditation course is designed especially to meet the needs of nurses. It assists in promoting new levels of personal and professional functioning, improves health and wellness, and is helpful in treating and preventing burnout. It can be easily integrated into your personal lifestyle as well as into your nursing care plan.

CE's available.
    

Course Content:
Module 1: Beta & Alpha
                 *Overview of meditation & brainwave states
                     *Focus on Beta & Alpha states
                     *Essentials of breathing & relaxation
                     *Clinical applications
Module 2: Alpha
                 *Body preparation exercises
                      *Nose breathing
                      *Active & reflective meditations/experiences
                      *Benefits of both styles
Module 3:  Theta
                    *Physiology of theta state
                      *Theta meditation/experience
                      *Integration into nursing practice
Module 4: *Walking Meditation
                  *Right & left brain function
                       *Soft eye technique
                       *Walking meditation/experience
                       *Implications for self & patients

These 4, 1 hour modules are designed with flexibility and may be taken all in one day or divided into segments.