Self-Care Retreat for Healthcare & Education Workers

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS WORKSHOP CAN BE PRESESENTED AS A 1/2 DAY RETREAT. IT CAN ALSO BE PRESENTED AT YOUR WORKPLACE.

One of the greatest health issues plaguing out society, identified by the World Health Organization as “the biggest health epidemic of the 21st century” is stress leading to burnout. It is believed to cost American’s up to $300 billion per year in healthcare costs, both personal and business. It impacts every part of your physical, social, psychological, and spiritual self and can have dramatic effects. With the right tools, some simple movement and mindful strategies, one has the power to greatly decrease the negative effects of stress and improve personal health, happiness and well-being.

Come join us for a one-day workshop at Pavillon, 241 Mill Springs N.C 28756 to look at and learn coping skills to make life fuller and more meaningful. This workshop is available free of charge to all Health Care Providers and Teachers that work in Polk County NC.

For more information, call Maria at 828-694-2300, ext 193

Daily Schedule

Opening Circle, Stress and Burnout Survey

(What is burnout? Where does my stress live? What do I want to learn?)

Introduction to Journaling for Stress reduction (Journals included)

(Learning the power of calming ourselves through a fun writing exercise.)

Creative Expression

(Expressing our stressors and places of struggle through a creative process. )

Lunch

Mindful Movement and Breath Work

(The effects on our body, mind and spirit through the use of movement, mindfulness and breath.)

Tools for Calming

(Coping skills to help create calming moments throughout the day.)

Gentle Stress Reduction Movement

(Stress reduction movement)

Taking it Home

(Putting it into practice when returning home.)