NURSES: LEARN AND EARN CONTACT HOURS
Holistic Nursing Certification Prep Workshops
Get ready to learn and earn contact hours with Entourage Health's holistic nursing workshops! These workshops are part of our holistic nursing certification prep program and an opportunity for you to learn more about holistic nursing principles while gaining contact hours without committing to the full program.
Upcoming Workshops
OCT 25
1PM EST -
3PM EST
Mindful Resilience for Nursing Professionals: A Path to Wellness with Dr. Dave Johnson
Earn 2 Contact Hours
During this immersive two-hour workshop, Dr. Johnson will guide you through the intricacies of mindfulness as a powerful tool to mitigate distress, burnout, and compassion fatigue. With an empathetic understanding of the unique pressures faced by nursing professionals, this session is tailored to address the signs and symptoms of burnout syndrome, post-traumatic stress, moral distress, as well as hostility and lateral violence encountered in the workplace.
NOV 22
1PM EST -
3PM EST
Online Book Club: Mindful Exploration of "The Craving Mind" with Dr. Dave Johnson and Sarah Weaver.
Earn 10 Contact Hours
This workshop is more than a book club; it's an opportunity to explore the depths of mindfulness and habits within the context of nursing and personal wellness. Dr. Dave Johnson and Sarah Weaver will facilitate a space of learning, reflection, and growth as we collectively navigate "The Craving Mind" and its implications for our practices and lives.
Master Therapeutic Communication: A Virtual Workshop for Nursing Excellence
Date: Sept 27, 2024 | Time: 1:00 - 3:00 PM , 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PST
Earn 2 Contact Hours
Description: Join us for an exceptional two-hour virtual workshop tailored specifically for discerning nursing professionals eager to elevate their communication skills. At Entourage Health, we understand that the art of communication is as crucial as the science of medicine in delivering high-quality patient care.
"Mastering Therapeutic Communication" offers a refined learning experience where participants will delve into the nuances of various communication styles and discover how to harmonize their intentions with their interactions. This workshop is meticulously designed to help you transform everyday encounters into therapeutic communications that foster profound connections with your patients.
Key Highlights
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Understanding Communication Types:
Gain insights into different modes of communication and their applications in nursing.
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Centering and Intention:
Learn techniques to align your internal state with your professional interactions for more impactful communication.
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Building Relationships:
Enhance your relationship-building skills to create a therapeutic atmosphere for your patients.
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Environmental Influence:
Explore how environmental factors can affect communication efficacy and learn strategies to optimize your surroundings.
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Employing Open-Ended Questions:
Master the use of open-ended questions to encourage patient expression and gather deeper insights.
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Pattern Recognition:
Develop skills to identify communication patterns that can inform patient care strategies.
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Pattern Recognition:
Develop skills to identify communication patterns that can inform patient care strategies.
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Facilitating Patient Action:
Learn how to motivate and empower patients to take active roles in their health journey.
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Impact of Personal Values:
Understand how your values can impact your communication and relationships with patients.
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Managing Stress:
Discover ways to minimize stress and its effects on communication.
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The Brain-Heart Connection:
Unpack the science behind emotional intelligence and its significance in nursing communication.
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Creating Coherence:
Learn methods to ensure consistency and clarity in communication, enhancing patient understanding and compliance.
This workshop is designed for nurses who aspire to distinguish themselves in their field and enhance their professional practice through advanced communication skills. Equip yourself with the knowledge to transcend traditional nursing roles and become a leader in therapeutic communication.
Join us and transform the way you connect with your patients, creating not only better outcomes but also a more fulfilling professional experience.
Spaces are limited, ensuring a boutique learning environment. Secure your spot today and step into a role that goes beyond everyday nursing—an extraordinary opportunity to revolutionize healthcare interactions.
Earn 2 contact hours.
Cost:$20
Mindful Resilience for Nursing Professionals: A Path to Wellness with Dr. Dave Johnson
Date: Oct 25th, 2024 | Time: 1:00 - 3:00 PM , 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PST
Earn 2 Contact Hours
Description: In the demanding world of healthcare, where the well-being of others rests in your hands, it is paramount to also embrace your own journey towards wholeness and resilience. Entourage Health cordially invites you to an exclusive virtual workshop, "Mindful Resilience for Nursing Professionals," led by the esteemed Dr. Dave Johnson. This enlightening session is designed for the discerning nurse who seeks to navigate the complexities of modern healthcare with grace, strength, and a deep sense of well-being.
During this immersive two-hour workshop, Dr. Johnson will guide you through the intricacies of mindfulness as a powerful tool to mitigate distress, burnout, and compassion fatigue. With an empathetic understanding of the unique pressures faced by nursing professionals, this session is tailored to address the signs and symptoms of burnout syndrome, post-traumatic stress, moral distress, as well as hostility and lateral violence encountered in the workplace.
Key Highlights
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Managing Distress:
Recognize the nuanced manifestations of stress and trauma in your professional life.
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Cultivating Compassion:
Discover strategies to maintain a compassionate presence for patients without depleting your personal reserves.
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Exploring Resilience:
Uncover the pillars of resilience that enable you to thrive amidst challenges.
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Appreciative Inquiry and Self-Care:
Engage in appreciative inquiry to celebrate strengths and identify areas of growth, alongsside practical self-care questions and skills crititcal for sustained well-being.
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Mindfulness and Reflection Practices:
Participate in variety of mindfulness meditations, adn reflective practices like journaling designed to foster a deeper connection with your inner seld and enhance personal insights.
JOIN US
Dr. Dave Johnson, with his wealth of experience and compassionate approach, will illuminate the path to cultivating a mindful and resilient professional identity.
This workshop not only offers an opportunity to acquire practical skills but also to partake in a shared experience of discovery and empowerment with fellow nursing professionals. We invite you to reserve your place in this transformative workshop.
Embrace this exclusive opportunity to refine your practice, replenish your spirit, and redefine the essence of nursing care.
Join us in rekindling your passion for nursing through the power of mindfulness, and embark on a rewarding journey towards personal excellence and professional fulfillment.
Earn 2 Contact Hours
Cost: $20
Mindful Resilience for Nursing Professionals: A Path to Wellness with Dr. Dave Johnson
Date: Oct 25th, 2024 | Time: 1:00 - 3:00 PM , 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PST
Earn 2 Contact Hours
Description: In the demanding world of healthcare, where the well-being of others rests in your hands, it is paramount to also embrace your own journey towards wholeness and resilience. Entourage Health cordially invites you to an exclusive virtual workshop, "Mindful Resilience for Nursing Professionals," led by the esteemed Dr. Dave Johnson. This enlightening session is designed for the discerning nurse who seeks to navigate the complexities of modern healthcare with grace, strength, and a deep sense of well-being.
During this immersive two-hour workshop, Dr. Johnson will guide you through the intricacies of mindfulness as a powerful tool to mitigate distress, burnout, and compassion fatigue. With an empathetic understanding of the unique pressures faced by nursing professionals, this session is tailored to address the signs and symptoms of burnout syndrome, post-traumatic stress, moral distress, as well as hostility and lateral violence encountered in the workplace.
Key Highlights
-
Managing Distress:
Recognize the nuanced manifestations of stress and trauma in your professional life.
-
Cultivating Compassion:
Discover strategies to maintain a compassionate presence for patients without depleting your personal reserves.
-
Exploring Resilience:
Uncover the pillars of resilience that enable you to thrive amidst challenges.
-
Appreciative Inquiry and Self-Care:
Engage in appreciative inquiry to celebrate strengths and identify areas of growth, alongsside practical self-care questions and skills crititcal for sustained well-being.
-
Mindfulness and Reflection Practices:
Participate in variety of mindfulness meditations, adn reflective practices like journaling designed to foster a deeper connection with your inner seld and enhance personal insights.
JOIN US
Dr. Dave Johnson, with his wealth of experience and compassionate approach, will illuminate the path to cultivating a mindful and resilient professional identity.
This workshop not only offers an opportunity to acquire practical skills but also to partake in a shared experience of discovery and empowerment with fellow nursing professionals. We invite you to reserve your place in this transformative workshop.
Embrace this exclusive opportunity to refine your practice, replenish your spirit, and redefine the essence of nursing care.
Join us in rekindling your passion for nursing through the power of mindfulness, and embark on a rewarding journey towards personal excellence and professional fulfillment.
Earn 2 Contact Hours
Cost: $20
Online Book Club: Mindful Exploration of "The Craving Mind" with Dr. Dave Johnson and Sarah Weaver
Date: November 22nd, 2024 | Time: 1:00 - 3:00 PM , 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PST
Earn 10 Contact Hours
Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and professional growth with our online book club workshop, spotlighting the provocative and enlightening text, "The Craving Mind: From Cigarettes to Smartphones to Love – Why We Get Hooked and How We Can Break Bad Habits" by Judson Brewer (2017). Directed by the insightful Dr. Dave Johnson alongside Sarah Weaver, this workshop is designed to illuminate the science of habits and addiction through the lens of mindfulness, offering invaluable insights for holistic nursing practice.
Before The Session
Participants are expected to engage with the material and themselves in a profound and introspective manner. Required pre-workshop activities include:
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Comprehensive Reading:
Immerse yourself in "The Craving Mind," covering not only the core ten chapters but also the forward, preface, introduction, and epilogue. This thorough understanding will scaffold our discussions and reflections.
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Mindfulness Personality Assessment:
Delve into the appendix of the book to find and complete the mindfulness personality type evaluation. Understanding your unique mindfulness profile will enhance your engagement with the material and the practical exercises during our workshop.
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Insightful Reflection:
Reflect on your reading to identify three key insights that resonate with your practice as a holistic nurse. Consider how these revelations could influence your approach to care, wellness, and professional development.
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Curious Inquiry:
Cultivate a question borne from your reading - a query that challenges, puzzles, or intrigues you. Take the initiative to investigate, seeking answers or further understanding before we convene. This proactive exploration will spark richer, more meaningful dialogue during our session.
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Preparation for Engagement:
Arm yourself with a favorite beverage, journal, and an open, inquisitive disposition. Prepare to explore not just the content of the book but also the habits and routines you might wish to examine or transform in your own life.
Key Highlights
This interactive virtual workshop will offer 10 contact hours- 2 for the live session and 8 for reading and prep ahead of time. During the live session you can expect:
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Guided Discussions
Led by Dr. Dave Johnson and Sarah Weaver, engage in a thought-provoking conversation about "The Craving Mind," unpacking the intertwining of neuroscience, psychology, and personal experience that Dr. Brewer presents.
-
Mindful Practices:
Experience and reflect on mindfulness practices that can help address habitual behaviours and cravings, drawing directly from insights within the book.
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Personal Insights Sharing:
Share your pre-workshop reflections and insights in a supportive, collaborative environment, learning from experiences and perspective of fellow holistic nursing professionals.
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Exploration of Habit Change:
Armed with new knowledge and understanding, engage in guided activities aimed at identifying and contemplating the habits you might want to transform.
JOIN US!
This workshop is more than a book club; it's an opportunity to explore the depths of mindfulness and habits within the context of nursing and personal wellness. Dr. Dave Johnson and Sarah Weaver will facilitate a space of learning, reflection, and growth as we collectively navigate "The Craving Mind" and its implications for our practices and lives.
Secure your spot in this enriching experience, set to deepen your understanding of addiction, mindfulness, and the power of habit change in the pursuit of holistic health and professional excellence.
Earn 10 Contact Hours
Cost is $55
Online Book Club: Mindful Exploration of "The Craving Mind" with Dr. Dave Johnson and Sarah Weaver
Date: November 22nd, 2024 | Time: 1:00 - 3:00 PM , 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PST
Earn 10 Contact Hours
Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and professional growth with our online book club workshop, spotlighting the provocative and enlightening text, "The Craving Mind: From Cigarettes to Smartphones to Love – Why We Get Hooked and How We Can Break Bad Habits" by Judson Brewer (2017). Directed by the insightful Dr. Dave Johnson alongside Sarah Weaver, this workshop is designed to illuminate the science of habits and addiction through the lens of mindfulness, offering invaluable insights for holistic nursing practice.
Before The Session
Participants are expected to engage with the material and themselves in a profound and introspective manner. Required pre-workshop activities include:
-
Comprehensive Reading:
Immerse yourself in "The Craving Mind," covering not only the core ten chapters but also the forward, preface, introduction, and epilogue. This thorough understanding will scaffold our discussions and reflections.
-
Mindfulness Personality Assessment:
Delve into the appendix of the book to find and complete the mindfulness personality type evaluation. Understanding your unique mindfulness profile will enhance your engagement with the material and the practical exercises during our workshop.
-
Insightful Reflection:
Reflect on your reading to identify three key insights that resonate with your practice as a holistic nurse. Consider how these revelations could influence your approach to care, wellness, and professional development.
-
Curious Inquiry:
Cultivate a question borne from your reading - a query that challenges, puzzles, or intrigues you. Take the initiative to investigate, seeking answers or further understanding before we convene. This proactive exploration will spark richer, more meaningful dialogue during our session.
-
Preparation for Engagement:
Arm yourself with a favorite beverage, journal, and an open, inquisitive disposition. Prepare to explore not just the content of the book but also the habits and routines you might wish to examine or transform in your own life.
Key Highlights
This interactive virtual workshop will offer 10 contact hours- 2 for the live session and 8 for reading and prep ahead of time. During the live session you can expect:
-
Guided Discussions
Led by Dr. Dave Johnson and Sarah Weaver, engage in a thought-provoking conversation about "The Craving Mind," unpacking the intertwining of neuroscience, psychology, and personal experience that Dr. Brewer presents.
-
Mindful Practices:
Experience and reflect on mindfulness practices that can help address habitual behaviours and cravings, drawing directly from insights within the book.
-
Personal Insights Sharing:
Share your pre-workshop reflections and insights in a supportive, collaborative environment, learning from experiences and perspective of fellow holistic nursing professionals.
-
Exploration of Habit Change:
Armed with new knowledge and understanding, engage in guided activities aimed at identifying and contemplating the habits you might want to transform.
JOIN US!
This workshop is more than a book club; it's an opportunity to explore the depths of mindfulness and habits within the context of nursing and personal wellness. Dr. Dave Johnson and Sarah Weaver will facilitate a space of learning, reflection, and growth as we collectively navigate "The Craving Mind" and its implications for our practices and lives.
Secure your spot in this enriching experience, set to deepen your understanding of addiction, mindfulness, and the power of habit change in the pursuit of holistic health and professional excellence.
Earn 10 Contact Hours
Cost is $55
Your Instructors
Functional Medicine NP
ENTOURAGE HEALTH
Sarah Weaver, MSN, FNP-C, HN-BC, IFMCP
Sarah lead the creation of Parkview's Holistic Nursing program. She is a certified holistic nurse and functional medicine provider, a trained health coach and doula. Sarah was awarded the Rising Star by American Holistic Nurses Association in 2016. Sarah is currently in private practice and focuses on providing functional medicine care for mental, gut, hormone and mitochondrial health.
Employee Assistance Specialist and Professor
UNIVERSITY OF SAINT FRANCIS
Dave Johnson, PhD, RN, CNS-BC, LCSW, LMFT
Dr. Dave Johnson, known as Dr. Dave, is a licensed clinical social worker, marriage and family therapist, board certified clinical nurse specialist in adult mental health and an internationally certified mindfulness teacher. He is a professor of nursing at the University of Saint Francis, Fort Wayne, Indiana. His clinical work has focused on psychological trauma, family therapy, anxiety, stress and holistic care. Dr. Dave has expertise in executive/leadership coaching, organizational diagnosis and intervention, as well as community and corporate workshops. He has worked with more than 250 local and regional organizations with consultations, presentations and publications. As a husband, father, and psychotherapist, Dr. Dave weaves stories and anecdotes that reveal the nature of stress in juggling work and family and strategies for maintaining one’s sense of humor and perspective.
Medical-Surgical Unit
PARKVIEW LAGRANGE HOSPITAL
Paula Thatcher ASN, RN, CMSRN, HN-BC
Paula serves as a holistic nursing trainer and leader to help promote self-care and educate employees on holistic therapies to improve patient care at the bedside.