Nancy Hathaway Relationship Counseling

May

17

Thu

Goals: • Learn the definition of Anxiety as stated in the DSM IV (a psychological guide used by Clinical Counselors). • Learn the relationship of (Stress) Anxiety’s relationship to oral diseases such as clenching, bruxism, periodontal disease, burning month, biting cheek and tongue, leukoplakia. • Learn the basics of Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction approach to health. • Learn New and Applied Simple Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction tools that have been scientifically proven to decrease Anxiety. • Learn how to teach these simple Mindfulness skills to patients to help decrease their anxiety. • Apply clinical Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction tools to use with the Dental patient helping to decrease patient anxiety which means better oral health and as well keep the patient coming back to a relaxed dental office . • Objectives: • Learn Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction techniques • Learn Clinical Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Applications for Anxiety • Learn Clinical Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Applications for Anxiety for the dental patient. • Learn how to teach and discuss and apply these techniques to assist the dental patient in coping with anxiety in the dental office as well as in life creating a healthy oral cavity. • Learn how to follow up on Mindfulness techniques with patients at their next check up. This course uses as its foundation the Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction work of Jon Kabat-Zinn Ph.D., founder of the Mindfulness Stress Reduction Clinic at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center in Worcester, MA. This work is known as Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction or MBSR. Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction and its Clinical Application in Dentistry offers a way for the dental team to apply Mindfulness clinically to assist the dental patient both in the dental office and as well in daily life for better oral health. The program focuses on skillful techniques helping the dental team be mindful and present in the moment by studying and practicing mindfulness of body, breath, senses, and environment. MBSR study and practice will be translated to applications for the dental patient especially dealing with Anxiety.

May

31

Thu

Content is based on Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Non-violent Communication (NVC) Goals: • Learn the definition of Anxiety as stated in the DSM IV (a psychological guide used by Clinical Counselors). • Learn the relationship of (Stress) Anxiety’s relationship to oral diseases such as clenching, bruxism, periodontal disease, burning month, biting cheek and tongue, leukoplakia. • Learn the basics of Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction approach to health. • Learn New and Applied Simple Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction tools that have been scientifically proven to decrease Anxiety. • Learn how to teach these simple Mindfulness skills to patients to help decrease their anxiety. • Apply clinical Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction tools to use with the Dental patient helping to decrease patient anxiety which means better oral health and as well keep the patient coming back to a relaxed dental office . • Objectives: • Learn Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction techniques • Learn Clinical Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Applications for Anxiety • Learn Clinical Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Applications for Anxiety for the dental patient. • Learn how to teach and discuss and apply these techniques to assist the dental patient in coping with anxiety in the dental office as well as in life creating a healthy oral cavity. • Learn how to follow up on Mindfulness techniques with patients at their next check up. This course uses as its foundation the Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction work of Jon Kabat-Zinn Ph.D., founder of the Mindfulness Stress Reduction Clinic at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center in Worcester, MA. This work is known as Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction or MBSR. Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction and its Clinical Application in Dentistry offers a way for the dental team to apply Mindfulness clinically to assist the dental patient both in the dental office and as well in daily life for better oral health. The program focuses on skillful techniques helping the dental team be mindful and present in the moment by studying and practicing mindfulness of body, breath, senses, and environment. MBSR study and practice will be translated to applications for the dental patient especially dealing with Anxiety.

June

15

Fri

Content is based on Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Non-violent Communication (NVC) Goals: • Learn the definition of Anxiety as stated in the DSM IV (a psychological guide used by Clinical Counselors). • Learn the relationship of (Stress) Anxiety’s relationship to oral diseases such as clenching, bruxism, periodontal disease, burning month, biting cheek and tongue, leukoplakia. • Learn the basics of Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction approach to health. • Learn New and Applied Simple Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction tools that have been scientifically proven to decrease Anxiety. • Learn how to teach these simple Mindfulness skills to patients to help decrease their anxiety. • Apply clinical Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction tools to use with the Dental patient helping to decrease patient anxiety which means better oral health and as well keep the patient coming back to a relaxed dental office . • Objectives: • Learn Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction techniques • Learn Clinical Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Applications for Anxiety • Learn Clinical Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Applications for Anxiety for the dental patient. • Learn how to teach and discuss and apply these techniques to assist the dental patient in coping with anxiety in the dental office as well as in life creating a healthy oral cavity. • Learn how to follow up on Mindfulness techniques with patients at their next check up. This course uses as its foundation the Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction work of Jon Kabat-Zinn Ph.D., founder of the Mindfulness Stress Reduction Clinic at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center in Worcester, MA. This work is known as Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction or MBSR. Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction and its Clinical Application in Dentistry offers a way for the dental team to apply Mindfulness clinically to assist the dental patient both in the dental office and as well in daily life for better oral health. The program focuses on skillful techniques helping the dental team be mindful and present in the moment by studying and practicing mindfulness of body, breath, senses, and environment. MBSR study and practice will be translated to applications for the dental patient especially dealing with Anxiety.

April

11

Wed

This Two Day Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction Intensive is based on thework of Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D., Thich Nhat Hanh and Nancy Hathaway. CEUs available through the Univerity of Maine Contact Continuing Education at the University of Southern Maine $295

April

16

Mon

This is a special opportunity for an Internship with Nancy Hathaway on Mindfulnes-based Stress Reduction. Based on the work of Jon Kabit-Zinn, Ph.D., Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction 8 Week Training is about studying and practicing Mindfulness in everyday life. Participants commit to attending all eight weeks unless permission is given by the instructor and to practicing for 45 minutes/day Mindfulness techniques taught in class. A Day of Mindfulness will be held on Sunday, June 3rd from 11am - 5pm. In this Internship special time of one hour will be held after each 2 hour weekly class and after the Day of Mindfulness to process, learn, discuss Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction from a teaching prospective. This Internship offers 32 Contact Hours through the University of Maine Continuing Education. $565

May

18

Fri

The Four Noble Truths are the basic teachings of Buddhist Psychology. These simple and profound truths are easy to understand; challenging to live. Studying them can bring a deep sense of true happiness. In this workshop we will explore these truths and how they can be easily integrated into the counseling relationship and the professions of healthcare. We will use exercises for study and practice along with discussion and how to apply these this ancient knowledge Buddhist Personality that is so relevant to today's client and for ourselves. $110 plus $10 for CEUs Approved by University of Maine (includes Mindful Eating simple lunch)

June

01

Fri

Friday evening and Saturday day workshop with Dr. George Dreher. This two part workshop will offer skillful techniques for integrating Mindfulness into Healthcare for Doctors, Nurses, Counselors, Healthcare Professionals. CMEs Contact Nancy FMI

July

21

Sat

In this workshop we will explore how Zen and Psychology relate to one another and how to use Zen in the counseling relationship with self and other. Joining Nancy is Zen Master Bon Seong, Jeff Kitzes, the guiding teacher for Empty Gate Zen Center in Berkeley, CA who is also a psychotherapist. He has a private practice in Berkeley and San Francisco, CA and teaches Zen internationally. $130

July

22

Sun

This is the second day of a two day Zen and Psychology Intensive for Counselors. This second day will begin with an hour of discussion of Zen and Psychology, focusing on the day long retreat and how to integrate this time in meditation with counseling. The Retreat will begin at 9:00am until 2:30pm. The retreat in silence will be followed by an hour and a half long discussion integrating Zen in the Counseling relationship. $130

September

09

Sun

This day of walking meditation will be on lands local to the Zendo. The day will begin with a circle and a short sitting meditation. The walk will begin in silence in the Zendo Moss Garden. From there we will walk in Nature Preserves in woods and near Morgan Bay. A silent picnic lunch will be eaten in silence except for the sounds of nature. The afternoon will bring another walk with stops by the Bay ending our walk in the Zendo Moss Garden followed by a short sitting and circle in the Zendo.

November

01

Thu

This Two Day Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction Intensive is especially for Counselors and Healthcare Professionals, based on the work of Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D., Founder of the Mindfulness Stress Reduction Program at University of Massachusetts Medical Center. and Nancy's work. Mindful Eating/Lunch will be included as part of this workshop. 12 Contact Hours approved by University of Maine and Maine Medical Education Trust (Maine Medical Association) and State of Maine Board of Dental Examiners Pending Approval Lunch included $265

March

28

Wed

This Two Day Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction Intensive is based on thework of Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D., Thich Nhat Hanh and Nancy Hathaway. CEUs available through the Univerity of Maine Contact Continuing Education at the University of Southern Maine $295