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Nurturing the Nurturers: Highlights from the March 2025 Wellness Retreat

Apr 11, 2025 10:00:00 AM / by Stephanie Poindexter, MSN, RN posted in self care, healthcare

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On March 14, 2025, healthcare professionals gathered at the serene and historic Graylyn International Conference Center for “Nurturing the Nurturers: A Retreat for Sustaining Healthcare Well-being.” This restorative event offered a much-needed opportunity for self-care, reflection, and renewal for those devoted to caring for others.

IMG_9855The retreat opened with a mindful movement session, encouraging participants to engage in breathwork and gentle stretching to foster relaxation. This grounding experience set the tone for the day, gently reminding participants of the importance of turning inward and honoring their own well-being.

The morning continued with an inspiring session on radical self-care, emphasizing the necessity of setting boundaries, embracing authenticity, and prioritizing personal wellness without guilt. The session empowered attendees to reframe self-care not as a luxury, but as a professional necessity—essential for both personal balance and effective caregiving.

Participants then enjoyed a nourishing lunch in an elegant setting, offering space for connection, reflection, and meaningful conversations with colleagues.

The afternoon resumed with an insightful lecture that offered actionable strategies for integrating sustainable wellness practices into daily life, reinforcing the message that self-care is not indulgent but essential for longevity in healthcare roles.

8Following a refreshing break, participants engaged in a hands-on writing workshop centered around resilience. Through thoughtful prompts and guided reflection, they explored the power of expressive writing as a tool for processing emotions, fostering gratitude, and enhancing emotional resilience.

Participants left feeling refreshed, inspired, and equipped with tangible strategies for sustaining their own well-being. As healthcare professionals continue their essential work, events like this serve as powerful reminders that self-care is not secondary—it's foundational.

“Nurturing the Nurturers” was more than just a retreat—it was a reaffirmation that healthcare professionals deserve the same compassion and care they extend to their patients. We look forward to future gatherings that continue to prioritize the well-being of those who dedicate their lives to healing others.

 

 

 

 

 

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Recharge and Renew at the Luxurious Graylyn Estate – Nurturing the Nurturers Retreat

Dec 30, 2024 3:08:33 PM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in Nursing, mindfulness, burnout, self care, healthcare

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Join us for a transformative retreat designed specifically for healthcare professionals who devote themselves to caring for others. Nurturing the Nurturers: A Retreat for Sustaining Healthcare Well-Being is an opportunity to pause, recharge, and prioritize your own well-being.

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How Good Is Your Sleep? Sleep Deprivation and Strategies for Better Sleep (Earn 1 hour CE Credit, No Fee)

Jul 29, 2024 9:54:26 AM / by Andrew L. Brewer, MS, NBHWC posted in Wellness, mental health, memory, Enduring, neuroscience, Preventive Care, mindfulness, podcast, depression, aging, burnout, dementia, self care, sleep, Adult health

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Sleep is one of the foundational pillars of our overall health and wellness. Not getting enough can leave you sleep deprived and can result in downstream negative health consequences. Sleep hygiene, sleep strategies, sleep aids, and sleep medications can help get us back on the path to rest and recovery through sleeping well.

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Enhancing Group Counseling with Evidence-Based Practices: A Workshop with Geraldine A Miller, PhD, LP, LCAS, CCS

Mar 12, 2024 9:46:00 AM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in behavioral health, therapy, motivational interviewing, counseling, self care

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Group counseling is a frequently used counseling format. Counselors need to be familiar with this format as well as the use of EBPs (e.g., motivational interviewing, MI) in a group setting in order to develop group community. This workshop will provide an opportunity for dialogue about the application of EBPs (e.g., MI) into practice.

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Taking Time to Care for Ourselves - Join us for this Retreat on April 25th at the Brookstown Inn

Feb 22, 2024 8:42:33 AM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in stress, medical provider, burnout, self care

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This retreat will focus on self-care, and helping professionals to prevent burnout in their care of others. It will be a great place to gather with colleagues to have some fun while learning. The restful environment is sure to be a great gift for employees or friends/family that may be at risk for burnout. Get signed up today!

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Anxiety and Life Satisfaction with Coach James Traub

Oct 13, 2023 10:33:49 AM / by Andrew L. Brewer, MS, NBHWC posted in Wellness, Healthcare Insights, mental health, stress, behavioral health, Health coach, therapy, trauma, anxiety, PTSD, communication, outcomes, podcast, depression, referral, burnout, counseling, suicide, resource, self care, psychiatry, Adult health, coaching, masculinity

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Emotions are energy in motion. How we embody them into our current state of being determines our mood, disposition, dopamine and cortisol levels, and much more. If we find ourselves in a state of anxiety, James suggests ways to work out a path through, and closer to peace of mind, calm, confidence, and more.

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