29th Annual AHNA Conference - Reflective Practice: Creating Sacred Space

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Madison, Wise, USA - The American Holistic Nurses Association (AHNA) is holding their 29th Annual Conference Reflective Practice: Creating Sacred Space in Madison, Wisconsin, June 11-14, 2009 at the Madison Concourse Hotel.Attendees will learn about holistic health therapies and reflective practice from nursing and health experts. Contact hours are available for nurses. More information about the conference can be found at www.ahna.orgReflective practice is quickly becoming a well recognized tool for health care practitioners across the globe. It is the process of exploring the meaning and purpose of caring experiences while creating space within oneself to evolve as a holistic practitioner.Keynote speakers include:Rachel Remen MD, author of the best selling book, Kitchen Table Wisdom: Stories That Heal (1996).Christopher Johns RN, PhD, PACT, Professor of Nursing, University of Bedfordshire, UK, who is recognized nationally and internationally as a pioneer of reflective practice within nursing and health care.Carla Mariano RN, EdD, AHN-BC, FAAIM, Immediate Past President of AHNA & Holistic Nurse of the Year 2003.Special invitational workshops will be offered by James Oschman PhD, and Bruce Wilson MD.Dr. Oschman, author of Energy Medicine: The Scientific Basis (2000) conducts inquiry into the scientific basis of energy therapies and their effects on the human body.Dr. Wilson, cardiologist and Medical Director for the Institute of HeartMath, will discuss the scientific research behind the human stress response.Bob Orvis of the Milwaukee-based Comedy Sportz will conduct a live auction and raffle on Saturday night. Other conference highlights include: group drumming, music by harpist Tami Briggs and an opening ceremony song composed by local Madison musician Donald MacCoon. Attendees will also enjoy early morning activities such as Yoga and Tai Chi.All are welcome to attend and experience a time of professional and personal reflection and growth. The conference brochure can be downloaded at www.ahna.org or contact AHNA at (800) 278-2462 Ext. 14.