I’m proud to be presenting again at the End Violence Against Women International (EVAWI) International Conference on Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, and the Cycle of Justice which runs from April 1 – 3 in San Diego. (#EVAWI2024)
Last year’s presentation was part lecture, part interactive movement as we discussed how Medical Qigong and Chinese Energetic Medicine can help provide a natural approach to healing trauma, vicarious trauma, and post-traumatic stress. Attendees then joined me in some foundational Qigong (“chee kung”) exercises which they told me they really enjoyed.
This year, we’ll be almost 100 percent interactive. I’ll provide a brief introduction and then we’ll get right into some breathwork and Qigong. The session is part of EVAWI’s objective of providing wellness and self-care related programming during the conference, as a benefit to attendees while at the conference, as well as informing them of modalities they can investigate when they get home.
Nurturing Resilience
My theme this year is “Nurturing Resilience: An Ancient Framework for Modern Living”. The resources we provide to attendees will include a program based on the Five Elements (Wu Xing) Framework of Classical Chinese Medicine. The framework serves as both a diagnostic and prescriptive tool in my work as a Doctor of Medical Qigong. It also provides a profound and even fun method of understanding one’s own physical, mental, and emotional strengths and weaknesses, as well as a roadmap for overcoming challenges.
The way we teach it (and how I leverage it in my work with clients) can help you:
- Develop resilience in the face of adversity, challenges, and traumatic experiences;
- Feel healthier and more energetic;
- Stop stressing and start living!
If you’re attending the conference, stop by Booth #21, say Hi, and pick up your Nurturing Resilience kit – including a complimentary set of our Five Virtues wristbands (while supplies last). These wristbands are popular items when I speak. They remind you to focus on the highly regarded virtues / practices of Integrity, Wisdom, Compassion, Joy, and Trust.
If you’re interested in learning more, visit the Mind-Body Resilience site – and you can also sign up for an online Five Elements / Wu Xing course here.
