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JAWS DESCRIPTION:
A straightforward and
personal account of the presenter's own progressive decline into Eating Disorder
and Depression; then the struggle and process of recovery, outlining the effects
on her personal life, as well as the impact on professional practice and
functioning. Presenter utilizes her own art, poetry, journal entries, and
humorous anecdotes, to convey this most powerful information. Participants will
leave this presentation having had a candid and unedited 'inside view' of
illness and recovery, gaining information unavailable through other courses or
materials.
In a
resolute effort to raise awareness, she describes her experience as a 'Healer'
who attended to her own process, in a determined effort to gain insight and
share with others what she has learned -- about herself, and more generally,
about the challenges of being a helping professional in today's culture. This
presentation also includes a discussion of the prevalence of illness in Healers,
possible causes and effects, and the need to address the stigma of Healers who
are struggling. Discussion focuses on the positive effects of acknowledging
one's needs, addressing illness, and using/integrating this experience into
one's practice -- often as a more effective, balanced Healer.
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