Spiritual Health Issue + Conference Discount

July 2019, Newsletter

Organizational Wellness & Learning Systems

Spiritual Health

In this newsletter, we discuss the concept of spiritual health ( see blog ) as preview to a workshop Dr. Bennett will conduct with colleagues at the National Wellness Conference (NWC) in October (Florida).

Note. Because NWC has been a source of combined personal renewal and professional development for thousands of wellness pros, we asked if we can offer our peeps ( you ) a discount (read below for the answer!).

Also, this year's conference is about THRIVING! and includes many sessions on spiritual health (including a keynote from Anna Yusim, author of "Fulfilled" ). See a list of sessions below.

Dr. Bennett will also be conducting facilitator certificate training on Monday September 30th at the conference. More spiritual health!

Resilience & Thriving Facilitator
Empowered Health Consciousness (EHC) Facilitator

Can't make the conference? EHC is also offered online in August.

The Quest for Spirituality and Health:

Well-Being or Transcendence?

The past 20 years has seen tremendous growth in the study of spiritual health and self-transcendence. These two aspects of human development are essential to our understanding of health and wellness. But are they the same thing? ( Learn More )

Three Perspectives on Spiritual Health & Thriving

This session reviews two paths to spiritual health that are often viewed as separate: through mental practices (e.g., meditation, verbal prayer) and through physical practices (e.g., creative expression, tai chi). Although “mind-body” practice is a common expression, we rarely look at how the actual ongoing relationship between mind and body plays such an integral role in spiritual health. Importantly, the topic of “spiritual health” can be difficult to introduce in certain settings (e.g., workplace, coaching practice) because of stigma, misconceptions, and previous challenges with religion. For this reason, this session will provide three different perspectives from practitioners who each approach the topic in different ways.

So, you are invited to join Deb, Lisa, and Joel in Florida . . .

I am member of the National Wellness Institute, and have been involved for almost 20 years. This year, NWI is hosting the National Wellness Conference (NWC) in Orlando, FL at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center from October 1-3.

As a non-member of NWI, ordinarily you will not get this invitation and discount from a general announcement

While there are many health conferences, NWC aligns (whole) personal development and professional enhancement. The conference is special for its inclusiveness, mind-sharing, connectedness, and cutting-edge topics. A few years ago, I asked someone: "Why do you attend?" They said (verbatim):

“Well, I usually get my company to pay because they think it will help me professionally – and it does. This year they didn’t pay but I decided to come anyway because I need the renewal and connections with others, no matter what.”

[:) DISCOUNT (:]

I am excited to offer you a special conference discount: a total savings of $220. Click here to learn more about the conference. To get you the full value of this deal, join NWI at nationalwellness.org . Once you reach the registration, use code MEMNWC . Once you have become a member of the NWI Community, we'll send you another code for $75 off Conference Registration. If you need help, Kelli Miller at the NWI offices can help. She can be reached at [email protected] .

I look forward to seeing you at the Conference in Orlando.

-- Joel Bennett, PhD

Other Sessions on Spirituality and Spiritual Health at this year's National Wellness Conference

There will be over 70 sessions at the conference PLUS academies for multicultural wellness, work-site, and coaching. Most of these sessions are CEC Approved (ACSM, CHES, General-CEC, NBHWC, NWI-CWP, SHRM). Below are sessions related to spirituality and spiritual health.

Check out the program guide

Tuesday, October 1

Keys to Building Resiliency: Engaged Resilience Practices for Whole Person Living
Mary Beth Baun | 10:15 - 11:30 AM
Reducing Stress with Spring Forest Qigong for Lifetime Wellness
Jennie Trotter | 1:00 - 2:15 PM

Wednesday, October 2

The Science of Spirituality: Keynote
Anna Yusim | 8:30 - 9:45 AM
Three Perspectives on Spiritual Health & Thriving: The Dance of Mind and Body
Deb Lafler, Lisa Medley, Joel Bennett | 10:15 - 11:30 AM
Spirituality and Wellness: A 3-Legged Stool or Flat Tire on the Road to Wellness?
Mary Jane Rogers | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM