67th Annual Conference

Saturday, February 27

Morning Workshops

9:00 - 11:30 A.M.

Workshop 86

Gaining and Sustaining Stamina through Qigong

Chair:

Linda Eisenberg, M.A., M.Ed., CGP, Private Practice, Portland, Oregon

Engaging in methods that promote self-care is essential to our work. Qigong is a Chinese tradition of breath and movement that clears the mind and refreshes the body. It is a powerful practice that busy therapists can utilize to nourish themselves throughout the workday. Between sessions or as a daily practice, qigong sparks vitality. Experiential and didactic. Wear comfortable clothing.

experiential-demonstration-didactic-sharing of work experiences

Learning Objectives:

The attendee will be able to:
1. Explain how proper breathing can assist in focusing on immediacy during sessions.
2. Identify 3 ways qigong practices can reduce stress and discharge emotion between sessions.
3. Practice basic breathing exercises that counteract harmful effects of stress.
4. Learn 10 simple exercises that promote physical and mental balance.
5. Analyze and observe leadership style in group qigong.

Course References:
Ormont, L.R. (1997). Bringing life into the group experience. The power of immediacy. Group, 20(3), 207-221.
Ormont, Resolving resistance to immediacy in the group setting, International Journal of Group Psychotherapy, 43 (4), 399-418.
Jahnke, R. (2002) The Healing Promise of Qi: Creating Extraordinary Wellness Through Qigong and Tai Chi. New York: McGraw Hill.
“Morning Medical Qigong”; Verbal Instruction, 2004-2007. Villansenor, Daniel.