Integrative Health Initiative

Issue No. 1, January 18, 2012

Welcome!

Each newsletter will have a focus video from Karmatube that delivers an inspiring message to all our readers. Our video highlights simply things going in the world to make a difference. Gandhi said it best “the best way to find yourself is in the service of others”. May you find the power of silence, the beauty of a smile and the sense of awe as you begin the New Year!

Meditation Workshop February 3 and February 4

This is the much anticipated, first release, Integrative Health Initiative Newsletter! We are bursting at the seams with so many possibilities for you to learn, explore and enhance the quality of your life. If you are new to the ASU School of Social Work, Integrative Health Initiative (IHI) please take a moment to read what we are all about. IHI works very hard to offer you inspiring graduate coursework such as Treating the Whole Person (offered Spring SWG 656) and coming up this March, Ancient Healing Traditions (SWG657). We are also showcasing talented professionals both in the College and from our community by offering our free Socratic Lecture Series. The one initiative we are most proud of is the Student Health Passport. The Passport is our wellness program in the ASU School of Social Work for students interested in taking steps towards a healthier lifestyle, advancing your professional development skills and gaining insight into managing your stress. Once you register for the Passport (ssw.asu.edu/ihi/passport) you can begin to attend activities and earn points that can be redeemed for free Spa days, movie tickets, yoga classes and other great stuff. Drop me a line if you have a minute and let me know what you think about our first edition. Shine bright, Tamara Rounds, MSW LCSW tamara.rounds@asu.edu

John Yates (Upasaka Culadasa), PHD, is a dedicated lay-practitioner meditator for almost 40 years and ordained in the International Order of Buddhist Ministers in 2009. He is the director of Dharma Treasure Buddhist Sangha in southern Arizona, trained in both Theravadin and Tibetan traditions. Dr. Yates taught neurosciences for several decades, and brings a broad perspective to his teaching. He now leads a contemplative life and is devoted to helping master meditation skills. Friday only $25.00 Saturday only $50.00 Friday and Saturday $65.00 Payable to Nancy Schilcht at nancy.schlicht@asu.edu in the School of Social Work Office, 8th floor, U-CENT. Check or Visa/MasterCard. Register here.

Friday, 6-9pm in AE England The evening will be focused on defining meditation in terms of attentional stability and mindfulness, and explaining how it works in practical psychological terms. Dr. Yates will discuss the relationship between different forms of meditation practice and their history.

Saturday, 9-noon and 1:30-4:30 in UCENT 8th floor Collaborative space Dr. Yates will explore how attention and mindfulness are actually cultivated through a combination of guided meditation and discussion. Look at what it means to be mindful in daily life and how and why we lose mindfulness. Finally, Dr. Yates will discuss why meditation must be combined with a rational ethics and realistic worldview to achieve its full transformational power.

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The Student Health Passport is a wellness program for MSW students interested in taking steps towards a healthier lifestyle, advancing their professional development skills and gaining insight and information to enhance their quality of life in school, at their workplace and at home. It is only open to full and part-time graduate students registered in the College of Public Programs, School of Social Work.

Our goal is to motivate, inspire and reward students for taking action on opportunities that maintain and create habits that positively affect your health and ultimately your well being. Students receive wellness points according to their participation in approved activities and events that can be redeemed for great rewards and prizes! There is no cost to participate. You do not earn academic credit for this program.

Go to http://bit.ly/ihi_passport and register. You can pick up your official Student Health Passport anytime from the 8th floor front desk.

Look at our website and decide which of the events listed you want to attend. Many of our sponsors are offer our students special rewards and last minute activities to begin earning points! We update our webpage all the

time so make sure you check it frequently. Only approved activities listed on our webpage can earn points. Every time you participate in an approved activity the Administrator of that event will sign off on the points you earned. You must obtain your points at the time of the event-- we cannot sign for points after the event has taken place.

You can save your points and redeem them for greater rewards or cash them in as you earn them--it is totally up to you! Points expire at the end of the school year so start early and enjoy the benefits of your Student Passports!

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Sam Chates, MSW student, leads this inspiring mindfulness group weekly. This group is offered in the spirit of learning and support, so don’t be intimidated. Sam’s group is a great way to connect with others and start your week off well. You will feel so much better and your stress levels will be reduced with daily practice! Contact Sam directly if you have further questions: samuel.chates@gmail.com

Weekly Mindfulness Mondays and Wednesdays 8:50 – 9:20 a.m., 780E UCENT

Socratic Lecture Series The series is offered on Wednesday’s from 1:00-1:45 in the Collaborative space, 8th floor, School of Social Work

February 15th Indigenous Healing Practices with Dr. Luis Zayas

April 4th Animal Assisted Therapy with Dr. Christina Risely-Curtiss

March 14th Mindfulness and Psychotherapy with Jeff Woolley, LCSW

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How do I apply for this Certificate?

The Certificate is open to anyone who has earned a minimum of a bachelor’s degree and a GPA of 3.00 or higher. The Certificate requires 15 credit hours, distributed among three required courses (SWG 655, SWG 656 and SWG 657) and two approved interdisciplinary electives. Students are required to complete a final research project. Students must apply directly to the Graduate College (www.asu.edu/gradapp) and to the College of Public Programs, School of Social Work.

Specific details can be found on at our website at ssw.asu.edu/aihm or from Laura Orr at laura.orr@asu.edu.

Apply here

The Assessment of Integrative Health Modalities Certificate

Partnerships

The certificate affords the student opportunities to look deeper into integrative health. Our courses offer an experiential and didactic atmosphere where cutting edge research is explored, advanced skills are developed and a mindfulness practice is nurtured. Two of the courses needed to complete the Certificate requirements are approved “selectives” and are open to ALL MSW STUDENTS. You do not need to be enrolled in the Certificate to take these courses.

SWG 655 Quality of Life (Selective)

SWG 656 Treating the Whole Person (Selective)

SWG 657 Ancient Healing Traditions

The Integrative Health Initiative (IHI) is also very committed to being embedded in the community. For example, one of our community partnerships is at Scottsdale Healthcare Hospital. At SHC we offer three five-week modules on “Stress Management Tools.” We are making a difference from the food service employees working in the cafeteria to the doctors who are performing in the operating room. The class was filled to capacity in less than 48 hours after opening. We are experiencing similar excitement with Treating the Whole Person (SWG 656) which is being offered in the Spring at the Downtown campus. Within minutes of opening registration for the Spring the class filled to capacity which allowed us to open a second section. Both sections now have a wait list to get in.

411 N. Central Avenue, Suite 800

Phoenix, AZ 85004

For more information visit our website:

ssw.asu/ihi

ihi@asu.edu

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