Suaimhneas Reflexology: Workshops

Workshops 2011

Schedule 2011

Date	Course
September 4^th 2011	"Focus on Reflexology, Aging and the Elderly"
October 2^nd 2011	"Focus on Reflexology and Menopause"
November 12^th and 19^th 2011	Reflexology in Cancer Care
December 10^th and 11^th 2011	Reflexology for Pregnancy and Difficulties Conceiving
April 21^st and 28^th 2012	Reflexology in Cancer Care
May 19^th 2012	New Ideas for Cancer and Palliative Care

Details

Reflexology in Cancer Care
Aim
To remove the fear and instil confidence in Reflexologists treating those who are living with cancer and their carers.

Facilitators
This workshop is facilitated by people with extensive experience in treating people who are living with cancer and those who care for them. Carol Donnelly is a reflexologist who has been working for 15 years with clients living with cancer. She has spoken on this topic at different international reflexology events including Israel and Australia. Carol worked as a Reflexologist in ARC Cancer Support Centre for many years.

Who can attend
Qualified Reflexologists who wish to learn more about this specialised field.

Course overview
This workshop is professionally presented over 2 days. Over the years the content has moved with the needs of Reflexologists working in this field.
Attendees can expect to receive
- a set of detailed course notes,
- information on cancer diagnosis and treatments,
- awareness of the benefits of reflexology in relation to this cancer journey,
- an understanding of the emotional impact of cancer on both client, family and therapist
- information and suggestions on how to deal with this emotional impact
- information on hospice and palliative care
- new techniques for maximising benefits of reflexology for the client
- an understanding of lymphoedema and lymphatic techniques
- supervised practise of new techniques
Testimonials

Australian Tour Workshops - 2009

Perth, Western Australia
"Brilliant, fantastic, empowering and friendly"
"The techniques are fantastic to receive and give...experiences great! The background understanding of the cancer journey was very helpful. Instantly useable."

Sydney, New South Wales
"A wonderful insight into working with cancer patients/ clients. Confidence to do it! It was a fantastic 2 days. So well organised."
"A wealth of knowledge... clearly explained... extremely valuable. It was a pleasure to meet and listen to [Carol and Ursula] with their ability to convey their knowledge and wisdom"

Melbourne, Victoria
"...you were thorough with follow up questions. Enjoyed stories and humour. Nice relaxed flow all weekend. Very enjoyable."
"Thrilled with the course."

Dublin

Dublin 2009
"I gained confidence and the fear that I had is now gone."
"I enjoyed it all very much. All 3 tutors delivered a good programme."

Dublin 2008
"A great atmosphere and a place you would love to be in every Saturday."
"I gained great insight and knowledge about cancer and how people react. I now feel that I could comfortably deal with clients with cancer."

Dublin 2007
"So much information! It comes across very clearly. I realise I have a gift I can share with people who really need it."
"A lot of information to take in but very interesting and the time flew by!"
"The treatments are wonderful! I loved using them."
New Ideas for Cancer and Palliative Care
Additional information and updates particularly (but not exclusively) for those who have already attended the 2 day Cancer and Reflexology workshop. More information, further techniques and more to think about when working with those who are living and dying with cancer.

Venue: NCBI, Whitworth Rd., Drumondra, Dublin 9.
Reflexology for Pregnancy and Difficulties Conceiving
This seminar and workshop will cover the stages of pregnancy: how a woman's body changes and baby develops, problems clients may have at these times and how reflexology can be of benefit. We will address issues surrounding sub-fertility. This 2 day seminar and workshop involves theory and practice of related techniques.
"Focus on Reflexology and Depression" This is a 4 hour course from 10am til 2pm (mainly lecture but some hands on) which will be held in NCBI, Whitworth Rd., Drumondra, Dublin 9. 25 CPD points will be awarded for this session.
"Focus on Reflexology and Menopause" This is a 4 hour course from 10am til 2pm (mainly lecture but some hands on) which will be held in NCBI, Whitworth Rd., Drumondra, Dublin 9. 25 CPD points will be awarded for this session.
"Focus on Reflexology, PMS and Endometriosis" This is a 4 hour course from 10am til 2pm (mainly lecture but some hands on) which will be held in NCBI, Whitworth Rd., Drumondra, Dublin 9. 25 CPD points will be awarded for this session.
Hand Reflexology
Using the hands for a treatment can be especially comforting for the elderly. Any client can prolong the benefit they receive from a treatment if they are shown how to work hand points themselves. This can be empowering for them. This workshop will refresh the skills you already have or teach you a simple treatment to use on the hands. Detailed notes and hand charts provided.

"Focus on Reflexology, Aging and the Elderly" This is a 4 hour course from 10am til 2pm (mainly lecture but some hands on) which will be held in NCBI, Whitworth Rd., Drumondra, Dublin 9. 25 CPD points will be awarded for this session.

Currently most workshops are held in The National Council for the Blind (NCBI).

Ongoing

Enquire about taking Suaimhneas courses to your venue.

For information on and availability of these courses please contact Carol Donnelly (details below).

All named Suaimhneas Courses carry CPD Points.