Purpose:  The purpose of this conference is to enable participants to weave the historical foundations and traditions of holistic nursing into the creation of strategies that will solve and balance current and future healthcare systems.

We live in a time of dynamic, rapidly evolving, and complex challenges that present untold opportunities for a holistic vision of healthcare. Holism is a solid foundation upon which we can create a future of true whole person caring. This conference will explore ways holistic nurses can integrate the rich traditions of healing into their health care practice. Through sharing of traditional practices grounded in the Core Values that reflect the Philosophies, Research, Ethics, Leadership, Holistic Communication, Therapeutic Relationships, Healing Environments, Cultural Humility, as well as Self-Reflection, Self-Development and Self-Care, participants will explore innovative ways to weave the traditions of various healing cultures into their nursing practice with a focus on creating new solutions and integrating life balance.

AHNA Core Values

Core Value 1. Holistic Philosophies, Theories, and Ethics                                                                

Core Value 2. Holistic Nurse Self-Reflection, Self-Development and Self-Care                                

Core Value 3. Holistic Caring Process                                                                                                

Core Value 4. Holistic Communication, Therapeutic Relationship, Healing Environments, and Cultural Care

1.     Explore theories and ethics that ground holistic nursing and healing practices and expand clinical nursing practice, professional performance, and role development within the traditions of holistic nursing. CV# 1 This objective can address key concepts of:

a.     Dialogue on Informing clients of the risks, benefits, and outcomes of holistic healthcare regimes

b.     Assisting clients in self- advocacy skill development

c.       Healing environments

d.     Holistic Nursing Ethics and other regulations and laws to guide practice.

e.     Advocating for social justice.  

f.       Holistic theories related to healing practices

2.     Examine ways to become more aware of oneself and reflect on the values, beliefs, and perceptions embedded in our culture which can influence holistic practice. CV# 2 This objective can address key concepts of:

a.     Self-care based on various cultural practices

b.     Reflective knowing

c.       Mindfulness

d.     Mind-body techniques

e.     Nutrition

f.       Exercise/movement        

g.     Ways to promote self-healing and support appropriate balance between work and holistic self-care

h.     Strengthening the Holistic Nurse’s identity to demonstrate credibility and expertise

3.     Discuss ways to empower the client as a whole person; developing a holistic caring therapeutic relationship. CV# 3 This objective can address key concepts of:

a.     Nurse coaching

b.     Ways to promote active listening

c.       Providing information related to the use, efficacy, safety, and indications of holistic and integrative health practices

d.     Nurse as an instrument of healing who supports and promotes environments that provide respect, fosters healing, caring and harmony impacting the client’s wellbeing

e.     The use of technology in supporting a holistic relationship and communication

f.       Incorporating cultural practices into the client’s holistic healthcare plan

4.     Reflecting on our historical background, create dialogue that addresses Holistic Communication, Therapeutic Relationship, Healing Environment, and Cultural Humility. CV #4 This objective can address key concepts of:

a.     Appreciative inquiry,

b.     Motivational interviewing, etc.

c.       Holistic style of communicating that values cultural diversity

d.     Self-reflection to identify wisdom learned

5.     Explore theories and research that ground holistic nursing practice, professional performance, and role development rooted in traditions. CV# 5 This objective can address key concepts of:

a.     Examining traditional/cultural as well as current knowledge, (including research findings) to expand clinical practice, professional performance, and role development

b.     Informing clients of the risks, benefits, and outcomes of holistic healthcare regimes

c.      Assisting clients in self-advocacy skill development

d.     Advocating for social justice

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