Healing comes through many ways. Here is an example. A simple phone call that can bring about changes in people and their responses to medicine and to doctors. Healing the world is in the reach of mankind if only man would take and run with it for God. The whole purpose of redemption through Crucifixion is granting this possibility to humanity with the grace of God. Humans are co-healers with Christ. It takes patience, kindness and compassion to bring true healing. And sometimes a phone call works miracles. Read more of it right here.

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CAMPaM Modules I & II

• Place: Camp Mitchell Camp and Retreat Center, Morrilton, AR 72110
• Dates: October 24,25,26
• Time: 2 PM, 10/24/07, Through 12 Noon/ 10/26/07
• Fee: $295 (includes shared room, bed, linens, all meals, snacks, class material, education and certificate)
• Registration Cut off date: September 24, 2007
• To register call: 866-693-4238
• To register online: http://www.campam.org/calendar.htm
• To register by mail: CAMPaM, P.O. Box 12, Chester, AR 72934
• Checks payable to: CAMPaM.
• Credit Cards Accepted: Master card / Visa. Call: 866-693-4238
• Full payment required at registration. Refunds will be given if the program is canceled by the presenter. If you cancel prior to the cut off date, you will receive a full refund. If after the cut off date all but less $75 will be refunded.
• Directions to the center: From I-40 take Exit #108 (Morrilton), turn south on Rt. 9, go @8 miles to Rt. 154 (Texaco Station on corner), turn west onto Rt. 154, go @7.5 miles to the Camp Mitchell entrance on the left.

CAMPaM Modules I & II

• Place: Christus Santa Rosa healthcare, 333 Santa Rosa Street, San Antonio, TX.
• Dates: June 27,28,29 2007 from 9 AM to 5 PM each day
• Fee: $250 when taken together. Fee includes Class Material, and Certificates.
• Register: 866-693-4238
• Registration Cut off date: June 20, 2007
• To register call: 866-693-4238
• To register online: http://www.campam.org/calendar.htm
• To register by mail: CAMPaM, P.O. Box 12, Chester, AR 72934
• Checks payable to: CAMPaM.
• Credit Cards Accepted: Master card / Visa. Call: 866-693-4238
  Full payment required at registration. Refunds will be given if the program is canceled by the presenter. If you cancel prior to the cut off date, you will receive a full refund. If after the cut off date all but less $75 will be refunded.

To read more on CAMPaM modules please visit: http://www.campam.org

CAMPaM National Teleconference through the University of Texas Health Sciences to be broadcast on June 8 at 10 AM CST.

http://www.uthscsa.edu/ais/tnt/chap.html

Register by:

Phone: 1-800-9828-TNT, in San Antonio: (210) 567-2700

Fax: (210) 567-2706

Mail: Teleconference Network of Texas-UTHSCSA

7703 Floyd Curl Drive

San Antonio, Texas 78284-7978

Place: Camp Mitchell Camp and Retreat Center, Morrilton, AR 72110
Dates: August 22,23,24
Time: 2 PM, 08/22/07, Through 12 Noon/ 08/24/07
Fee: $295 (includes shared room, bed, linens, all meals, snacks, class material, education and certificate)
Registration Cut off date: July 22, 2007
To register call: 866-693-4238

CAMPaM Module IV

In Module IV a chaplain / CPE Student will learn common and safe techniques of Complementary Alternative Methods of Healing present in the Mystery of Pastoral Ministry. Module IV’s ease and flow is a result of the previous studies and practical experiences. It concentrates on the easy to do, highly beneficial methods that are gaining momentum in today’s healthcare field. This module will also provide a chaplain/CPE student with increasing popular energy medicine techniques.

Objective:
To provide the opportunity to demonstrate some of the very beneficial healing methods used in today’s changing healthcare industry.

Outcome:
Practical knowledge and skill of energy healing modalities that can be used to bring about change, transformation, healing and happiness in oneself, clients, friends and family.

The basics of energy healing modalities

Understanding the various types of energy medicine
The meaning of meridians
What is chakra?
Methods used by various energy healers for assessment and intervention
Methods used by pastoral care professionals
The basics of 6 energy healing modalities
Detailed study of two energy healing methods
Learning Reiki
Exploring Emotional Freedom Therapy
Exploring inner healing techniques
Practical sessions applying these methods
The art of spiritual balancing
Practical sessions on spiritual balancing
Examples of charting using these terms
Data collection and information systems
Making a difference in the department
Making a difference in the staff
Making a difference in the administration
Making a difference in your career

Become more centered, calm and powerful:

Learn more about energy centers
Learn about sacramental connections
Learn meridians and their roles in health
Learn to scan, find and use merians
Learn the basics of six energy healing Modalities
Learn emotional freedom therapy
Learn Reiki
Learn creative healing
Learn inner healing techniques
Learn the method of inducing relaxation
Learn how to contribute to the body of knowledge
Learn to synthesize your learning
Learn to complement your doctor and nurse
Learn how to make your work advantageous to yourself…
and more….

CAMPaM Module III

In Module III a chaplain / CPE student will focus on integrating the experience of Complementary Alternative Methods of Healing in the Mystery of Pastoral Ministry. Module III explores some of the most commonly practiced and highly beneficial CAM modalities from a pastoral care perspective. This module presents these modalities from a Christian theological perspective, making them readily accessible to our cultural setting.

As this course takes into consideration the assessment, intervention, theological reflection and care planning skills a chaplain has developed through clinical pastoral education, this third stage of study will offer one a rich opportunity to grow as a pastoral complementary professional. The hands on training in spiritual healing techniques provided in this session will also give a person time and resources to integrate one’s spiritual and natural gifts. Some of the modalities learned in this course can be beneficial in private sessions with staff, patients, self, family or friends.

Objective:

To integrate the experience of complementary alternative methods of healing and apply the spiritual healing methods, modalities and techniques that facilitate faster healing in the body and mind of a patient/client.

Outcome:

Knowledge and skills in several spiritual healing methods and complementary healing modalities. Personal development into a resource for healing and knowledge among healthcare professionals.

• CAMPaM’s effectiveness for alcohol and other addictions.
• CAMPaM for cancer patients.
• CAMPaM for aids patients.
• Various other areas a CAMPaM professional can be of help and strength.
• Spiritual healing methods.
• Transference and healing.
• Healing crisis and the healing process.
• Gifts: Spiritual, Natural and Developed.
• Creating sensitivity to the gifts manifested in various settings.
• Understanding scriptural script making.
• Scripts for relaxation and healing.
• Script making sessions.
• Discussing the spiritual significance of Yoga.
• Yoga and Jesus.
• Therapeutic value of Yoga and easy to do methods.
• Yoga as a transformational science complementing pastoral intervention.
• Aroma and Abhyasa: The Total Healing process.
• The significance of colors.
• Simple methods that empower the work of a doctor.
• Through smell to silence to rest.
• Spiritual and energetic reflexology!
• Self-treatment sessions.
• Principles and practices in healthy, simple to do techniques.
• Medical intuitiveness and the study of principles.
• Method of arriving at particular intervention techniques.
• Music and relaxation.
• Method of choosing the music for healing and relaxation.

You would be in demand as you would:

• Learn specific methods to deal with people with addiction
• Learn to center, expand and energize cancer patients
• Learn to work effectively with aids patients
• Learn the art of spiritual healing
• Learn about the gifts and talents manifested in daily life
• Learn to block transferences
• Learn to create scripts for healing
• Learn simple yoga techniques
• Learn to understand and treat yourself
• Learn the art of medical intuitiveness
• Learn to use aroma and abhyasa for health
• Learn spiritual reflexology
• Learn to provide musical silence…and more…..

CAMPaM Module II

Module II presents an opportunity for chaplains to equip themselves with some commonly used and easily applicable CAM Modalities.

As CAMPaM reflects the future of pastoral care in a changing healthcare industry, one’s training in CAMPaM will not only help the participant to grow spiritually and be a provider of healing, but will also assist one in becoming an educator.

Educating and caring for your staff, administration, and medical personnel in struggles both personal and professional through complementary intervention will empower them and enable them to become better vehicles of care for their patients and clients.

Objective:
To deepen the experience of complementary alternative methods of healing in the mystery of pastoral ministry through practical study of easy to learn and simple to do CAM Modalities.

Outcome:
Knowledge and basic understanding of the theories, principles, and practices of several healing modalities.

The various methods available to healthcare professionals today.

Understanding the role of CAMPaM in pain management.
Practical study of the effects of imagery and visualization.
The senses and sensitivities.
Learning the principles of imagery creation.
Creating a climate of healing, and how colors and figures affect this process.”Jump-start” techniques for facilitating healing imageries.
Hands on learning of jump-start techniques.
How to avoid creation of unhealthy imageries.
What to ask and how to ask questions that increase confidence and healing.
What are spiritual aptitudes and attitudes.
Therapeutic relaxation techniques.
Various types of relaxation methods available.
Actual practical application of the relaxation techniques.
Understanding of Ayurveda, an Alternative Medical approach.
Basic skills of Ayurveda and integration of the same into one’s ministry.
Ayurvedic understanding of illness easily adaptable by pastoral care professionals.
Integrating assessment skills and enhancing care plans.
Understanding the principles of creating post-pastoral cues.
Creating and using post-pastoral cues for healing and empowering patients and families.

Become more effective and transformational in these sessions as you would:

Learn to expand the healing space of your patients
Learn the art of spiritual awareness
Learn to recognize the body rhythms in detecting spiritual soreness
Learn to create pastoral, effective and powerful imageries
Learn the climate of healing and wellness
Learn to cleanse the healing center
Learn spiritual aptitudes and attitudes of your patients
Learn beneficial and powerful relaxation techniques
Learn the art of spiritual balancing
Learn to help your patient in pain
Learn to create post pastoral cues
Learn to create cues in absence
Jump start your ministry in difficult cases
Learn the simple effective art of hypnosis
and more…..

CAMPaM Module I

CAMPaM Module I will focus on:

Today’s healthcare scene is changing rapidly. There is a growing interest in seeking alternative methods of healing that may complement traditional medicine. Recognizing this growing interest and changing scenery, this professional yet practical study program has been designed specifically with chaplains and Clinical Pastoral Education students in mind.

In Module I, a chaplain / CPE student will learn the basics of Complementary Alternative Medicine (CAM), its relationship to Pastoral Ministry (PaM). It will and will also explore the experience of people who visit a complementary healer. This 8 hour module will introduce one to theoretical and practical CAM modalities, explain their differences, and evaluate their performance levels.

This module covers numerous topics, with emphasis on the history, meaning, and features of the CAMPaM modalities. It also incorporates several hours of hands-on experience.

This module covers numerous topics, with emphasis on the history, meaning, and features of the CAMPaM modalities. It also incorporates several hours of hands-on experience.

Objective:

To create awareness and enhance knowledge of Complementary Alternative Methods of Healing, and to provide introductory training in body-mind-spirit modalities that complement Pastoral Ministry and enhance professional ministry.Outcome:

Outcome:

Awareness and knowledge of the principles of Complementary Alternative Methods of Healing in the Mystery of Pastoral Ministry. Development of the skills needed to implement a few basic centering, empowering, and healing techniques for the well being of our clients/patients.

The general understanding of Complementary Alternative Methods of healing (CAM) as seen in today’s world.

What are complementary alternative methods of healing and what is Pastoral Ministry (PaM) in relationship to CAM?

The differences and similarities between CAM and PaM.

The history and meaning of the terminology, concepts, and facts in this area of growing interest.

Various rich healing traditions of the world and their inherent significance to spirituality and pastoral ministry.

Chaplains as complementary healing resources.¨ The place for complementary healers.

The differences between the complementary healer and the pastoral minister.

The basic skills of a CAM professional and a PaM professional.

Performance levels of CAM and PaM.

The different modalities, skills, and methodologies used in different CAM modalities.

The differences between CAM and PaM professionals in the process of assessment, intervention and care plan.

Are CAMPaM professionals result-oriented people with outcome based intervention?

What can we contribute to the body of knowledge in a medical chart?

How can we make a difference in the progress notes of our patients?
In the study time we will also delve more deeply into a few easy to learn practical methods that can be integrated into our visits with highly beneficial results:

In the study time we will also delve more deeply into a few easy to learn practical methods that can be integrated into our visits with highly beneficial results:

• Learn to facilitate ‘therapeutic breathwork.’
• Learn about bringing ‘spiritual quietness’ by providing an exercise for ‘centering.’
• How to center a person to self, others and ultimately to God.
• How to give a “Holy Ground” experience to our clients.
• Learn to ‘meditate’ without fear and teach ‘how to’ without complications?
• Learn the simple steps to achieve a state of ‘meditation.’
• How might one to teach others to enter into a rhythm of life bringing healing and relaxation?
• Learn the art of healing presence.
• Understand the mystery of intuition.
• Learn the art of intuition.

CAMPaM network is a network of people with interest in ministry and healing. They are from all walks of life and professions such as ministers, chaplains, healthcare practitioners and professionals, complementary healers such as massage therapists, bodyworkers, energy workers and more. Anyone with an interest in healing and ministry is welcome to join CAMPaM ACPE Network