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Public and Professional Programs Currently Registering

Experiencing Mindfulness

Note:  Sessions are conducted both in-person and live online via Zoom.

Weekly | Mondays at 12:00-1:00pm ET (onsite); Wednesdays at 12:00-1:00pm ET (online)

Join us for a weekly “taste” of mindfulness. No previous meditation experience is necessary, new participants will learn meditation practices with instructor guidance or experienced meditators can join us in deepening their daily practice in a community environment.  Topics and instructors for each session vary.

Nourish: Fundamentals of Medical Weight Management

Self-Paced Program | Register Now

Explore a self-paced online course that will help you understand how to set and achieve realistic health goals, overcome setbacks, and create the right mindset for long-term lifestyle changes that lead to successful weight management. It combines academic research and real-life insights from doctors, nutritionists, dietitians, exercise physiologists, behavioral therapists, and other health professionals.

Apply to The Leadership Program

The Leadership Program in Health and Well-Being

September 2023 | Apply now through June 16, 2023

The Leadership Program in Health and Well-Being is a one-year robust, combined in-person and distance-based leadership development and mentoring program for well-being leaders that teaches the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully develop, launch, lead, sustain, and grow a health and well-being culture across all health care settings.

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Distance Learning

Note:  Sessions are conducted live online via Zoom.

March 2023 | Starts week of March 23, 2023 |  Registration closes March 17, 2023

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is a method of using meditation and yoga to cultivate awareness and reduce stress. It is based on the ancient practice of mindfulness, which is about waking up, being fully alive, and being present for the richness of each moment of our lives. Within this awakening, we gain access to our deepest inner resources for living, healing, and coping with stress.

In the MBSR Distance Learning course participants “meet” with their instructor and classmates once a week via web conference, from wherever they may be.  This program is designed to deliver the same teachings and opportunities for group learning as our on-site MBSR program to those who are unable to visit our facility on a weekly basis, for reasons of scheduling difficulties, distance, or physical limitations.

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction

March 2023 | Starts March 22, 2023 | Register now through March 17, 2023

MBSR can help people who are coping with medical problems, job or family-related stress, and anxiety and depression. The majority of participants report lasting decreases in both physical and psychological symptoms. Pain levels improve and people learn to better cope with pain that may not go away. Most people also report an increased ability to relax, greater enthusiasm for life, improved self-esteem, and increased ability to cope more effectively with stressful situations.

Reiki: Level One

March 2023 (In-person) | Starts March 30, 2023| Register now through March 23, 2023 

April 2023 (Virtual) | Starts April 04, 2023| Register now through March 28, 2023

CEUs available: AMA PRA, IACET

Reiki, a form of energy healing, is an ancient practice that is used to reduce stress, improve health and quality of life, and support physical and emotional healing. Research suggests that using Reiki as a complementary therapy activates the parasympathetic nervous system to heal body and mind via the relaxation response. Reiki is accessible to everyone and is easy to learn. Practitioners use specific hand positions, held for a few minutes on or near the client’s clothed body.

Reiki: Level Two

Note:  Sessions are conducted live online via Zoom.

April 2023 | Starts April 14 – 15, 2023 | Register now through April 07, 2023

CEUs available: AMA PRA, IACET

Reiki, a form of energy healing, is an ancient practice that is used to reduce stress, improve health and quality of life, and supports physical and emotional healing. Research suggests that using Reiki as a complementary therapy activates the parasympathetic nervous system to heal body and mind via the relaxation response. Reiki is accessible to everyone and is easy to learn. Practitioners use specific hand positions, held for a few minutes on or near the client’s clothed body. Upon completion of Reiki 2, participants will be able to begin practicing professionally. Reiki 1 from any lineage is a prerequisite for Reiki 2. 

Reiki: Level Three

Note:  Sessions are conducted live online via Zoom.

May 2023 | Starts May 03-04, 2023 | Register now through April 26, 2023

CEUs available: AMA PRA, IACET

Reiki, a form of energy healing, is an ancient practice that is used to reduce stress, improve health and quality of life, and supports physical and emotional healing. Research suggests that using Reiki as a complementary therapy activates the parasympathetic nervous system to heal body and mind via the relaxation response. Reiki is accessible to everyone and is easy to learn. Practitioners use specific hand positions, held for a few minutes on or near the client’s clothed body. Upon completion of Reiki 2, participants will be able to begin practicing professionally. Reiki: Level One and Reiki: Level Two from any lineage is a prerequisite for Reiki: Level Three.

Tapping into Health: Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) for Self-Healing

May 2023 | Starts May 4 | Registration Open!

This course is being offered as a hybrid. Learners will be joining in person at Duke Integrative Medicine and online via Zoom. When registering, please select whether you will be in-person or online.

EFT is a mind-body-spirit self-care approach which involves tapping on acupuncture points while repeating emotionally-charged statements that relate to specific health issues. This workshop will be an intensive four-week experiential program featuring group tapping exercises and individual tapping demonstrations for a variety of topics.

Day of Mindfulness

Note:  Sessions are conducted live online via Zoom.

February 2023 | Starts February 25 | Register now through February 20, 2023

May 2023 | Starts May 6 | Register now through May 03, 2023

Join with those currently enrolled in an MBSR or MBSR Distance Learning course for a full-day meditation intensive. Renew or deepen your mindfulness practice in a supportive retreat environment.

Pre-requisite:  Completion of an MBSR course is required to register for this course.

Cultivating Kindness

Starts May 10 | Register now!

Learn to step out of the fray and into the present moment with joy that can help you cope with a stress-inducing environment.  Bring meditation practices teaching kindness, compassion, joy and balance into your busy life, helping to cultivate happiness and promote well-being.

Health & Well-Being Smarts

Note:  Sessions are conducted live online via Zoom.

March 2023 | Ugh…Ultra-Processed Foods! The Science Behind Ultra-Processed Foods – and Why It Matters
March 30, 2023 | Registration open!

Have you ever wondered why some foods just seem “addictive?” Or how you can make better choices to give your body the fuel it needs to sustain and maintain weight loss? We know that our diet impacts our health, and over time it can directly affect our very quality of life. In this course, join Christine Tenekjian to help you analyze the roots and drivers of your food choices, how to break unhealthy cycles of eating behavior, and provide you with a pathway to healthier food choices to nurture and energize you.

 

April 2023 | Women Don’t Weight—>We Spring Forward
April 27, 2023 | Registration open!

Spring is a time for metamorphosis! Nature renews itself with longer days of sunshine and everything starts to bloom. Renewal in nature inspires us to look inward and consider how we can be healthier in the new season, how can we change?  This Spring I invite you to “grow” into your own health journey, with thoughtfully crafted changes that prioritize caring for you in ways that are sustainable.  If your journey into a healthier lifestyle involves weight loss or maintaining your current weight, as is the case for many of us, we invite you into this seminar. Spring forward with us, to taking care of yourself, accepting support and promoting whole health.

May 2023 | Stress and Your Health – How to Manage Reactions to Stress in Positive Ways
May 16, 2023 | Registration open!

Have you ever felt stressed out? According to the World Health Organization, stress is “the health epidemic of the 21st century.” With so many things competing for our attention and time today, it can feel overwhelming – so, how can you manage stress in healthier ways? Is it possible to reframe and reshape negative feelings and manage your reactions to stress? The answer is a resounding…YES! Join this webinar to learn how.

Urban Retreat

Starts June 12 | Register now through June 5

This 3-day retreat will offer conditions conducive to your own inner search for balance and respite, where you will be pointed toward the silence that holds all noise, the stillness that holds all motion, and the peace that is always available, no matter the hectic nature of our day to day lives.

Apply and Register for DHWCT

Note:  Sessions are conducted live online via Zoom.
Health & Well-Being Coach Training
Starts June 19, 2023 | Registration Open

  • Tuesday section: 9:30am to 12:30pm EST
  • Wednesday section: 6:30pm to 9:30pm EST

CEUs available: ACCME, ACPE, ANCC, IACET, ICF
Become a Health & Well-Being Coach! Acquire the core coaching skills and competencies as you learn to incorporate them into professional practice.

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