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How visionary leadership dramatically transforms graduates from  break-down to breakthrough? Based on a true story  by Sacred Walker Founding CEO of Kuumba Health LLC Student Wellness and Leadership Initiative      She slumped down in the chair in front of us, her care team. Her facial expression and body language was clear: "I do not want to be here, I do not belong here, and I do not want to talk with any of you." We, her chaplain, social worker, nurse, and lead psychiatrist sat in a circle of chairs for her interview and welcome to the women's in patient unit. She answered slowly under her breath and the mutterings spilled out of her mouth like crumbs of a bread half eaten and a life unfinished. Patience was in the air and yet the long line of intakes spoke to a long morning of rounds ahead.      Our team was very compassionate and was present to her silence. Slowly her silence became murmurs of disapproval of being committ...

Today I took a tour of the Center for Autism and the Developing Brain, in White Plains, NY. It is housed at New York Presbyterian Hospital- Westchester Division. Open for two months, and it is already booming with cutting edge research and collaborations to meet high community needs. Here are pictures of the state-of-the-art facility. This tour was indeed an awesome training on how to create patient centered medical architectural models, amongst other things, for my developing brain as a practitioner and practical visionary.* A picture is worth a thousand words. I'm happy to share this tour- speaking volumes, now with you. For more information on the Center for Autism and the Developing Brain, and/or specifically on Autism, please see the links below: Center for Autism and the Developing Brain Autism Speaks Website * Disclaimer: This post is not an endorsement of the Center for Autism and the Developing Brain nor for Autism Speaks, and more so shares professional opinion...

My former supervisor shared this you tube video with our Hospital team.* Watch this video: Empathy: The Human Connection to Patient Care This video is truly a reminder that fostering the soul care in health care , specifically practitioners showing empathy and compassion, can go a long way for how we as practitioners and as service recipients approach giving and receiving care. I believe, it reminds us to walk a day in our "clients" shoes, and bottom line, treat others with the care and professionalism that we all deserve. I am not always perfect at showing up at my 100% best as a practitioner or as a client. My emotions, like many others, at times get the best of me. I stub my toe, somebody insults my family member, I get a scary call, and my mood changes, paints my day differently. My experience changes the minute that the negative thought enters my consciousness. But God... invites in ease in a simple a moment, as taking in a breath. And when I remember that, I res...

One year later, and I am just beginning to make the connections of fermented coconut based medicine in Kerala and just showing up as a ministry of presence in New York Presbyterian Hospital in White Plains, NY. Both acknowledge that there is an old mystery outside of human conception, that heals mind, body, and spirit. ... Enjoy this flashback video, and as well some love being sent from our New international friends. "I think God is looking down and smiling, with me a year later in reflection. What do you think?..."* *   Disclaimer: This post is   not   an endorsement of Ayurveda meedicine's effectiveness, and more so shares professional opinions. This report is an op-ed piece, and encourages those specifically seeking Ayurvedic care to to make the most informed decisions from a wide range of perspectives, with this as one of many.  I encourage those seeking care to find the best fit for your and your families' unique needs. I hope this piece is...

What: Self assessment of your Ayurveda  composition: "Prakruthi" How: It is used by holistic doctors in assessments, and is provided below FREE of charge to you!  Training Location: Parissini Ayurveda Medical College in Kerala India this summer. When: July 2012 Purpose: Awareness of your AYURVEDA Doshas can help bring balance and wellness to your lifestyle. More information on what to do with the answers to come.   Ase! Characters Vata Pitha Kapha Body Built Narrow hips and shoulders, thin abdomen Moderate build, normal abdomen Broad hips and shoulders, large abdomen Body structure Lean, tall Medium size Heavy short Body temperature Slightly less than normal Slightly above normal Normal Body weight Low Medium Heavy Endurance/Strength Low, Poor Fair ...