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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...

Nia provides women loving womyn of color, like myself, the opportunity to connect and celebrate our full humanity. This is an awesome space that I have attended for years, that I highly recommend. Here I am rejoicing with other powerful sisters and sister elders at our closing ceremony. Simply rejuvenating! Nia means purpose, and that is exactly what it attracts- Purposeful Women. Fore more information or to register visit:  http://niacollective.org/wp-nia/category/gathering-2013/ Scholarships are available- ask me how I know! *   Disclaimer: This post is   not   an endorsement of this organization, and more so shares professional opinions. This report is an op-ed piece, and encourages those specifically seeking more info to to make the most informed decisions from a wide range of perspectives, with this as one of many.  I encourage those seeking it to find the best fit for your unique needs. I hope this piece is both informative and enjoyable. ...

Case Study Title: How to turn your breakdown into a break-0thru? New York Presbyterian Hospital Summer Chronicles From the desk of  Sacred Walker  August 21, 2013 Subtitle: Singing to the emptiness in her soul The Second chance program is where I spent most of my time; these clients have long term stays in the hospital for up to two years, before transitioning to residential housing or permanent state hospitals. The community there is close and spicy, like I like them! During our morning team meetings, K's psychiatrist, social worker, and later another patient tell me K would benefit from having a conversation with me. K is a mousy white woman with blonde hair. She sits in the hallway staring off into her opposite facing room, as if she saw past it and simultaneously saw nothing at all. I approach her with gentleness. "K, my name is Sacred. I am from pastoral care. Can I take a moment to speak with you?" She immediately tells me "I like t...

Story 2: A Woman's Hope? Goddess rising...* * This is written in honor of a special woman on the unit who co-created this with me,  before she was discharged. Blessings on your journey, your seeds help bless others. I lead a group on the women’s unit called “A woman’s hope?” The unit team mentioned to me that a number of women are struggling with suicidal ideation. They are having a hard time with finding their sense of grounded-ness, their sense of hope. I decide to title the group, “A woman’s hope?” in order to create a space that is open and welcoming to feelings of hope and spaces of hopelessness. I bring my Indian gong and we start the group with a silent meditation. We then follow with reading the poem “And still I rise” by Maya Angelou. Literally as the poem is being read, women begin to sob. Lines about "did you want to see me broken. Bowed head and lowered eyes...?" resonate, seen in the eyes of many women. Other lines that resonate are “that I dance like...

Greetings Dapper Divas attendess, Thank you ALL for coming out and participating in our first Dapper Divas Networking Brunch. It was wonderful co- hosting a space to kiki over light and deep conversation, delicious home cooking  (courtesy of Chef Sacred), give out great FAGs and KHHP take home packets, and hopefully foster lasting old+new connections. It was refreshing witnessing our circles begin to support each other's dreams- with concrete resources and referrals. The Spirit of Ujimaa- Collective work and responsibility truly began to come alive Sunday afternoon, July 28th. Special thanks to Andrea Durojaiye, who endorsed as founder of Fundraising Activist Geeks. Your organizational skills, support, and efficiency are invaluable! *** Attendees and donors- Thank you for your participation! Your presence has made it possible for me to reach my KHHP practitioner training summer fundraising goal of 74%, and rising!*** Please continue to check out my b...

Dear Friends, Family, Colleagues, and Community:  I am writing to tell you that I am embarking on a major transition in my life and would like to extend a call for your support. I am pleased to announce that I graduated with my Masters Degree in Holistic Psychology; was commissioned as a GLBT Faith Leader of African Descent; and I received a grade of Distinction on my thesis from Dr. Cornell West and Dr. Harry Fogarty, the highest grade one can receive, all in May 2013. The title of my thesis was: Exploited Intimacy: The Souls of Black Women and the Folk who love them. I am also pleased to announce that I have been accepted into the New York Presbyterian- Mental Health Hospital CPE residency program, beginning May 26th - August 17, 2013, as an interfaith hospital chaplain/ Psycho-spiritual intern. It is an honor to accept this prestigious opportunity with a hospital ranked number one in the country by US NEWS. This is where your invaluable support comes in. ...