Retreat Day: Introduction to Mind-Body Medicine
with Cheryl Pascucci

Introduction to Mind-Body Medicine w/ Cheryl Pascucci

Topics covered are as followed:

• Standard Western Medicine practices/focus

• Stress vs Relaxation Response in the body

• Bottom up and top down responses in the brain (Body 1st/Story 2nd)

• Mindful awareness of the present moment (folks will need pen and paper)

• Emotions = 'energy in motion in the body' and completing cycles

• Addressing pain and suffering through Mind-Body awareness and allowing. 

• Person-centered care planning