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 Endorsed by the Australian College of Midwives. 4.5 CPD points have been awarded for this course for those midwives enrolled in the MidPLUS program.
Creating a Calmer Work Environment
The "Creating a Calmer Work Environment" workshop was developed by Peter Jackson as a result of a request from a major maternity unit to address the issue of stress amongst staff there. Drawing on his expertise and the relevant evidence Peter worked to adapt some of the principles of the calmbirth® pre natal education program to create the workshop.
The initial presentation proved to be very successful and as a result Peter is now offering the workshop to midwives and medical staff in Sydney and Canberra.
"Creating a Calmer Work Environment" offers practical knowledge, skills and solutions to midwives and medical staff to help eliminate stress and anxiety experienced in the workplace and in personal life.
This workshop provides an holistic approach to maternity care in the workplace for both staff and clients. The workshop examines the important part beliefs and emotions play in creating the environment in which staff works and the labouring mother births her baby.
The principles and skills include exploration and teaching contemporary understanding of the mind body connection for personal and professional growth and experiential learning in relaxation techniques.
Workshops for 2010
Melbourne - 23rd July 2010
To register for this workshop scroll to end of page for the link.
If you are interested in having Peter run a workshop in your area please contact us.
At least 20 participants are needed for each workshop.
Cost for the workshop is negotiable depending on availability of venue and other expenses.
Peter Jackson will be the facilitator at this workshop.
Program
| 9.00 – 9.30 |
Registration |
| 9.30 – 10.00 |
Introduction. Overview of workshop |
| 10.00 – 10.30 |
The Power of Belief.
Beliefs determine our biological and behavioural reality. Our positive and negative beliefs not only impact on our health but also every aspect of our life. |
| 10.30 – 11.00 |
Morning Tea |
| 11.00 – 11.45 |
Conflicting Systems.
Belief systems can be, and often are a definite source of tension resulting in stress and anxiety in the labour ward for both the birthing couple and staff. Especially when beliefs held by all concerned are clouded by risk and fear. |
| 11.45 – 12.00 |
Questions and Discussion |
| 12.00 – 12.30 |
Meeting at the Fence
Taking what is good from both medical and midwifery models and promoting the notion of self care for both staff and pregnant couples. Health and well-being can be maximized with a balanced application of self care, pharmaceuticals, surgery and procedures. |
| 12.30 – 1.30 |
Lunch |
| 1.30 – 2.15 |
Relaxation Response – "a bodily calm that all of us can evoke, that has the opposite effect to the well known fight and flight response" (Dr Herbert Benson)
In this segment participants will be invited to participate in an experiential learning relaxation exercise. |
| 2.15 – 2.30 |
Questions and Discussion on how to utilize the relaxation response for both couples and staff. |
| 2.30 – 3.30 |
Suggestions for creating a calmer work environment.
A calmer work environment depends on
- Providing constructive pre natal preparation for the birthing couple
- Positive beliefs and attitudes of the medical and midwifery staff.
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| 3.30 – 3.45 |
General Questions & Discussion |
| 3.45 – 4.30 |
Self assessment |
Speakers
 Peter Jackson has over 30 years experience in General, Midwifery and Psychiatric disciplines of Nursing in Sydney and regional hospitals. He is also a Private Subconscious Mind Therapist. Peter is internationally recognised for his work in childbirth education having developed the calmbirth® Pre Natal Education program in 2004. Peter's work focuses on a holistic approach for all concerned in the childbirth process.
 Penny Williams Registered Nurse, Certified Midwife, Antenatal Educator (NACE); Lactation Consultant (IBCLC); Sexual and Reproductive Health (Family Planning) Core of Life facilitator, calmbirth® Practitioner.
Penny is presently working for the Parenting Education Department at the John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle. She facilitates some of their Birth and Parenting programs and the Prenatal Breastfeeding classes. She is also a calmbirth® Practitioner.
 Tracey Anderson Askew Diploma of Teaching; Bachelor of Education; Graduate Diploma of Childbirth Education; calmbirth® Practitioner.
Tracey is a community childbirth educator, and facilitates calmbirth® classes in the Canberra area. She also runs Mother/Baby Yoga and Support Group; The First Six Weeks , Birth Blessings, Pregnancy Retreats, Creative Pregnancy and Having a Baby in Canberra Information nights exploring options for where to have your baby in the ACT.
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