REGISTRATION, EXHIBITS, HEALTHY BREAKFAST FARE

INTRODUCTIONS & MEDITATION

NATURAL HEALING WITH REIKI: TAPPING INTO PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL &  SPIRITUAL WELLNESS

Judy McCracken

M.Ed., President and  CEO of Reiki Rays of Hope for Families and Children, LLC

Many families are searching for non-pharmaceutical ways to fully engage health and healing. Based on her 23 plus years working with children and Reiki, Judy McCracken paints a picture of what our lives can be like with Reiki as a core strategy for improving the quality of our lives. She shares her passion for Reiki including her belief that the effects of Reiki go far beyond physical healing and can powerfully assist children and adults with the many stressful pressures being experienced daily in our homes, schools and work lives. Reiki can work to help balance the needs of the special needs child with those of their siblings. She will discuss the successful uses of Reiki for illness, behavior and learning problems, parenting and relationships. Judy has taught Reiki to thousands of adults and children in many settings and has given Reiki treatments to some 7000 recipients.

KEYNOTE: POSITIVE SENSORY TOUCH

Debbie-Ann Champion

Holistic Therapy Practitioner & Teacher Member FHT . CNHC Registered . SRN BSc Nursing Studies . Jikiden Reiki Shihan

How can we open the door for the special child to explore a sensory world? Debbie-Ann Champion, illustrates how specific movement and touch techniques – using massage skills and Reiki can create new opportunities for parents through Parent Partnership Workshops.  The program developed at Doubletrees School in Cornwall UK, a school for children and young adults with Special Educational Needs shares the benefits of what has been developed in the school classroom environment and has been transferred to the home lives of these special children. The whole family can play, learn and grow together… When learning is fun, people learn even without realizing it!  Building trusting bonds and developing communication pathways builds confidence, reduces frustration and provides consistency in approach; all of which improve the quality of the individual lives involved.

CHILDREN AND REIKI ARE AS NATURAL TOGETHER AS THE STARS IN THE SKY:  REIKI FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

Annette Kroninger & Lynda Sands

Magic Hands Reiki, Circle of Miracles

This presentation is an experience-based discussion of the many ways Reiki helps children with exceptional needs. When children experience cancer, ADHD, learning disabilities, hearing issues, emotional issues, spectrum disorders (e.g. autism, Asperger’s) and physical ailments they sometimes are overwhelmed by the demands of their conditions.  Annette Kroninger and Lynda Sand bring their many years of experience teaching elementary school children to the Reiki enterprise.  They will share their experiences working with children through a wide array of situations and document how Reiki has made a difference in childrens’ lives.  

LUNCH:  Cactus Blue’s Magical Fajita Bar, Vegan Friendly, Gluten-Dairy Free Options

NOTE:  Our speakers will be stationed at tables based on their expertise, we invite you to have a leisurely lunch with opportunities to chat with people with Reiki resources.  There will also be time to look at the exhibitor tables.

WORKSHOP FOR PARENTS:  HEART RHYTHM MEDITATION FOR PARENTS: STAYING IN BALANCE

Kate Lampe

L.P.C.

Learn ways to use the breath to achieve a place of balance in your life!  We live in a pressure cooker of a world, that demands our attention 24-7. So take this time for yourself.

WORKSHOP FOR PRACTITIONERS: TEACHING MAGIC HANDS™ REIKI TO CHILDREN

Annette Kroninger & Lynda Sands

Magic Hands Reiki, Circle of Miracles

Many of us have wanted to teach Reiki to children, but have been reluctant to do so. In this workshop we have an opportunity to witness a program that has been successful in doing just that.  Annette and Lynda will describe their trademarked program “Magic

Hands”.  They share their mission, the benefits of teaching Reiki to kids, and what people may want to consider if they want to begin teaching.  They will also talk about their training program for Reiki Teachers that certifies teachers in Magic Hands’ program.

WORKSHOP FOR PARENTS: AROMATHERAPY - USING ESSENTIAL OILS TO CALM YOURSELF AND YOUR KIDS!

Sherry Giardiniere                          

Aroma therapist, Reiki Practitioner     

Debbie-Ann Champion

Holistic Therapy Practitioner & Teacher Member FHT, CNHC Registered, SRN BSc Nursing Studies Jikiden Reiki Shihan

Debbie-Ann and Sherry serve as mentors to you in this part lecture, part question and answer period about safely using essential oils as a tool in your parenting toolbox. They will give you a list of essential oils, their effects and show you how to safely create your Essential Oil Survival Kit.

WORKSHOP FOR PRACTITIONERS: TAKE THE OXYGEN MASK FOR YOURSELF FIRST! THE REIKI
                                                             THERAPISTS’ DILEMMA: TREAT OTHERS FIRST? TREAT SELF?

Suzanne McMurray 
RN,MA,ITHC,RMT

We are enormously attracted to helping others, it may be in our genes. However, over the years, we have all learned that throwing yourself under the bus for others, does not help anyone.  In this session you will learn how a structured planning program for self-care is a win-

win for everyone.  How many Reiki practitioners never get sessions from others? From now on, you will have a system that helps you to step outside of the box of super-caregiver. At the Center for Conscious Caregiving they have begun to train their practitioners how to

utilize a structured self care planning process, first for themselves and then with their clients. (Family and professional caregivers)

SNACK TIME & VISIT EXHIBITORS

MANDALA COLORING MEDITATION

Stephanie Smith
Artist/Writer/Educator

Enjoy a peaceful and meditative session of mandala coloring a hand-drawn design by Banana Factory Resident Artist Stephanie Smith. In addition to a brief history of the various cultural uses of the mandala, Stephanie will offer simple meditative breath exercises and mindfulness practices to help deepen the quality of your experience. No art experience is required, and all materials will be provided. 

WINNERS OF RAFFLES ANNOUNCED AND CLOSING REMARKS