A Spiritual Retreat for Nurses of Faith Hosted by Nurses of Faith
OCTOBER 5, 2024
8:00AM-3:00PM
ST. MARY OF PROVIDENCE RETREAT CENTER
227 Isabella Rd
Elverson, PA 19520
$45.00 (Lunch included)
About Self Preservation of the Healer
Our Mission: Healing Nurses
Self Preservation of the Healer delves into the complexity of what it means to be a nurse in a healing profession and gain a new perspective on our role of preserving the healer. We explore the daily expectations of the nurse, the demands of the healthcare industry, and how over extending ourselves can negatively affect our overall well-being, resulting in burnout. We will discuss and practice strategies to navigate, empower, and preserve our spiritual, emotional and physical well-being, translating wisdom into caring for our patients, families, and peers.
Topics of discussion include but not limited to:
- Dealing with difficult families and patients
- Grief and letting go of hard cases
- Managing anxiety/depression, using humor, avoiding burnout
- The power of prayer, the nurse patient relationship
- The healing power of music
What to Expect
● Who Should Attend: This is a non denominational spiritual retreat tailored for nurses (students to retired, nursing assistant to doctorate prepared)
● Relax and Recharge: Engage in activities that promote rest, renewal, and healing
● Connect with Peers: Shared experiences with fellow nurses in a supportive and nurturing environment
● Reflect and Grow: Participate in guided sessions that encourage prayer, and personal reflection
Direct retreat questions to: prayerfulnurse@gmail.com
How It Started
In 2019, this retreat was placed in my heart with the sole purpose of bringing nurses closer to God. I was in the early stages of planning when the pandemic hit and delays were inevitable. Nursing as we knew it would never be the same.
This retreat is a day of healing and restoration so we may return to the work we do as healers.
Jennifer E. DiMedio DNP, CRNP, FNP-BC is a nationally certified family nurse practitioner at the Delaware Valley Health Center in Horsham, Pennsylvania with over three decades of experience within the healthcare industry.
GUESTSPEAKERS
Nicole McGovern, LCSW
Nicole McGovern, LCSW
Nicole McGovern, LCSW
Nicole has worked in home care, hospice and palliative care for over 24 years. During that time, she has worked with children and adults in individual, family and group settings to provide education and support surrounding death, dying and grief. She has presented CEU workshops through Villanova University, the Chester County Intermediate Unit and Neighborhood Visiting Nurses. Recently, she became an adjunct professor at The College of New Jersey for a master’s level counseling class on grief.
Nicole earned her Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Education at Pennsylvania State University and her Masters in Social Work with a Minor in Child Welfare from the University of Georgia. She received her FT (advanced professional certification) in Thanatology from ADEC (Association for Death Education and Counseling).
Pastor Stuart Luce
Nicole McGovern, LCSW
Nicole McGovern, LCSW
Pastor Stuart has served as a parish pastor for 32 years in addition to four years of education. All through that experience he's been impressed and amazed at the work of nurses to heal and comfort those in need. He has a special heart for all those in the caring professions and the need to provide self-care in order to be an effective caregiver. He currently serves at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Exton/Lionville, Pennsylvania.
Lisa Couser, LCSW, FT
Nicole McGovern, LCSW
Lisa Couser, LCSW, FT
Lisa is a licensed psychotherapist practicing in Chester County. For the past ten years, she worked as a Bereavement Coordinator with Penn Medicine/Neighborhood Hospice
and is now engaged solely in private practice in West Chester, PA.
Lisa provides both individual and group counseling to clients presenting with a range of issues, including grief and bereavement, chronic illness and physical issues, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and
other life transitions.
Lisa earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from SUNY Empire State College and a Master
of Social Service from Bryn Mawr College Graduate School of Social Work and Social
Research. She was awarded the Fellow in Thanatology: Death, Dying and Bereavement
(FT) in 2022. Lisa believes in an integrative approach to support individuals navigating
life’s challenges and works to guide them toward a renewed and more balanced life.
Stefanie Wilson, MDIV
Anna Cephas, MA, MT-BC
Lisa Couser, LCSW, FT
Stephanie is currently the Senior Manager of Psychosocial Services at Penn Medicine at Home. In this role Stefanie provides oversight and support to the hospice chaplain team, the bereavement team, Patient Satisfaction committee, and the volunteer department. In addition to supporting clinicians in their work administratively and clinically, Stefanie has spent many years pastoring and caring for patients and their families emotionally and spiritually at the end of life as a Hospice Chaplain and holds a Master of Divinity.
Anna Cephas, MA, MT-BC
Anna Cephas, MA, MT-BC
Anna Cephas, MA, MT-BC
Anna is a board-certified music therapist specializing in end-of-life and bereavement support. She has worked as a hospice music therapist since 2021, utilizing music-based interventions such as songwriting and legacy recordings to support families navigating anticipatory grief. She is also a singer/songwriter who uses music as a vehicle for personal healing and growth, and is passionate about helping others explore difficult subjects with using artistic expression.
Deacon Matt Coyne
Anna Cephas, MA, MT-BC
Anna Cephas, MA, MT-BC
Deacon Matt was ordained in 2019 as a permanent deacon and serves at Saint Joseph Parish in Downingtown, Pennsylvania
Online Payments
Retreat Cost of $45.00 includes continental breakfast and full lunch. Funds go directly to the operation of the program.
Accepted forms of payment: Venmo, Pay Pal, Google Pay, Apple Pay, Credit Card
If alternative payment is requested, email: Prayerfulnurse@gmail.com
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