Interest Group Email Archive

Dear RN members of the RNAO-CTNIG

In the spring, CTNIG sent out a pin “Alone Together” (see below) created by Micheline Montgomery to our RN members as a token of our our appreciation for the challenges you have had to deal with in your nursing practice and personal lives created by the COVID 19 pandemic. 

If by any chance you did not receive one in the mail, we would like to hear from you so we can investigate this with the RNAO mailing service.

Complementary Therapies for Self-care

Background

Dear CTNIG member,

Do you enjoy speaking out for nurses, health and health care? Would you like to assist us in our mission to recognize that nursing involves a holistic approach whereby all persons are an integrated mind-body-spirit entity? We promote the practice of CT as part of nursing practice. We are looking for members to join the Complementary Therapies Nurses' Interest Group (CTNIG) executive.

The CTNIG is seeking nominees for the following positions:

Greetings CTNIG,

Nursing week has passed but CTNIG continues to celebrate nurses and nursing practice.  We invite you to explore the Gratitude Practice for Nurses toolkit! 

Created by he American Nurses Foundation and the Greater Good Science Center, this resource is designed to support well-being and build a culture of gratitude in nursing. 

Start each day with a grateful heart💗.

Dear CTNIG member,

Do you enjoy speaking out for nurses, health and health care? Would you like to assist us in our mission to recognize that nursing involves a holistic approach whereby all persons are an integrated mind-body-spirit entity? We promote the practice of CT as part of nursing practice. We are looking for members to join the Complementary Therapies Nurses' Interest Group (CTNIG) executive.

The CTNIG is seeking nominees for the following positions:

Dear CTNIG Members,

In recognition of National Nursing Week 2021, the Complementary Therapies Nurses’ Interest Group (CTNIG) is hosting two evenings of Guided Meditations for our CTNIG members.

Please join us for a night of relaxation and restorative self-care on May 10th and 11th from 7:00pm-8:00pm.

In recognition of this years National Nurses Week the CTNIG is hosting two evenings of Guided Meditations for our CTNIG members . 

Please join us for a night of relaxation and restorative self-care on May 10th and 11th from 7:00pm-8:00pm. 

Event #1:  Monday May 10^th: “Regeneration and integration of individual and collective strengths and connections through mindfulness based imagery and breath work”.

Dear CTNIG Members,

RNFOO and the Nurse Innovator Award Committee are excited to share these upcoming funding opportunities and gala celebrations! 

Dear CTNIG Members,

Please join the CTNIG in petitioning the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) to reconsider accepting the more restrictive draft of the Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) policy and to return to the existing policy. Responses need to be sent in by March 15, 2021.

Greetings CTNIG Members,

Here is an opportunity of you to support the creation of the RNAO Indigenous Nurses and Allies Interest Group (INAIG)!  As a voting RNAO member your signature of support can contribute to making the INAIG a reality.

Rachel Radyk, an Indigenous RPN and BScN student in her last semester at Ontario Tech is one of the leaders of the INAIG initiative. RNAO approved the INAIG team’s proposal for the creation of INAIG, and the next step is for the group to collect 20 supporting emails from RNAO RN/NP members.

Dear Complementary Therapies Nurses Interest Group Member,

I think you will agree that in 2020, we were all witness to a year of tremendous change.  We  had to adapt and respond to many unforeseen challenges and unexpected opportunities.

As the year end nears, we are grateful for our CTNIG community and for our holistic and integrative practices.  Thank you for supporting one another and for your heart-centered nursing care. 

Wishing happy holidays to you and your loved ones,

From the CTNIG Leadership Team

Dear CHNIG Members,

We recognize your courage, care, and compassion throughout the year, and we thank you for your commitment and dedication to creating healthier communities!

Our best wishes to you and your family for peace, good health, and joy this holiday season and in the coming year!

We are always looking for members to get involved in our committees, and we encourage anyone who is interested to join us. 

Please feel free to email Susan Tam, [email protected] for more information.

CHNIG

 Hello Interest Group members!

The latest issue of our newsletter is now available for you to read. 

In this issue you will find:

CTNIG is thrilled to announce the relaunch of our communications committee!

This affords a time to share information about complementary therapy (CT) among members, coordinate outreach within the community, promote & facilitate workshops, and broadcast upcoming activities. 

We are enthusiastic to promote CT through our social media platforms, newsletter, website, & via email updates to members, the broader RNAO membership and beyond.

Enjoy some quiet, relaxing time and reflect on life with gratitude.

Here is a short, guided imagery that may be helpful.

The more you do it, the easier it will be.

Come with a curious mind, without judgement and just see what happens!

Darka Neill RN (Non-Practising), BScN, RP, Reiki ll
RNAO-CTNIG Consulting Editor

[email protected]



Gratitude Meditation

Begin by finding a quiet place to sit or lie down comfortably. 

Dear CTNIG members,

At the Complementary Therapies Nurses' Interest Group (CTNIG) we are focused on connecting, healing and care. Each member of CTNIG is working in different communities in support of our vision to have complementary therapies recognized, incorporated, and integrated into nursing and health care in Ontario.

Dear members,

At the Complementary Therapies Nurses' Interest Group (CTNIG), we are focused on connecting, healing and care. Each member of CTNIG is working in different communities in support of our vision to have complementary therapies recognized, incorporated, and integrated into nursing and health care in Ontario.

Please complete our short CTNIG Members’ Voices Survey in the spirit of connecting and sharing with each other.

Dear CTNIG community,

The colours of fall serve as a reminder that change is constant. CTNIG adapted to the changing landscape by hosting our first "virtual" Annual General Meeting and welcoming our new 2020-2021 executive team via Zoom.

A special thanks to Kim Watson and Erina Park, our two executive officers who both completed their terms on the Executive Committee. We appreciate your service and hope you stay connected with CTNIG.

We are pleased to announce the opening meditation and speaker for the 2020 CTNIG AGM!

   Opening meditation: Chakra beam of light - grounding meditation by Farnaz Michalski.

   Presentation: Sufism- Where science, spirituality and religion meet in heart-centered meditation.

   Speaker: Farnaz Michalski will share her personal experience with Sufism.

Dear members,

The Complementary Therapies Nurses Interest Group (CTNIG) invites you to attend our virtual Annual General Meeting. The meeting will take place on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020 from 9 to 11 a.m. via Zoom.

Highlights:

• opening meditation

• greetings from the president - Jacquie Dover

• networking - meet the participants

• presentation - to be announced: complementary therapies related

• CTNIG Award of Excellence presentation to Katrina Graham