Interest Group Email Archive

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, President@CHNIG.org 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

darka_neill@symaptico.ca



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

CTNIG Virtual Annual General Meeting (AGM)

The Complementary Therapies Nurses Interest Group (CTNIG) invites you to attend our Virtual Annual General Meeting. 

Date: Saturday September 19, 2020

Time:  9:00 AM TO 11:00 AM - Online (Zoom)

Learn more and REGISTER NOW! - https://myrnao.ca/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=870

Hello Interest Group members!

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

In this issue you will find:

• A Few Words from the President
• Who to Contact
• AGM Notification
• Exploring Self Care
• Inspirational Corner
• Condolences
• Websites
• Education
• Making Sense of Scientific Journals
• New Podcast
• Nature Therapy
• Self-Care Strategies
• Research
• Introductions
• Lighter Side

2nd call for nominations are now being accepted for the positions below for a two-year office unless otherwise stated. Call for nominations closes on Friday, September 11, 2020 at 12:00 pm.

• Finance Executive Network Officer (One year term)

To apply please complete the online form at https://myrnao.ca/ctnig_cfn_2020

Dear members,

The Complementary Therapies Nurses Interest Group Annual General Meeting is on Saturday September 19^th from 0900-1100. All current CTNIG members and any RNAO members interested in learning about CTNIG are invited to register to attend.

The meeting will include a guest speaker and we will receive reports for each of our CTNIG Executive Network Officers (ENOs).  We also want to hear from you. 

SAVE THE DATE:

Dear members,

Thank you for sharing your thoughts about the possibility of the Complementary Therapies Nurses’ Interest Group (CTNIG) becoming an RNAO Provincial Interest Group.  

The following are the answers to CTNIG member questions and concerns about the proposed change to the status of our interest group:

International Self-Care Day is celebrated on July 24th each year. 

The Complementary Therapies Nurses’ Interest Group continues our Exploring Self-Care wellness series with the animated video “Learn to meditate in a moment” based on Martin Boroson's book, One-Moment Meditation.

Visit the CTNIG website to view the entire Exploring Self-Care Series:  http://rnao-ctnig.org/selfcare

Dear member,

The RNAO-CTNIG Mind Body Spirit -The Whole News is YOUR newsletter.

Your contribution to it is greatly appreciated. This means nursing students too!

Do you have a story to tell related to complimentary therapies (CT) or holistic nursing/integrative health care?
Would you like to highlight a CT that you practice?
Do you know of a CT related event coming up that you would like to share with our members?
Have you participated in any CT related event?

Please disregard the below email.  It was sent in error.

Thank you!

Dear CTNIG members,

Earlier this week you received an email message about the proposed change in the status of CTNIG from an RNAO Associated Interest Group (non-voting) to an RNAO Provincial Interest Group (voting).  We apologize for sending this message out without giving our members the necessary background information. 

Here is a breakdown of the differences between the two types of groups.

Dear CTNIG Members:

The CTNIG executive and we've asked you to share your concerns around our interest group becoming a full RNAO Provincial Interest Group.   At this point we have heard nothing so we are asking our membership to cast their vote to accept or decline the proposed change.

The purposed changes is as follows: