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JOAN BORYSENKO
World-Renowned Expert In The Mind/Body Connection
Joan Borysenko is a distinguished pioneer in integrative medicine and a world-renowned expert in the mind/body connection. Her work has been foundational in an international health-care revolution that recognizes the role of meaning, and the spiritual dimensions of life, as an integral part of health and healing. Eloquent and inspiring in settings that range from hospitals to hospices, from theaters to conference venues, and from boardrooms to houses of worship, Joan Borysenko is a credible bridge between faith and reason. Her brilliance, humor, and authenticity in combination with the latest research make her a compelling and inspiring speaker and writer.
After graduating magna cum laude from Bryn Mawr College in 1967, Dr. Joan Borysenko earned her doctorate in Medical Sciences from the Harvard Medical School, where she completed post-doctoral training in cancer cell biology. Her first faculty position was at the Tufts University College of Medicine in Boston. But after the death of her father from cancer, she became more interested in the person with the illness than in the disease itself, and returned to Harvard Medical School to complete a second postdoctoral fellowship, this time in the new field of behavioral medicine. Under the tutelage of Herbert Benson, M.D., who first identified the relaxation response and brought meditation into medicine, she was awarded a Medical Foundation Fellowship and completed her third post-doctoral fellowship in psychoneuroimmunology.
In the early 1980's Dr. Joan Borysenko co-founded a Mind/Body clinic with Dr. Benson and Dr. Ilan Kutz, became licensed as a psychologist, and was appointed instructor in medicine at the Harvard Medical School. Her years of clinical experience and research culminated in the 1987 publication of the New York Times best seller, Minding the Body, Mending the Mind, which sold over 400,000 copies. The 20th anniversary edition, newly revised, was published in 2007. Author or co-author of 13 other books and numerous audio and video programs, including the Public Television special Inner Peace for Busy People, Joan Borysenko is the Founding Partner of Mind/Body Health Sciences, LLC located in Boulder, Colorado and the Director of The Claritas Institute Interspiritual Mentor Training Program.
Dr. Joan Borysenko's warmth and credibility, plus her lively sense of humor, create a compelling presence. She also hosts a weekly Internet radio show, Your Soul's Compass, for Hay House and Joan is one of the most popular and sought after speakers in the field of health, healing, and spirituality, her engaging and well researched presentations are perfect both for professionals and for the general public.
Lecture Topics
All lectures include time for questions and answers, and many can also be delivered in an extended workshop format: half-day, full-day, or weekend program. Most include elegant Powerpoint visuals. Dr. Borysenko can tailor a presentation specifically for your group, or you can choose one of those described here.
* Minding the Body, Mending the Mind
* Banishing Burnout: From Stress to Strength
* Human Thriving and Business Excellence
* Spirituality and Healing
* The Wisdom of the Heart
* When Things Fall Apart
* Saying Yes to Change
* Your Soul's Compass: What is Spiritual Guidance?
* Women's Programs
RAVE REVIEWS OF DR. BORYSENKO'S PRESENTATIONS:
"Dr. Borysenko is a wonderful speaker! She incorporates evidence, life stories, and practical tips in a way that is meaningful and inspiring. We could not be happier with her as our keynote."
-Carole A. Bartoletto, MA, RD, Kaiser Permanente, Regional Heath Education-
"Nationwide Better Health (NBH) is a relatively new company in the disease management, productivity, and health promotion space. We were seeking a nationally recognized speaker for a forum for both our associates and our customers and business partners. Joan Borysenko was our first choice. What was attractive about Joan was her reputation as a guru in the wellness field and her academic credentials.
In the morning associate session, Joan, with great humor and adaptability, presented on the topic of Stress to Strength to a packed house. We received e-mails from the attendees who felt inspired by Joan’s remarks and her slides. At the more formal business meeting, Joan flexed her message to address the audience interested in data and scientific evidence. One of the thought leaders remarked that, “Joan brought a new perspective on a subject of behavioral health that he had been wrestling with for over a year.”
NBH was pleased to sponsor Joan Borysenko as our featured luncheon speaker and intend to invite her back again and again."
-Arlene L. Reilly, AVP, Nationwide Better Health, Columbus, Ohio-
"Joan Borysenko has that rare ability to reach people, no matter where they are on their journey. Her presentations blend science and real-life experiences that leave the audience thinking, laughing, cheering. Joan is a beautiful, gentle spirit with a wisdom for a world so badly in need of healing."
-Kathy Tilot, A Woman's Place, St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center, Green Bay, WI-
"Dr. Borysenko absolutely engaged the audience with her dynamic, thought-provoking concepts wrapped in her wonderful personal anecdotes."
-Jane Callahan, The Indianapolis Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation-
"Joan's presentation at our conference was outstanding! Her warm presence and the depth of her knowledge were a remarkable combination.
The experiential aspects of the workshop were beautifully woven into the teaching and her personal stories were a gift. Joan is extremely sensitive to the needs of the audience and our attendees left the workshop feeling inspired and enriched."
-Judi Goldstein, LSW, Conference Chair, The Renfrew Center Foundation-
"Joan, thank you for your wonderful presentation. As always, you put your heart and soul in your work, and it shows."
-Larry Burk, Jr., M.D. and Marty Sullivan, M.D.-
"What a smart, informative, interesting and entirely positive speaker Joan is. Her warmth and wisdom come across so well. Listeners can tell they're in the presence of a good soul and great person."
-Steve Russo, President/Creative Director, Russo Communications-
And finally, a last word from Dr. Wayne Dyer
"I have known Joan for over two decades. I said it then, and I say it today,this is the smartest woman I've ever known. I urge you to drink in her wisdom."
MIND/BODY BALANCE & STRESS REDUCTION
Developing mindfulness of the connections between mind and body is a form of intelligence just as important as IQ, EQ (emotional intelligence), or social intelligence. As awareness deepens, bodily sensations provide feedback and guidance about every aspect of your life, from nurturing relationships to enhancing effectiveness at work. By acting on this information you can reduce stress, balance your life, and maximize your innate potential for health, creativity, and spiritual growth.
You will explore timeless wisdom from the world of ancient yoga to modern experiments in positive psychology, from the latest in neuroscience to simple exercises in breathing and stress management. By accessing my Prevention Magazine columns, Staying Centered, you can find even more practical tips for realizing inner peace in our busy world. And by periodically filling out the self-assessments of your physical and psychological state, you can follow your progress.
* A Woman’s Journey to Wholeness
* Beating Stress and Burnout
* Meditation and Staying Centered
* The Wisdom of Dreams
Staying Centered
* Stress Reduction
* Health & Wellness
* Spirituality & Inspiration
* Maintaining a Healthy Balance
Medical & Psychological Symptoms Related to Stress
Reducing your stress can mean the difference between feeling fully alive and functioning at your peak, versus feeling ill and functionally compromised. In this section, read the brief guides to help pinpoint symptoms and take the assessments to determine your stress level. Then practice the stress reduction techniques, and check back for re-assessment on your progress. This is an excellent way to keep track of how you're feeling physically and emotionally.
* Medical Symptoms Related to Stress
* Medical Symptoms Checklist
* Psychological Symptoms
* Psychological Symptoms Checklist
How to Meditate
Take time for yourself to more fully understand the interaction of your mind, body, and spirit. In this section, you will learn how to meditate and understand that the time you take to recharge helps you to be authentically happy, and thus in turn will help you make others happy.
Yoga Stress Busters Exercises
The yoga exercises in this section were designed to relax tension as quickly and efficiently as possible. All the exercises are based on the same principle. We’ve included four yoga stretches in the Anytime Series, and seven stretches in the Full-Body Relaxer Series. The yoga stretches in this section were excerpted from the 20th anniversary edition of Minding the Body, Mending the Mind.
* The "Anytime Series" of Yoga Stretches
* The Full-Body Relaxer Series of Yoga Stretches
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