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Thank you for stopping by. My name is Karen Nash and this is my web site. Here I hope to share with you a bit about myself, my family, my career, interests and hobbies. You can click here to see my Bio.

I work as Director of Therapeutic Recreation for the Gurwin Jewish Geriatric Center in Long Island. I take great pride in the work that I do for the elderly and have developed several programs that are used today throughout the recreation industry. One such program is "The Healing Mind" workshop.

HISTORY
I developed "The Healing Mind" Workshop by as a participatory workshop for people experiencing stress, chronic illness, pain, loss, grief or a desire to expand their knowledge of mind/body healing techniques. It is based on current research in the field of Psychoneuroimmunology (PNI) which studies the interrelationship between the brain, the immune system and behavior.

PHILOSOPHY
We all know that the mind can affect the body. When we experience embarrassment we blush. If we are frightened, we sweat. and if we are exhillerated, our heart beats at a fast pace. Clinical evidence has proven that people thrive when their psychological, emotional and spiritual neeeds are met along with their medical needs.

PRACTICE
We all want to feel as best as we can. What we need are resources and coping mechanisms to help us face life's challenges. "The Healing Mind" Workshop was developed to offer these resources.

One of my true loves is dance. I have spent most of my life active in the dance scene with a special affection for Latin music. I have taught as well as performed.

I am Mother of 2 boys (Dale and Jeff) and stepmother of one boy (Mark) and one girl (Michelle). I am also a recent Grandmother of Emily.

This page was last updated on 12/23/98.

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