top of page

The Caregivers' Chronicle: When Caregivers Need Care




A Letter from the Heart


Let me share something that deeply moves me every time it happens. Within the hospital walls, and throughout my coaching program, The Caregiver's Care System, I keep hearing the same heart-wrenching question. It comes from patients lying in hospital beds, asking: "How do I take care of everyone as I lay here in the hospital bed?"

But here's what stops me in my tracks – among these patients are our own. Healthcare professionals, just like you and me, lying in those same beds, wrestling with the same question. The very people who dedicate their lives to caring for others, now need care themselves.


This reality hits hard, doesn't it? As healthcare professionals, we excel at caring for others, yet often struggle to care for ourselves. As 2024 draws to a close, this pattern needs to change. It's time to take action and prioritize our own holistic health and wellness.


Our Journey Through P.L.E.A.S.E. S.P.I.R.I.T.:


A Path to Integrative Wellness

Throughout this year, we've explored a transformative approach to care that bridges professional practice with holistic wellness:


Phase 1: P.L.E.A.S.E.

Purification: Clearing away what no longer serves your practice and well-being

Libation: Releasing burdens and honoring your healing journey

Evaluation: Assessing where you are and where you want to be

Allocation: Distributing your energy and resources wisely

Summation: Gathering wisdom from your experiences


Phase 2: S.P.I.R.I.T.

Supplication: Opening yourself to receive support and guidance

Perception: Seeing healthcare through a wider lens

Intuition: Trusting your inner knowing alongside clinical knowledge

Reverberation: Creating ripples of positive change in healthcare

Institution: Building sustainable practices for long-term well-being

Tradition: Honoring both modern medicine and ancient wisdom


The Integration

When we merge P.L.E.A.S.E. and S.P.I.R.I.T. with integrative health practices, we create a complete system of care that:


Honors Your Whole Self:

  • Physical well-being through evidence-based practice

  • Emotional balance through self-awareness

  • Spiritual connection through traditional wisdom

  • Mental clarity through continued learning


Enhances Your Practice:

  • Combines clinical excellence with holistic understanding

  • Bridges modern healthcare with traditional healing arts

  • Creates space for both protocol and intuition

  • Builds resilience against burnout


Transforms Patient Care:

  • Offers more comprehensive care approaches

  • Respects diverse healing traditions

  • Creates deeper patient connections

  • Improves outcomes through a holistic understanding


Your Invitation to Transform: Three Powerful Opportunities


1. Exclusive One-on-One Coaching Opportunity


🌟 Only 5 Spots Available for 2024-2025 🌟

Through personalized coaching, you'll:

  • Integrate the P.L.E.A.S.E. S.P.I.R.I.T. framework into your daily practice

  • Develop sustainable self-care routines that fit your demanding schedule

  • Learn to blend clinical expertise with holistic wellness

  • Create boundaries that honor both your calling to care and your personal well-being


Why only five spots? Because, transformation requires dedicated attention, and I'm committed to providing deep, personalized support to each healthcare professional in this program.


2. Spiritual Retreat & Workshop: Harnessing the Elements

Saturday, December 14th, 2024

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

12555 Orange Dr, Ste 117

Davie, FL 33330


Experience a transformative day learning how to harness:

🔥 Fire: Igniting passion for self-care

🌍 Earth: Grounding your practice

💧 Water: Flowing with change

💨 Wind: Breathing new life into your work

💎 Minerals: Crystallizing your wisdom


Learn from an extraordinary gathering of integrative holistic health practitioners:

  • Leatrice Gachette CNM, APRN: Holistic Women's Healthcare

  • Stacy-Ann Samuels MBA-HM, RN: Spiritual Practice Integration

  • Nyoka Samuels-Gilchrist MSN-Ed, RN: Nurse Mentorship

  • Kasike Kalaan Nibronix: Indigenous Wisdom

  • Dr. Daiyi Tang Ph.D, A.P.: Traditional Chinese Medicine

  • Althea Gravesandy (Mena Nana Yaa): Bodywork & Manual Therapy


Includes:

  • Interactive sessions

  • Nourishing lunch

  • Comprehensive materials

  • Community connection


3. Free Film Screening! "The Whites of Our Eyes"


Join us for an intimate two-night screening of Dr. Yaba Blay's powerful documentary "The Whites of Our Eyes," plus exclusive access to "Namesong," a special micro-doc featuring her family story. Each evening includes guided community discussion exploring identity, representation, and shared experiences.


Take Action Now

The time for change is here. Choose your path to transformation:


  1. Secure Your Coaching Spot (5 available): First come, first served Includes initial discovery call. Save your spot by booking time with me on my calendar at www.7healingwaters.com .


  2. Register for the Spiritual Retreat: www.wawa-aba.org/events


  3. Register for our FREE Film Screening of "The Whites of Our Eyes" here: https://www.7healingwaters.com/event-details/gather-watch-grow-the-whites-of-our-eyes-screening-series-2024-12-10-19-00


  4. Stay Connected: Join our Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/JZNTNtkReBzbtB9G/ 


  5. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@authen-tea-callynyoka-xs3mg?si=QtypG9XmlscfTkdm


A Final Note

Remember that question from the hospital bed? "How do I take care of everyone?" The answer begins with caring for yourself. Don't wait until you're forced to pause. Take action now.


You've spent your career caring for others. Now is the time to ensure you can continue that sacred work by caring for yourself first.


With dedication to your well-being,

Nyoka Samuels-Gilchrist, MSN Ed, RN


P.S. The 5 coaching spots will fill quickly. Reach out now to secure your transformation journey for 2024-2025 at www.7healingwaters.com and book your time to connect with me.

4 views0 comments

Comentarios

Obtuvo 0 de 5 estrellas.
Aún no hay calificaciones

Agrega una calificación
bottom of page