Ethics in Patient-Practitioner Relationship Viewed from the Classics

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Elisabeth Rochat de la Vallée Presents Ethics in Patient-Practitioner Relationship Viewed from the Classics Saturday and Sunday June 25 & 26, 2016 9:00am to 6:00pm Lunch Break 12:15-1:45 Albuquerque

1 Elisabeth Rochat de la Vallée Presents Ethics in Patient-Practitioner Relationship Viewed from the Classics Saturday and Sunday June 25 & 26, :00am to 6:00pm Lunch Break 12:15-1:45 Albuquerque New Mexico Ethics in Patient-Practitioner Relationship Viewed from the Classics was first presented by Father Claude Larre and Elisabeth Rochat de la Vallée in 1990 at the Traditional Acupuncture Institute in Maryland. The subject of this lecture has now been included within the body of the Master s degree program offered by Maryland University of Integrative Health, as well as offered annually to new generations of practitioners. It is considered one of the best seminars currently presented on Chinese Medicine. As our profession evolves side-by-side with the changing landscape of health care, this area of study and expertise remains a treasure house of clinical efficacy and healing potential. Saturday June 25th 2016 (2-Ethic and 5-Core Total of 7 NCCAOM PDAs) Ethics in Patient-Practitioner Relationship Viewed from the Classics Sunday June 26th 2016 (7-Core NCCAOM PDAs) Location: Golden Flower Chinese Herbs, 2724 Vassar Pl NE, Albuquerque, NM Fees: $150 7 NCCAOM PDA's (Full day) first or second day $ NCCAOM PDA`s (Both days) Student s ($100 per day) info@redwingbooks.com Phone: (800) of 5

2 Ethics in Patient-Practitioner Relationship Viewed from the Classics This lecture is based on classical Chinese texts and on the classics of medicine, mainly the Zhuangzi, Huainanzi, Guanzi, Zhongyong, Sun Simiao s Qianjinfang, and the Huangdi Neijing. Traditional Chinese thinking does not separate healing from mental or spiritual transformation.the healing takes place in restoring oneself to the natural order. This recovery can be helped or even triggered by an external person, a therapist. The relationship that develops between the patient and therapist is part of what motivates the patient to return to self, to a more orderly pattern. This relationship is based largely on the therapist. They may use particular techniques, but it mainly depends on the way the therapist is able to work on self in clearing their heart from all that troubles both their knowledge, their intelligence, and their intuition. Whether inspired by Confucian, Taoist or Buddhist practice, classical texts of Chinese medicine stress the need, for those who wish to care for other human beings, to be self-aligned as much as possible in reaching humanness, and to follow their heart in persevering an approach to the principles of life. The inner realization of the therapist who allows that to unfold in the therapeutic relationship, is, in fact, essential in restoring the patient's health, in full respect of the latter s nature. Patient and practitioner are each an aggregate of qi guided by a vital spirit. The interaction between both depends not only on what they know and want to do or to be, but also on what they are in their inner reality. In this lecture, we will analyze the interaction of qi between both patient and practitioner at each level and at each moment during the time of the session. Ethics in Patient-Practitioner Relationship Viewed from the Classics Presented by Elisabeth Rochat de la Vallée On June 25th 2016 at 2724 Vassar Pl NE, Albuquerque, NM (7 NCCAOM PDAs 2-Ethic and 5-Core) info@redwingbooks.com Phone: (800) of 5

3 JING - Channels or Meridian and MAI - Vital Circulations Jing, the Channels or Meridians are the norms that structure all forms of circulation in the body and control the flow of qi. Mai, the Vital Circulations (also translated as pulses or vessels) are the pathways of blood & qi ( qixue) that spread on the surface and deep inside. In them flows the invisible power that develops life, enabling it to expand and endure. Movement in the Mai might seem more important than substance but Mai & Substance should also not be dissociated. Mai circulation may be found in the notion of Jing. Mai is the expression of unceasing flow and movement while jing. is the expression of the power of its organizing flux and maintain it in its natural norms, as movement carries substances and subtenses carry movement. FIVE SPIRITS - - WU SHEN Hun and Po Yi and Zhi and shen are among the key concepts of Chinese Medicine; they are presented here by Elisabeth Rochat de la Vallée through their characters, their uses and meanings in classical Chinese texts and in medical texts, and with their main correlated notions. Key sentences and excerpts are studied directly from the source texts including discussion of their practical applications. info@redwingbooks.com Phone: (800) of 5

4 How many spirits are there? The numbers attributed to them cannot be quantified, but indicate the level of what we are referring to. For example, the Two Spirits (er shen ) can be Yin and Yang under their aspect of the productive power of life; the Three Spirits (san shen ), those of Heaven, Earth and of Man, or, in the body, those of the three Haras; the Four Spirits (si shen ), the divinities of the four spatial directions. The Six Spirits (liu shen ) are those of the four seasons, of hot and cold, of the sun, moon and the stars, or drought and flooding, or those of the Heart, Lung, Liver, Kidneys, Spleen and Gall Bladder. Hundred Spirits (bai shen ) are a band of spirits. The essential factor is expressed in the proverb, The myriads of spirits form only one single spirit. Among the Five Aspects of the Spirit (shen ), the Hun souls are the spiritual and intelligent aspects, associated with Heaven, the Immaterial and with the Liver; the Po souls are the corporeal and sentient aspects, associated with Earth, the body and with the Lung. Intent (linked with the Spleen) and Will (linked with the Kidney) denote the quality of the internal disposition with the orientation it creates. They are the state, the content and the functioning of the heart/mind. Presented by Elisabeth Rochat de la Vallée On June 26th 2016 at 2724 Vassar Pl NE, Albuquerque, NM (7-Core NCCAOM PDAs) info@redwingbooks.com Phone: (800) of 5

5 Elisabeth Rochat de la Vallée More than 40 years ago Elisabeth Rochat started out on an incredible journey across ancient languages and civilizations, striving to penetrate the root of life and the essence of existence. Quite early on, Elisabeth Rochat was drawn in particular to the chinese tradition, the wealth and beauty of which she was able to grasp thanks to her guides and mentors Claude Larre and Jean Schatz. Ever since, Elisabeth has continued to study the medical, confucian and taoist Classics, drawing from them essential and vital understandings which she communicates in turn as widely as possible to all those who share this passion. Elisabeth s experience with study groups all over the world has shown that when a genuine exploration of traditional chinese texts is constantly rooted in clinical practice and confronted with personal experience, it allows the practitioner to develop his art, invigorate his thought and raise his vision and conduct. Rochat de la Vallée has brought her intimate knowledge of both the medical and philosophical texts to bear in presenting her deep understanding and insight to this fascinating and often misunderstood subject. Her work establishes a firm grounding for thoughtful discussion, and as well as provides inspiration for individual spiritual cultivation. By means of this rigorous research into the movements of the qi and in a constantly open exchange of knowledge and experience, Elisabeth has relentlessly worked to cultivate a loving relationship to the other and to help the people she mets, improving their living experience. Elisabeth has been able to always maintain trust in the source without ever forgetting to smile. info@redwingbooks.com Phone: (800) of 5

The Author. Michelle Locke. (Dip PA Dance, Dip Shiatsu, Dip Shamanic Stud, Dip Mass Thpy, Cert Chinese Herbs)

The Author. Michelle Locke. (Dip PA Dance, Dip Shiatsu, Dip Shamanic Stud, Dip Mass Thpy, Cert Chinese Herbs) The Author Michelle Locke (Dip PA Dance, Dip Shiatsu, Dip Shamanic Stud, Dip Mass Thpy, Cert Chinese Herbs) Michelle Locke was a ballerina with the WA Ballet Company until she was forced into early retirement