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ON THE ROAD TO WELLNESS & SELF-CARE Several weeks ago, The Storydancer Project took a trip to Zuni Pueblo and Gallup, New Mexico. I was invited to present at the Zuni Wellness Carnival, which was actually a fun kind of Wellness Fair. ZULEIKHA AT ZUNI WELLNESS CENTER The Zuni Wellness Center was set up with different groups who offered activities and information that gave families a chance to think about ways to bring wellness into their lives. We were invited to join the fair by our friend and acupuncturist, Kathelin Panteah, from the Zuni Recovery Center, and were partnered at their table. I engaged with families upon [...]

REKINDLING OPTIMISM, ENTHUSIASM & EMPATHY Care for The Caregiver Programs TAKE A MINUTE® SELF-CARE FOR NURSES MEPRA Program led by Cynda Rushton, Professor of Clinical Ethics in partnership with Zuleikha, Founder/Director of The Storydancer Project MEPRA is under auspices of the Anne and George L. Bunting, Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics and the School of Nursing.  The Annual/Semi-Annual Program We honor the work with nurse leaders and nurses on the frontline for several days. This is a specially designed program that features self-care, nurturing the core inspiration connecting to service, and practicing letting go of what doesn't serve. We all learn so much, [...]