Join us for an inspiring and practical evening with Jessica Smith, a Mindfulness Educator and Advocate, as she shares her personal journey through trauma and a stress-induced illness that served as a wake-up call to heal from the inside out. Through mindfulness, meditation, and movement, she discovered that healing isn’t a destination—it’s a daily practice. Grounded in neuroscience and psychology, this presentation explores how trauma affects the brain and body and how simple, research-based mindfulness tools can foster lasting healing. Participants will learn to recognize trauma responses in themselves and others and leave with 10 easy, evidence-informed practices to bring more calm, clarity, and connection into their daily lives. Whether you’re navigating your own healing journey or supporting others, this experience offers science-backed tools and real-life wisdom to cultivate greater presence and peace. About Jessica Smith:
Jessica Smith is a certified mindfulness coach, Arizona educator, and proud graduate of Southwest … Read More
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or anxious in your daily life? Are you searching for tools and strategies to help bring balance and awareness to your daily routine? Join Debbie Chamberlain to learn more about what mindfulness is all about and how to take actionable steps to incorporate mindfulness into your daily life. From increased focus and productivity to reduced stress and anxiety, mindfulness can have a significant impact on your overall well-being. Going beyond the theoretical understanding of mindfulness, you will also learn practical tools and strategies to support your mindfulness practice, including gratitude practice, visualization, goal setting, mindful movement, breath work, and identifying and managing emotions. Debbie Chamberlain is a visionary founder, certified mindfulness practitioner, Yoga (RYT 500), and author who has dedicated her life to helping individuals develop awareness, compassion, and resilience. Since 2001, Debbie has been educating students of all ages, earning her bachelor’s degree in … Read More
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Have you ever noticed how people respond when you ask them how they are doing? Many will respond with how busy they are and some will include a list of things they are doing or issues they are dealing with. In Spring 2014, Harvard School of Public Health, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and National Public Radio researched what truly makes Americans so stressed out. According to their study, approximately 27% of people related their stress to health-related problems. A good portion of those surveyed also listed life changes, problems with work, family issues or problems with personal relationship as there most stressful experiences. We’ve all experienced these stressors in one way or another. We’re human after all. So how do we turn these problems into opportunities? “12 Guiding Principles of Transformational Life Coaching”One of those principles is: All problems stem from separation: therefore, the solution comes from connections. In … Read More
You are invited to an Open House to experience Mindfulness-Based Stress Management, a one hour event on Thursday, September 10th from 6pm-7pm. If you enjoy the class and wish to continue and enroll in MI 500 Mindful Based Stress Recalibration & Retraining the class structure will look like this… After the first night of orientation, students attend a 3-hour class, once a week (on Thursdays) for 7 weeks, and one 8 hour Sunday session that will occur between the sixth and seventh week of class. The course actively involves participants learning and practicing mindfulness-based stress reduction methods to improve their health and their ability to handle stressful situations effectively. The MBSM course combines mindfulness meditation, gentle yoga, and group discussions to help individuals cultivate awareness and presence in their daily lives. Participants learn to observe their thoughts and feelings without judgment, fostering a deeper understanding of their stress triggers. Through … Read More
Your path to becoming a skilled, trauma-informed practitioner and entrepreneur starts here. A Reimagined Foundation for the Modern Healer. For over 30 years, SWIHA has been a pioneer in holistic education. After a year of deep reflection and curriculum refinement, we have evolved our degree offerings to meet the growing demand for body-centered, integrative healing. Our Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS) in Holistic Healthcare is a 60-credit, 104-week journey that bridges the gap between ancient wisdom and modern science. Founded on the principles of the American Holistic Health Association (AHHA), this program empowers you to treat the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. View the following AOS Studies in Holistic Healthcare Concentration in: Somatic Psychology & Mindfulness Yoga Therapy Massage Practitioner Western Herbalism Credits: 60 Duration: 104 Weeks (approx. 2 years) Format: On-Campus (Tempe, AZ) Tuition: https://swiha.edu/prospective-students/tuition/ From Thinking to Feeling. We have transitioned our legacy Transformational Psychology track into a … Read More
Click to register In this heartfelt presentation, Debbie invites participants to reflect on the power of gratitude in shaping our stories—even in the chapters that challenged or tried to break us. She shares how her personal journey through struggle led her to write children’s books that now help young readers embrace mindfulness, self-love, and resilience. Debbie will also highlight her work with Amanda Hope Rainbow Angels, where her stories are shared with young warriors battling childhood cancer and their families to bring comfort and hope during incredibly challenging times. Through personal stories, practical gratitude practices, and interactive moments, Debbie shows how gratitude transforms pain into purpose. Participants will leave inspired to honor their own story, equipped with simple tools to cultivate gratitude, and encouraged to use their experiences to bring light to others. Debbie Chamberlain is a former educator of nearly 20 years, a certified mindfulness, brain health, and yoga instructor, and the author … Read More
Experience Physical & Spiritual Growth On Your Yoga Training Journey Our Integrative Yoga Therapy Diploma program is offer in Tempe, Arizona in partnership with Amrit Yoga Institute (AYI) to sponsor our graduates into the International Association of Yoga Therapy (IAYT). This partnership provides students a path toward certification to be recognized as a C-IAYT. Diploma – On-campus – Tuition Integrative Yoga Therapy – 1000 Hours Yoga Therapy Program Courses – What’s this? What is Yoga Therapy? Yoga Therapy is a holistic, personalized approach to wellness that combines traditional Yoga practices with contemporary therapeutic techniques. Using movement, breathwork, meditation, relaxation, and mindfulness, Yoga therapists support individuals in managing health challenges, recovering from injury, reducing stress and anxiety, and improving overall well-being. Rooted in the connection between mind and body, Yoga Therapy can be offered one-on-one or in group settings. Our program takes a trauma- aware, trauma-informed approach to healing and transformation. Yoga Therapy is … Read More
Join us for Living with a Breakthrough Mindset, where we’ll discover the secrets to harness the true power of your mind and reclaim authority over your life. Using a high-charged approach, you’ll learn practical strategies for cultivating calm, control, and resilience that promote rapid change in any area of life. Leave with practical skills of mental mastery and emotional agility that finally equip you to live the breakthrough life you’ve always dreamed of. Roy Bell is a mindfulness coach, speaker, and President of Roy Bell Coaching, Thrive force Team, and serves as an instructor here at SWIHA. Roy works with aspiring entrepreneurs to help them overcome the challenges they face, and get to the other side feeling empowered, confident, and the best versions of themselves. After Gifts and Graces, come experience a mini energy session from one of our practitioners or vendors. Toe Reading, Reiki, Tarot Reading, Polarity, Coaching and … Read More
You are invited to our complimentary webinar to learn more about our 755 hr Online Holistic Health & Wellness Coach program with a concentration in Holistic Nutrition (HHWC). Whether you are considering a career as a health coach, wellness advocate or simply want to educate others to live and eat well, our comprehensive coaching program embraces innate wisdom, nutrition science, whole foods and lifestyle changes that empower optimal health. While diving deep into what the program offers, we will also go over the two specializations offered within this program : Mindfulness Meditation Facilitator & Whole Foods Culinary Specialist. You would be able to choose the specialty that best fits your future career goals! Register to Join Our Webinar HERE Have questions? Email info@swiha.edu
You are invited to our complimentary webinar to learn more about our 755 hr Online Holistic Health & Wellness Coach program with a concentration in Holistic Nutrition (HHWC). Whether you are considering a career as a health coach, wellness advocate or simply want to educate others to live and eat well, our comprehensive coaching program embraces innate wisdom, nutrition science, whole foods and lifestyle changes that empower optimal health. While diving deep into what the program offers, we will also go over the two specializations offered within this program : Mindfulness Meditation Facilitator & Whole Foods Culinary Specialist. You would be able to choose the specialty that best fits your future career goals! Register to Join Our Webinar HERE Have questions? Email info@swiha.edu