Although modern healthcare is still based very much on materialistic science, there is growing evidence and interest in the links between mental and physical health. There also exists a significant body of evidence indicating that spiritual connection supports both mental and physical wellbeing, however addressing spiritual needs is an area where many health professionals feel out of their depth. This may be, in part, because these practitioners are not themselves in touch with their own spiritual nature.

In this workshop, three health practitioners who work in the field of spiritual wellbeing will each lead a short session where they will guide participants to attune with their spiritual selves and experience the calming restorative effect of even a brief period of deep connection. The techniques presented can be used by participants afterwards in their own time for ongoing support and wellbeing. The sessions (with the option to observe or participate) will be as follows:

• Liz Butler, Heart-focused Therapist and Spiritual Coach - Meditation and breathing session centred around heart connection
• Su Mason PhD, Energy Healing Practitioner  - Visualisation designed to raise the frequency of our energetic vibration to aid wellbeing
• Matt Hawker, MA (theology, spirituality and health) Chaplain - Christian prayer for healing based on the Psalms