ATTENTION ALL FACULTY AND GRAD STUDENTS

GAHN Roundtable Scholar Discussion Forums: Embodying the Wisdom of Holistic Nursing Praxes

The Global Academy of Holistic Nursing (GAHN) invites you to join our roundtable discussions on holistic nursing education. Your presence will enrich and deepen a shared understanding of how principles of holism can be effectively implemented and the impact this has on student outcomes and nursing practice. 

PROGRAM TIME AND ACCESS

Time: 6:45 pm – 8 pm EDT

GAHN Roundtable Link: this is a recurring link for all programs  https://maine.zoom.us/j/83452145137?pwd=ss4XaVh10vXE0MYkoABNWuHRmNObdc.1  Password: 386702

Monday, October 6, 2026

Topic: Creating Safe Spaces for Learning _Trauma-Informed Pedagogy in Nursing Education

Faculty: Amanda Thaller, RN, MSN, ACNP, AHN-BC, CNE, SGHAN, RYT

Trauma-informed pedagogy invites nurse educators to cultivate psychologically safe learning environments where students are seen, heard, and supported as whole persons. Grounded in Nightingale's vision of healing environments, Bandura's theory of self-efficacy, and contemporary trauma science, this session translates evidence into practical teaching strategies that foster connection, resilience, and meaningful learning. Insights from the presenter's doctoral work will illustrate the application of trauma-informed pedagogy in nursing education.

Monday, November 9, 2026

Topic: Curriculum Guidelines  

Faculty: Helen Erickson, PHD, RN, FAAN, SGHAN; Deb Shields, PhD, RN, QTTT, AHN-BC, SGHAN

Developing a holistic nursing curriculum can be challenging. This forum offers faculty a supportive space to reflect, dialogue, and explore curriculum development together, clarify educational intentions, and strengthen curricula grounded in the values and philosophy of Holistic Nursing. Faculty are invited to examine how curricula can nurture students’ ways of knowing, doing, being, and being-with others while strengthening professional identity and the art of Nursing. We explore learning experiences that cultivate ethical presence, relational wisdom, disciplined use of self, and commitment to the common good. Empowered learners will recognize the shared human condition, respond compassionately to each person's lived experience, and enter caring relationships with courage and integrity. They will integrate knowledge, skill, reflection, and self-awareness to support health, healing, hope, and human flourishing. We hope you can join us.