September
Newsletter:
Research & Results
In this issue:
Research on the Center’s Global Trauma Relief model
New publications on integrative oncology
Professional Trainings Coming 2008-2009
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Greetings from James S. Gordon, MD, Founder & Director
The Center has pioneered the use of a unique mind-body skills group model for population-wide healing from the traumatic effects of war and natural disasters.But the question is-- does it work? Two peer-reviewed, published papers on our work with traumatized adolescents in Kosovo and preliminary data from our work in Gaza suggest that the answer is a resounding yes! You’ll find links to these papers below, along with other research on the effectiveness of Center programs, as well as newly published material from members of our CancerGuides® community. And click on the link to our webpage to learn about all our published research and work in progress. Enjoy!
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Healing the Wounds of War in Kosovo – Two landmark studies have been published on the Center’s work with Kosovar adolescents – the most recent in the August 2008 issue of the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry. This is the first randomized controlled trial (RCT) of any intervention with war traumatized children; and the first of any traumatized population using a comprehensive program of mind-body medicine. |
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Healing the Wounds of War in Gaza – Data was gathered on 498 children who participated in Mind-Body Skills Groups taught by 38 CMBM trained health professionals in Gaza. Following participation in the groups, the children had significantly lower levels of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms and depression, and felt more hopeful about their future and their lives. A similar study has been done with adults.
Click here to access published papers and a description of ongoing research on the Center’s work. |
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 Integrative Oncology: A Canadian & International Perspective – We’d like to call your attention to this special August 2008 supplement of Current Oncology. CancerGuides® faculty member Stephen Sagar, BSc (Hons), MB, BS, MRCP, FRCR, FRCPC edited this unique compilation of manuscripts on the philosophy and science of holism, modern communications, evidence-based medicine, social policy, implementation of services, evaluation of programs, decision-making, patient-advocacy and spirituality, as well as various modalities and dimensions of integrative oncology practice. Both paper and web based, it contains links to various resources such as conference power point presentations. Click here to access the free online edition.
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 Integrative Medicine in Oncology – The August 2008 issue of the quarterly journal Hematology / Oncology Clinics of North America is entitled Integrative Medicine in Oncology . Guest-edited by Center alum Moshe Frenkel, MD and CancerGuides® faculty member Lorenzo Cohen, MD, both of MD Anderson Cancer Center, the issue includes an article by Dr. Gordon entitled ‘Mind-Body Medicine and Cancer’. To access the journal, click here. |
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|  2008 – 2009 Professional Trainings – We hope you’ll join us for one of our professional trainings coming up. Click on the name for further information on any program. Partial scholarships are available for healthcare professionals working with underserved communities. If we haven’t seen you in awhile, we’d love to welcome you back. If we haven’t met you before, we’d like to!
Mind-Body Medicine
October 25 – 29, 2008, Minneapolis, MN
Scholarship applications still being accepted for Minnesota-based healthcare providers affiliated with military & veterans.
Regular registrations are full!
Food As Medicine – Two Programs in 2009!
January 8 – 11, 2009, San Francisco, CA – Registration now open!
June 11 – 14, 2009, Washington, DC
Advanced Mind-Body Medicine
January 31 – February 4, 2009, Minneapolis, MN
Pre-requisite: Mind-Body Medicine introductory training
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| Watch for future newsletters focusing on: the latest in nutrition news,
using mind-body medicine with children & adolescents, and other Center work and resources.
Comments / Questions? contact us at newsletter@cmbm.org
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