April 18, 2026 | Agenda & Theme
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The Art of Healing Haiku: A Mindful Journey to Practice of Loving Kindness
Presenter: Janette V. Moreno, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, NPD-BC, FSIEN, FADLN, Caritas Coach
About Presentation:In this 1-hour experiential workshop, participants will explore the art of writing healing haiku as a mindful practice to declutter the mind of negative self-talk and cultivate inner peace. Grounded in the principles of Watson’s Caring Science Theory, particularly Caritas Process 1: Embracing Loving-Kindness for Self and Others, this session invites attendees to reconnect with their inner voice through self-acceptance, compassion, and love.
The session begins with a brief heart-brain coherence practice to center the mind and body, followed by visual imagery to spark creativity and emotional resonance. Participants will then be guided through the process of writing their own healing haiku—short, powerful poems that capture moments of joy, calm, surrender, and stillness.
Inspired by Janette Moreno’s book Human Caring through Healing Haiku, this workshop blends mindfulness, creativity, and caring science to offer a gentle path toward emotional clarity and self-healing.
Learning Outcomes: By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to: Practice loving-kindness meditation to foster self-compassion and reduce negative self-talk. Engage in a mindful creative process using visual imagery and poetic expression. Write a healing haiku in minutes that reflects their inner emotional landscape. Apply the practice of healing haiku as a tool for ongoing emotional regulation and self-reflection.
Schedule
Free. Available to all. Every 3rd Saturday of the month. One hour.
~ 8am Pacific (California Time)
~ 9am Mountain
~ 10am Central
~ 11am Eastern (Miami Time)
Zoom Link: watsoncaringscience.org/CHC
2026 Dates
- May 16, 2026
- June 20, 2026
- Aug 15, 2026
- Sept 19, 2026
- Oct 17, 2026
- Nov 21, 2026
- Dec 19, 2026
Mission
To create a sacred and safe space for the Caring Science community to share healing modalities (i.e. Caritas moments, healing poems, meditation, yoga, music, etc.), and connect with one another.
Goals
- Hold a monthly 1 hour zoom session with a set structure
- Allow for 10-15 minutes of open sharing at the end
- Have a group of moderators to organize and facilitate each session (rotate)
- Assign 1 moderator per session/set a schedule for 6 months
Structure of Each Session
- Opening reflection, calling us to the space in stillness and presence (by moderator/facilitator)
- Offer space for a maximum of 3 healing, sharing moments of 5-10 minutes each
- Open sharing time around 10-15 minutes
- Closing (5 minutes)
Disclaimer
- Caritas Healing Connection sessions are not an alternative for professional therapy or training.
- We celebrate each other but this is not a space to showcase professional achievements.
Participation Request
To put your name forward to offer either a modality/reading or to facilitate please contact us info@watsoncaringscience.org.
Thank you!
Facilitated for WCSI by:
Carole Bergin, Retired RN, CHTP/I, Catechist of the Good Shepherd. Co-teach Healing Touch Classes for nurses, provide Healing Touch sessions for cancer survivors, teach Children's Liturgy, act as a hospital Eucharistic Minister, and visit a local retirement community for prayer circle.
Patti O’Rourke, MSN, RN, LMBT, BC, CCRN, CHPN, HN-BC, HWNC-BC, NBC-HWC, RM: She is a passionate lifelong learner with an impressive 60-year career in nursing and counting! 😊 She is a joyologist, nurse healer, educator, mentor, and coach.
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