Before, During, After: Cultivating Renewal in Nursing Practice
Discover the transformative power of holistic nursing and nurse coaching at the 4th TheCIINDE© & CHNA Symposium: Before, During, After: Cultivating Renewal in Nursing Practice
Date: September 24, 2025
Time: 10:00AM–2:00PM MST | 9–1 PST | 1–5 ADT
The Canadian Institute of Integrative Nursing Development & Education Ltd.© (TheCIINDE©)
At the Canadian Institute of Integrative Nursing Development & Education Ltd. © (TheCIINDE—pronounced The KIND), we recognize that providing care places a high demand on physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual resources.
MISSION Statement: We're dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of nurses and their clients through holistic practices. Our mission is to promote a holistic care approach, starting with nurse well-being. We aim to revive the essence of nursing by providing education, support, and tools for positive impact. We believe in respecting individual needs, cultural diversity, and the mind-body-spirit connection in care. Our evidence-based programs empower both nurses and clients through holistic approaches.
VISION Statement: We envision a world where nurses honour nurses, support one another, and are advocates for adopting a life-style where self-care is a part of everything that they do. As self-care agents and coaches, they act as role models in the community assisting others in achieving optimal health and well-being, while preventing illness and disease.
Canadian Holistic Nurses Association
The Canadian Holistic Nurses Association was started in 1986 by a group of nurses from British Columbia, Canada. They began as a special interest group of the Registered Nurses Association of British Columbia. The group applied to the Canadian Nurses’ Association and was granted Special Interest Group Status in 1986.
MISSION Statement: To support the practice of holistic nursing across Canada by: acting as a body of knowledge for its practitioners, by advocating with policy makers and provincial regulatory bodies and by educating Canadians on the benefits of complementary and integrative health care.
VISION Statement: Complementary and integrative health care are incorporated into all aspects of nursing and the patient care experience within the Canadian health care system.
Don’t miss out on the insights from Before & After: The Transformational Journey of Holistic Nursing + Nurse Coaching! Enroll in our FREE course today to access the symposium replay when it becomes available:
Every nurse has a before—the exhaustion, the overwhelm, the sense that something is missing. And every nurse deserves an after—a renewed calling, clarity of purpose, and a path that aligns heart with practice.
TheCIINDE© & CHNA 4th Symposium is your invitation to witness the transformational journeys of nurses who have taken the leap into holistic nursing and nurse coaching. Through the powerful storytelling arc of Before → During → After, you’ll see how real nurses have redefined their careers, reclaimed their joy, and discovered new ways to thrive.
This isn’t theory—it’s lived experience. Nurses just like you.
The Power of the Arc:
Every nurse carries a story.
BEFORE
DURING
AFTER
Before often looks like long shifts, heavy workloads, and the quiet ache of disconnection—feeling unseen, unfulfilled, or longing for something more.
During is where the shift begins. It’s stepping into the program, being held in a community of nurses who “get it,” learning tools that restore balance, and finding new ways to reconnect with purpose. It’s the sprouting seed—the possibility of a different way.
After is lived transformation. Nurses who once felt depleted now speak of thriving. Practices that once felt impossible become real—whether within the healthcare system, in private practice, or through blending both. They carry forward a renewed light, showing up as the kind of nurse they always dreamed of being.
The Before → During → After arc is powerful because it’s not abstract.
It’s relatable. It’s tangible. It gives you a mirror.
When you hear another nurse share their struggles, you may recognize your own “before.”
When you listen to their story of change, you’ll start to imagine your own “during.”
And when you witness where they are now—their “after”—you’ll begin to believe that your transformation is possible too.
This is more than storytelling. It’s an invitation for you to locate yourself in the arc—and to ask:
✨ What might my own before, during, and after look like?
What You’ll Experience
Opening Session
Ground yourself with a centering practice and hear from CIINDE + CHNA leadership on why holistic nursing + nurse coaching matter now more than ever.
KEYNOTE STORYTELLING
Four inspiring nurses share their before and after stories. You’ll hear how they moved from burnout and uncertainty into alignment, entrepreneurship, and empowered practice—inside organizations and beyond.
Panel Reflection + Q&A
A moderated conversation that dives deeper: What surprised you most about your transformation? and Why should someone consider this program now? Your chance to connect and ask questions.
Closing Session
Leave inspired with a gratitude practice, practical details about Cohort 11 (starting October 20, 2025), and an invitation to imagine your own before & after story.
Who Should Attend?
This symposium is for nurses who are:
Feeling the weight of burnout, overwhelm, or disconnection from their calling.
Curious about holistic nursing and nurse coaching as a new path forward.
Seeking proof that transformation is possible—and wanting to see what it looks like.
Considering joining Cohort 11 of the Comprehensive Holistic Nurse, Nurse Coach & Consultant Certificate Program.
What Makes This Different?
Real Stories, Real Nurses
This isn’t abstract. You’ll see how nurses just like you moved from “I was here” to “Now I’m here.”
Partnership Power
The collaboration of TheCIINDE© + CHNA brings together community, credibility, and connection.
National Perspective
With voices from across Canada and across practice settings, you’ll witness the momentum of holistic nursing.
Your Invitation
Imagine your own before and after story.
Imagine stepping into a career that nourishes your soul, lights your path, and allows you to thrive while helping others do the same.
Join us on September 24, 2025.
Be inspired. Be seen. Be ready for what’s next.
Reserve your spot today!
Guided Reflection: Your Own
Before → During → After
Take a quiet moment. Breathe. Place yourself inside this arc, not just as a listener of others’ stories, but as the author of your own.
Before: Naming Your Now
- Where are you feeling tired, overwhelmed, or disconnected in your nursing journey?
- What are the “pain points” you carry into work or home life?
- If you had to capture your before in one word or image, what would it be?
Write it down. Give voice to your “before.”
During: Imagining the Shift
- What would it look like to step into a supportive circle of nurses who understand you?
- Which areas of your life or practice would you love to see shift? (ex: balance, confidence, clarity, creativity, health)
- What inner resources or external tools do you imagine helping you grow?
Sketch or describe the seed of change you’d love to plant.
After: Envisioning Your Transformation
- Imagine yourself one year from now—how are you showing up differently?
- What kind of work are you doing that lights you up?
- How do you feel in your body, heart, and spirit?
- What words would you want others to use to describe your presence?
Let yourself picture your “after.” Write it in present tense, as if it’s already true.
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Connecting the Dots
- What’s one small step you could take today that begins your during?
- How might this symposium be part of your shift?
- What’s calling to you as you listen to others share their arcs?
Circle your “next right step.”
Your story is waiting to be written. Don’t let your “before” define the rest of your journey—step into your “during” with us on September 24, and begin shaping the “after” you deserve.
