Medical Support/Health and Wellness Working Group

[laurelyoung]

Dylan brief description you requested, again just my suggestion
.Health and wellness group addressing medical health & first aid, wellness, and both mental health and spiritual counseling.. This is just my suggestions based on the input of those who want to participate. I think there is alot that can fall under medical and wellness such as traditional medical, holistic and alternative medicine and yoga, meditation, healing circles etc.. I think some of these items will cross into other groups such as spirituality groups but we can all work together for the best interest of all participants and occupiers, as long as there needs are met in a way that pleases them.

[laurelyoung]

Great Loretta! But what about everybody else?Is friday at 3 good or any other ideas on when to meet? once a date and time is set perhaps we can reach out to the spirituality group to join us in our discussion. I can make a preliminary invite to meet together. Again just ideas.

[lpyles]

We're moving forward with the meeting today at 3. Confirmations include Laurel, Emma (from Spirituality group) and myself. I'll hold up a small sign at the general assembly area in the park or call me on my cell to find us - 506-7799. We'll write up some minutes to share. Also, please post your contact information in the contact information section so we can start creating an e-mail list. And, post good times for you for a next meeting. Loretta

[Emma]

at Friday's 3pm meeting we decided to merge the groups and to rename ourselves "Mind Body Spirit" and to announce at teh GA that we're seeking practitioners from all modalities who can help out. Also we'd like to have a specific location in the park where people can expect to find us, where we can have yoga classes, medical supplies, religious observances, etc. There was some discussion about where that could be, but the spot chosen doesn't work out now that we know that we can't put tables, awnings, etc, on the State side. The City side is pretty full, but let's keep an eye out and set something up soon.

There's also a suggestion out there to wear a purple arm band if you're onsite and willing to be contacted about health & wellness issues, with the hope of rotating people in and out and trying to always have a couple folks around for this purpose.

[6wolves1spirit]

Oct 22, 2011 22:21:47 GMT -5 Emma said:

.... we'd like to have a specific location in the park where people can expect to find us .... There was some discussion about where that could be, but the spot chosen doesn't work out now that we know that we can't put tables, awnings, etc, on the State side. The City side is pretty full, but let's keep an eye out and set something up soon...

Rats... that was a really nice spot too. Sorry that didn't work out. Would it be possible to put up a smaller table and sign on the City side, just big enough for us to post a schedule of events we're offering (meditation groups, yoga, etc.), where a couple of people to act as points of contact and look after any first aid equipment? We could use that as a rally point for those interested in joining in on any of our activities, and then for any that require a larger space, we could lead them to an appropriately sized area on the State side. Just a thought.

[lpyles]

I think this is a great idea and anyone with a table (Lauren had said she'd check into a table) and sign (Erica had said she's work on a Mind/Body/Spirit sign) should feel empowered to claim a space ASAP (in my humble opinion)!

[lpyles]

Hi all-

Here are the minutes, along with some action items from our meeting on Friday.

Please send me your e-mail address if you are interested in the work of this group! Thanks, Loretta Pyles

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[laurelyoung]

Some comments and responses to last meeting and minutes.

1) I will look into changing the name of this working group to Mind/Body/Spirit on forum board

2) I know Emma has been doing some cross working group interaction between this group and the spiritual group. In addition our group will be providing spiritual counseling with cross collaboration with that group.

3) I would be willing to start to put together a list of contacts and resources for this group. Loretta if you can forward the contact list we got on saturday and I will add to list as new contacts and resources come in. I can also email those on forum who have posted interest within the group if we do not already have there contact. And of course add others at our next meeting.

4) I have a table and chairs that I will bring to the Occupation hopefully tommorow. I do not have a Canopy tent availible but did post the ned for one in the "wanted" section of craigslist. Hopefully one will be donated.I also posted a request for (sealed)first aid supplies on craigslist. So hopefully we will get some. I will create a temporary sign to put on table in lew of Ericas sign so we can find the table. I will put the table and chairs anywhere suggested or it can be moved if necessary. I can put a note on the table saying something like" COming soon..listing services to come on our table. Purple arm bands..anyone willing to do so would be great.
5) I will discuss the accessibility issue with the logistics group. Perhaps we can make handicapp accesible signs and post them at certain entrances to the park that work. Erica would you be willing to make signs?
6) Communication. I am open to google groups or a facebook group. Facebook i think more people are on and familiar with. Erica your thoughts?
These again are just thoughts and suggestions and I look forward to meeting before sat Ga at 4:30

[laurelyoung]

Regarding goals and objectives of this group I think what MattM posted when introducing the proposal of this group would be a great start. Adding and making adjustments where necessary. His suggestions are listed below.Perhaps when we meet we can seperate them into goals , objectives and tasks? And of course make additions and revisions but a good jumping off point

-securing and providing medical supplies
-administering basic first aid
-maintaining a working relationship with local emergency units to ensure service when necessary
-providing training in basic first aid and street medic support for those interested
-inviting wellness practitioners to assist in lending massage, meditation, and movement therapies, as well as holistic remedies for common ailments
-providing comfort and support for any physical, mental, and/or emotional trauma sustained during the occupation
-monitoring and assessing potential hazards and dangers as a precautionary means to ensuring the safety of all participants

and depending on our decisions adding accessibility

additionally i think we should start to consider creating a calender to get an idea of when people are availible to do what and then make it availible at table, online and posted at park

[ddaley9]

Hi, My name is Dennis. I am a Nursing Student and have two others and a Registered Nurse interested in helping to form a Street Medical unit for this and future occupations. I try to come down every day around 4:00. I'm easy to find because my right arm is in a white sling. I haven't had much success in reaching anyone in Body/Mind/Spirit. My e-mail is [e-mail] I left my phone # on the yellow pad on the street side desk. I'll stop again tomorrow-Dennis

[laurelyoung]

I am bringing table, chairs and temporary sign to occupation tonight after 8pm for Mind body spirit both of sorts. If someone has already taken innitiative to do so it will just be added to that space. Also a sign will be posted at the table "coming soon" and then list services we will be providing.I think this might be best until we actually have regular people and schedule to provide services. ANy thoughts or concerns please let me know. I just want to get something over there and represent.

[lpyles]

The next working group meeting for Mind/Body/Spirit will be at 4:30 on Saturday. All are welcome. We'll have folks around for parts of the day on Saturday so please stop by at our new space in the park!