~ Five Phase Model ~
By blending ancient Chinese cosmology with modern Western ideas, this conference will demonstrate the usefulness of the Five Phase Model in pediatric care. Just as Nature is organized by cycles and seasons, so Five Phases organize human life. Each person can be characterized by a core organizing Phase - Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water - which we know as our type. How we come into being (ontology) and how we become sick (pathology) both reflect who we are (identity). When these fives ways of being in the world are identified, we gain insight into how children and adults handle relationships, express aptitudes and weakness, develop symptoms and respond to care. The physical and emotional dynamics of each type inform diagnosis and treatment.This Conference will provide experiential familiarity with the Five Phase Types through video presentation, live interaction and discussion. It will include information about treatment protocol using acupuncture, herbal remedies, supplements and environmental support to reinforce children's health and healing.