The premise of the contemplative spiritual care approach lies in the fact that if we truly want to be useful, the only place to start is with ourselves; to work with our own mind and so transform ourselves.

Far more than an academic training aimed at solely educating health care professionals, this training encourages personal transformation and growth by offering participants the unique opportunity to explore their own understanding about death, and its spiritual dimension, and how they relate to life and those they care for.

Participants become uniquely attuned to a deeper understanding of what it means to be present with suffering, without becoming overwhelmed by it, and thereby are able to respond more effectively and appropriately to the needs of patients and clients and work in a team.

Contemplative Methods

Participants will learn contemplative methods of meditation, mindfulness and compassion and their practical application and benefit in clinical practice.

Support from Community

Participants benefit from the support of like-minded peers from around the world who join the training, fostering a sense of community and fellowship, and overcoming feelings of isolation so often reported by many working in the field.

The goals of this program are to:

• Develop skills in end-of-life care to respond to patient and family needs.
• Encourage personal and professional growth, and more effective methods of communication.
• Learn meditation and contemplative practices that awaken deeper compassion and wisdom in life and work.