Understanding the journey and opportunities of grief, and methods for healing grief from any type of loss

Grief is a natural response when someone close to us dies, yet so often we are completely unprepared for the feelings of intense sadness, shock, anger or guilt we may experience. Looking for a way to heal our sorrow and distress, we may recognize the need for a deeper spiritual perspective. Even in the midst of deep suffering and pain, our lives are rich with the potential for growth.

This seminar is an opportunity to join with others in honouring and exploring the process of grieving. We will focus on understanding and healing the personal experience of grief through reflection, meditation and compassion practices.

The three-day seminar includes:

• The spiritual dimension of death
• The process of bereavement: Letting go with love
• Methods for healing unfinished business
• Supporting others who are grieving
• Integrating loss, and finding meaning in life
• Compassion practices for the bereaved
• Spiritual practices for supporting the deceased

An innovative certificate program for health care professionals offered by Rigpa's Spiritual Care Program through Naropa University, Colorado

Christine Longaker at Ludwig Maximilians University (LMU), Munich

A public talk as part of a series lectures at the Professorship of Spiritual Care (www.spiritualcare.de) at the Faculty of Medicine, LMU Munich

May 30, 2011 | 19:00

Dr. Johannes Hanselmann Haus | Kaulbachstr. 25, 80539 Munich

With Christine Longaker

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Applying the Skills of Meditation, Compassion, and Mindful Listening in Health Care

Especially suited for those working in health care, psychology, social services and related disciplines.

14-15 April, 2012 | Sat 9.30 - 18.00, Sun 9.30 - 17.00

Vienna, Shambala-Zentrum in cooperation with Mobiles Hospiz der ÖBR | 1070 Wien, Stiftsgasse 15 - 17 

With Kirsten Deleo .

Applying the Skills of Meditation, Compassion, and Mindful Listening in Health Care

Especially suited for those working in health care, psychology, social services and related disciplines.

1-3 June, 2012 | Fri and Sat 9.30 - 17.30, Sun til 16.30

Schweisfurth-Stiftung, Südliches Schlossrondell 1, 80638 München

With Christine Longaker and Dr. Almut Göppert.