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Compassion and Presence Naropa Campus-PAC Auditorium, Boulder, Colorado Saturday and Sunday, October 9 & 10, 2010 A 2-Day Training for Healthcare Professionals and Volunteers PAC Auditorium Naropa University 2130 Arapahoe Ave. Boulder, CO October 9 & 10, 2010 $225 Saturday Registration at 8:45am Saturday 9:30am-6:00pm Sunday 9:00am-5:30pm Refreshments provided. Lunch not included. Link to Registration Download a Flyer (pdf) In the practice of healing, a kind heart is as valuable as medical training, because it is the source of happiness for both oneself and others. People respond to kindness even when medicine is ineffective, and in turn cultivating a kind heart is a cause of our own good health.Caring for those in need can often be a difficult and challenging task. Every day health care professionals are faced with a depth of physical, social, emotional and spiritual suffering for which they have little or no training. Responding effectively to this remains an on-going professional and deeply personal challenge. Compassion and Presence offers health care professionals the opportunity to learn contemplative resources to support themselves in their work, and enhance the care they give to their patients with a renewed sense of joy, confidence and fulfillment. Drawing from the ancient wisdom tradition of Tibet, the curriculum focuses on cultivating the awareness and mindfulness of meditation practice and developing the natural human qualities of love and compassion to hold authentic and compassionate presence in the face of suffering. Compassion and Presence addresses the need for education that comes from a deeper understanding of the spiritual dimension of caring for others, one which fosters a greater level of competence and strengthens the capacity to provide high quality healthcare. By exploring the deeper spiritual dimension of living and dying, and how they relate to those they care for, professionals learn to become uniquely attuned to the needs of their patients. Learning to stay fully present with compassionate attention and an open heart, they can support the journey towards healing and create an atmosphere of acceptance, which allows patients to re-connect with their own sources of strength, hope and meaning. Cultivating compassionate presence not only benefits the patient, it supports the healthcare provider's personal growth and professional depth, and can alleviate stress, and prevent or heal burnout and "compassion fatigue". The curriculum focuses on five core competencies:
A variety of modalities are used, such as periods of contemplative practice and reflection, lectures by faculty, writing, discussions, and experiential and interactive methods to integrate learning. Training Topics include:
During this course, participants will:
This approach will be of great interest to healthcare professionals and volunteers in all health care fields. It is for anyone who cares for others in hospice, palliative care, gerontology, oncology, general medicine, psychiatry, nursing, neuroscience, education, pastoral care or chaplaincy, psychotherapy, psychology, social work, and the allied health professions. It will resonate with professionals from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds. Continuing Education Credit CEUs available for nurses and social workers. This program may also be used for continuing education credit for members of the Association of Professional Chaplains. Trainers  Christine Longaker, Former Director and Staff Trainer at the Hospice of Santa Cruz County in California, Christine has provided hospice trainings internationally since 1978. She has been instrumental in developing Rigpa's Spiritual Care Education Program, and serves as its International Education Director. She co-designed and serves as faculty for Naropa University's accredited training in 'Contemplative End-of-Life Care', and is author of Facing Death and Finding Hope: A Guide to the Emotional and Spiritual Care of the Dying, which has been translated into nine languages. Darci Meyers, MA, Founding Director of Dechen Shying Spiritual Care Centre in Southwest Ireland, Darci has facilitated end-of-life care seminars and workshops in the United States and Ireland. She worked in hospice for 10 years, as Director and Chaplain, and was the National Coordinator for Rigpa's Spiritual Care Education Program. Darci taught in Naropa University's accredited training in 'Contemplative End-of-Life Care' and is currently the Program Manager. Darci is an Educator in Rigpa's Spiritual Care Education Program.  Bonnie Rose Marcus, Facilitator with Rigpa's Spiritual Care Education Program, Bonnie has co-facilitated workshops and study groups for health care professionals and volunteers. She is an Instructor with Rigpa and has facilitated courses in Meditation and Dharma Studies in New York City for over 8 years. She completed Naropa University's accredited training in 'Contemplative End-of-Life Care' and has been a hospice volunteer since 2004. She is presently a volunteer with Doula to Accompany and Comfort, a program under the auspices of the Jewish Board Family and Children's Services, and is the Director of the Readings/Workshop and Writers Exchange Programs. Bonnie is currently completing a book of poetry, inspired by her work in hospice. Co-Sponsored by:
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COMPASSION AND PRESENCETENZIN GYATSO INSTITUTE, BERNE, NY OCTOBER 15-18, 2010 4 DAY TRAINING FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS AND VOLUNTEERS WITH CHRISTINE LONGAKER, KIRSTEN DELEO AND PAM RUSSELL
OCTOBER 15-18, 2010 FRIDAY-REGISTRATION 9:30-PROGRAM 10:00-5:30 SATURDAY AND SUNDAY-9:00-5:30 MONDAY: 9:00-1:30 TENZIN GYATSO INSTITUTE, BERNE, NY In the practice of healing, a kind heart is as valuable as medical training, because it is the source of happiness for both oneself and others. People respond to kindness even when medicine is ineffective, and in turn cultivating a kind heart is a cause of our own good health.Responding effectively to the needs of patients remains an on-going professional and deeply personal challenge. Compassion and Presence offers the opportunity to learn contemplative resources that support you in your life and work, and enhance the way you offer care - with a renewed sense of joy, confidence, and fulfillment. Drawing from meditations taught in the wisdom tradition of Tibet, this training focuses on cultivating presence and mindfulness, and deepening the capacity for compassion, so that you can remain present, spacious and loving in the face of suffering. The training introduces insights and contemplations from Sogyal Rinpoche's groundbreaking book, The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying, and demonstrates in practical ways how to appropriately integrate these practices of meditation, contemplative listening, and compassion in any medical setting. Compassion and Presence is for anyone who cares for others in hospice, palliative care, critical care, gerontology, oncology, general medicine, nursing, emergency medicine, pastoral care, psychology, social work, health care education, and other allied health professions. It will resonate with professionals and volunteers from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds. The training focuses on five core competencies:
Modalities presented include lectures, discussion, writing, periods of contemplative practice, and interactive methods for integrating learning. Training Topics
Christine Longaker, Education Director, Rigpa's Spiritual Care Education Program
Former director and staff trainer of the Hospice of Santa Cruz County in California, Christine has provided hospice trainings internationally since 1978. She has been instrumental in developing Rigpa's Spiritual Care Education Program, and serves as its International Education Director. She co-designed and serves as faculty for Naropa University's accredited training in 'Contemplative End-of-Life Care', and is author of Facing Death and Finding Hope: A Guide to the Emotional and Spiritual Care of the Dying, which is translated into nine languages. Kirsten DeLeo, MA, International Training Manager and Senior Educator, Spiritual Care Education Program
Drawing from more than fifteen years' experience accompanying people in the last phase of life, Kirsten leads trainings for professionals and the public, and is faculty for Naropa University's 'Contemplative End of Life Care' training. She is a counselor specializing in spiritual care, and in supporting people living with illness. Kirsten completed a three-year meditation retreat under the guidance of Sogyal Rinpoche and is a Senior Meditation Instructor in Rigpa. Pam Russell, LMSW, Senior Educator, Spiritual Care Education Program
Pamela is an end-of-life care social worker and bereavement counselor with over twenty years' experience in elder care in long-term care facilities. She is faculty for Naropa University's 'Contemplative End of Life Care' training, and a Rigpa meditation instructor.Fee: $395 Lunch provided daily; fee collected on site Click here for Registration. For Scholarship or CEU Information please email usa@spcare.org or call 1-866-511-2273. For Location Information and a List of Local Accommodations visit: www.tenzingyatsoinstitute.org and click on "Upcoming Events". To download a flyer, click here. |
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