Description
Level 1 Modules 7-9
Next training dates pending.
The Conscious End-of-Life Training Program offers a dynamic, fresh approach to end-of-life care under the direction of Domo Geshe Rinpoche. Although key elements of these original teachings are based on ancient Buddhist principles, Level 1 of this training program designed for professionals, paraprofessionals, volunteers and other individuals, is open to anyone interested in care at the end of life regardless of their personal spiritual orientation.
Level 1: Prepares one in the basics of establishing the environment supportive of the patient, and energetically interacting with the person who is passing. Who is this person and what process are they engaged in? Training will focus on learning to be quiet energetically, eliminating impatience and learning or increasing patience.
modules 10-12 – heighten understanding of:
- Differentiating controlling the mind from “critical thinking”
- Relate controlling the mind (thoughts) to the process of quieting the mind
- Techniques for quieting the mind
- Ways of responding to family grief prior to and after death of the patient
- Three foundational aspects of peacefulness
- What it means to deeply respect the privacy of the patient
- The importance of joy to physical and spiritual well-being of the caregiver
- How the caregiver can maintain personal joy
- Meditations for arising desired states of mind such as peacefulness or joy
All Level 1 trainings include:
- Lectures and discussion of key concepts and principles necessary for effective care-giving (includes DVD teachings by Rinpoche and group interaction)
- Experiential on-site exercises to help students gain greater understanding of the teachings
- Take-home assignments (homework) to facilitate deeper self-awareness and personal growth
- Monthly facilitated face-to-face or conference call group meetings to share homework insights, experiences, reflections, and offer support (to be organized and facilitated by local coordinator)
- Brief question and answer sessions with Rinpoche at the conclusion of each day long training, and at the conclusion of the group meetings/conferences calls when she is available
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