Professional Training in the Contemplative-based Approach to End-of-Life Care
Saturday 15 October, 7pm to Sunday 23 October, 11am
Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland: Continuing Education Units (pending)
Irish College of General Practitioners: CPD Credits and GMS study leave days (pending)
A professional training in the contemplative-based approach to end-of-life care for health and social care professionals
Authentic Presence Immersion is an experiential training in contemplative-based end-of-life care.
This training offers you the space and the opportunity to strengthen your inner balance and enhance your skills and knowledge serving the dying.
Led by a faculty of health and social care professionals and educators from Ireland and Europe, this training is far more than an academic course. Its truly unique approach explores the deeper dimension of living, dying and caregiving by bringing together the practical knowledge of today’s palliative care environments with the contemplative methods of mindfulness, compassion and awareness taught in the Buddhist tradition.
Authentic Presence Immersion employs a variety of learning modalities, including individual, group and interactive work, as well as presentations. No prior experience in mindfulness or meditation is required.
Topics
Contemplative practice & contemplative care
Introduction to the contemplative care model
Self-care and self-compassion during challenging times: contemplative resources for building resilience and connecting with our sources of joy and purpose
The integration of contemplative methodologies to sustain a compassionate attitude and cultivate authentic presence in therapeutic relationships
Dealing with the realities of suffering, grief and mortality
Creating a peaceful environment in different settings
Caregiving as a spiritual and contemplative practice
Training in contemplative listening and communication
Extensive training in the model of ‘Contemplative Listening and Communication’ and its practical applications
‘Council’ – a listening model for family and bereavement support and team meetings
Assessing and responding to the needs of the dying
Identifying and addressing practical, psycho-social and spiritual needs
Managing complex care situations
Healing relationships and methods for resolving unfinished business
Addressing the deeper dimensions of life and death
Recognizing and addressing spiritual pain
Preparing for death
Supporting those not affiliated with a faith tradition
Bereavement
The process of bereavement and the spiritual dimension of bereavement
Certification
The Immersion module is part of the Certificate in Contemplative End-of-Life Care offered by Authentic Presence Program US. The course has enjoyed great success in the USA for the past 17 years. It is the second time it is held at Dzogchen Beara Meditation Centre. The module can be taken as a stand-alone or part of the Certificate.
For more information:
Website: authentic-presence.org
Email: usa@spcare.org
Location
The training will be held at the Spiritual Care Centre at Dzogchen Beara, West Cork, Ireland. Dzogchen Beara is known for its breathtaking beauty and spectacular views. Nearly everyone who has come to visit has commented on the healing power of the natural environment and the pervasive atmosphere of deep peace and tranquility. There couldn’t be a better place for the immersive experience of this training.
Dzogchen Beara Meditation Centre is a 2 – 2.5 hours drive from the Cork, Kerry and Shannon airports which offer international flights.
