The community surrounding a dying person has an enormous impact on the quality of that individuals final days. Yet families, friends and even professionals are often ill prepared to be supportive in this uncertain territory.
Death can be a time of great potential and renewal.
An informed and compassionate community of caregivers can encourage a dying process that can enrich the lives of all involved. This workshop presents pragmatic tools for utilizing hospice and palliative care services, facilitating family dynamics and grieving on-going losses. Through meditations, experiential exercises and discussion we will explore how to create a healing environment, cope with caregiver stress, talk about dying and difficult decisions, develop effective communication skills and foster mutual benefit and a shared spiritual practice. This workshop is open to all and may be of special interest to those supporting family or friends facing life-threatening illness. Prior participation in Being a Compassionate Companion is recommended.