Art of Living and Dying – Module 4: “Transforming Spiritual Pain”

The Art of Living & Dying is more about living than about the end of life. This series of four internationally acclaimed workshop/retreats - called program modules - draws from the wisdom of our ancestors that the quality of life is enhanced when we do not live in fear or denial of suffering and our mortality. The results of facing or "leaning into" existential-spiritual pain are profound for both caregivers and care receivers and include - Physical and emotional well-being Antidotes for compassion fatigue and burnout Enhanced capacity for healing Improved pain and symptom-control management Peace of mind and improved relationships Each program module is an interactive and inspirational learning experience appropriate both for professionals and family caregivers. Participants explore universal patterns of spiritual and emotional suffering with time-tested ways to relieve them. All programs are a creative blend of best practices, instruction, personal reflection, hands-on experience, multimedia presentations and creative rituals from the world's great wisdom traditions.