Cultivating Compassionate Presence
An 8-week online training to support those working in:
healthcare, social and human services and education.
This course offers contemplative tools for deepening professional skills and competencies in listening and responding to patients and clients. Research reveals ongoing contemplative practices including mindfulness or meditation can also improve attention and memory, increase compassionate responses, reduce stress, increase confidence in challenging situations and renew enthusiasm. Students learn these practical resources that help foster a greater sense of self-awareness, well-being, and prevent burnout.
Topics
Working with our intention
Being present with suffering
Cultivating authentic presence using mindfulness and meditation
Sustaining a compassionate attitude and building resilience
The nature of suffering in modern care systems
Finding the right balance: the practice of Loving-Kindness
Caring for difficult patients and clients
Simple steps to continue to practice compassionate presence in life and work
This course is part of our Certificate in Contemplative End-of-Life Care Program.
Continuing Education Contact Hours
This course has been approved for 8 Continuing Education Contact Hours by the Association of Professional Chaplains and by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 15607. The Association for Death Education and Counseling® has deemed this program as counting toward the continuing education requirements for the ADEC CT and FT program.
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Our online courses are designed to meet the needs of busy caregivers, regardless of your location or time zone.
Students watch, listen, reflect, and engage with instructors and other course participants at any time during the week that works best for them.
Your instructor will welcome you to the course just prior to the start, will interact with you weekly during the course, and be available for questions.
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We recommend 2-3 hours/week to study the course materials, complete quizzes, and engage in discussions.
To take full advantage of the contemplative practices being presented, you are encouraged to set aside 15-20 minutes daily for your own personal meditation
Our students herald from around the world!
You can access the units at times that are convenient for your time zone and schedule.
Each weekly unit will be open for learning on Tuesday morning at 8 am US EST.
We recommend staying on pace for each weekly unit as you move through the 8 week course period. This facilitates maximum impact and interaction with you instructor and other students.
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You will receive a confirmation email.
A week prior to the course start date, you will receive access and instructions to familiarize yourself with the online learning platform
If you register late, you will receive instructions within a day or two.
Our support staff is happy to assist and answer any questions you may have
“I am already feeling the benefits beyond just the course and into the mindfulness I take into a room when I visit a client...”
Registration and Pricing
Community Care Rate: $240 — Standard Rate: $295 — Benefactor Rate: $350
Registration is available at the cost most accessible to you. Pooling resources in this way allows our team to continue to offer scholarships and discounts to those that want to join our mission of transforming the whole end-of-life care experience.
