Many of us come to this work to meet every stage of life with support, presence, and wisdom. This fall we are once again leaning into the tools that help us cultivate compassionate presence, mindfulness, and awareness.
Contemplative care is for everyone,
and it radically changes every area it touches.
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Authentic Presence was developed by a team of health and social care professionals to help family and professional caregivers stay well while meeting the deeper emotional and spiritual needs of dying patients or loved ones.
Our online courses and workshops teach contemplative-based tools and resources to support all caregivers in:
reconnecting with sources of joy, purpose, spirituality and wholeness
building a strong foundation for resiliency
deepening caregiver knowledge and skills.
- Kirsten DeLeo, International trainer and author of Present Through The End
For professionals and trained volunteers serving in all fields of care.
This course teaches contemplative tools to reduce stress and support resiliency. It offers resources to build presence with patients and families, and practical pathways for sustaining a compassionate attitude.
For professionals and volunteers serving those at the end of life.
This course supports students to respond to the emotional, existential and spiritual needs and concerns of the dying, to communicate about death, and guide families through this challenging time.
For professionals and trained volunteers serving the dying and families of those dying.
Our in-person immersion retreat offers a unique opportunity to experience the principles and practices of contemplative-based end-of-life care. Learn in a community of peers and leaders in end-of-life care.
- Dr. Ira Byock, MD, International leader in palliative care and author of Dying Well and The Best Care Possible
An on-the-go course for family caregivers and laypersons caring for a loved one. This course offers tools for nurturing self-care and contemplative resources such as mindfulness, meditation and compassion methods to support caregiving.
