Authentic Presence Webinars:
Exploring the Heart of Living and Dying
This conversational series of on-demand webinars draws from our faculty's many years of professional experience in end-of-life care, grief and bereavement support, and contemplative care practices. Covering a range of relevant topics, these webinars are designed to educate and support caregivers, and the patients and families they care for, as they reconnect with their sources of well-being, purpose, spirituality and wholeness.
Caring for the Grieving in a Time of Pandemic
Hosted by Dr. Ann Allegre, MD, a specialist in hospice and palliative medicine and Senior Educator for Authentic Presence, in conversation with Authentic Presence faculty Pam Russell, LMSW, and Youske Eto, LCSW. Pam is a hospice social worker in upstate New York supporting patients and families living with terminal illness, and facilitating bereavement support groups for parents and children. Youske is a hospice social worker with over 21 years of experience, and currently lead social worker at Housecall Providers Hospice in Portland, Oregon.
Some aspects of caring for the grieving have become more difficult during this time of pandemic. This conversational webinar offers education around the human experience of grief and grieving as well as presenting the contemplative approach and perspective on caring for the grieving, especially under stressful circumstances.
Please Note: The trailer above contains a link in the top right corner to purchase and view the full webinar. This recorded webinar is available to watch at any time.
Dying Alone: Supporting Family Members Separated From Seriously Ill Loved Ones
Hosted by Dr. Ann Allegre, MD, a specialist in hospice and palliative medicine and Senior Educator for Authentic Presence, in conversation with Mary Eileen Lehman, LCSW. Mary Eileen offers counseling in grief and family issues in Salt Lake City, Utah.
In a time of social distancing, Authentic Presence presents a conversational webinar that explores the common needs and sources of distress for families who are dealing with an impending loss of a loved one, and how to best support them.
This helpful webinar is for professional and volunteer caregivers for the dying, as well as for family members who are experiencing this difficult situation. Dr. Allegre and Mary Eileen Lehman bring insight and years of experience to help viewers gain understanding of the Contemplative Care Approach, and it’s applications for the end-of-life during these unprecedented times.
Please Note: The trailer contains a link in the top right corner to purchase and view the full webinar. This recorded webinar is available to watch at any time.
We recommend the short meditation practice, A Method for Completing Unfinished Business, as a supportive supplement to this webinar. The meditation is available in a PDF and Ebook format.