InsightLA Schedule
Mindfulness, Meditation, and Coping with Death: A One-Day Retreat for Professional Staff
Related events: ALL LEVELS, MEDITATION, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, RETREAT, SECULAR MINDFULNESS
| Teacher(s): | TRUDY GOODMAN | Bio |
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| Date(s): | July 14 (Wednesday)
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| Time: | 8:00am - 4:00pm | |
| Description: | Seeking a creative solution to the "compassion fatigue" of caregivers of critically and terminally ill children and their families, Childrens Hospital Los Angeles PICU Family Centered Care Committee created a daylong retreat for nurses, physicians, respiratory therapists, social workers, unit assistants and chaplains caring for severely ill and dying patients. Drawing on a variety of respected contemporary sources this program of contemplative Mindfulness was developed for use in a one-day format. Since October 2004 the retreat agenda has included experiential exercises, introduction to meditation techniques and relaxation, group support, lunch, and self-care activities engaging participants in a process of transforming their experience of death. The unique surroundings emphasize the non-threatening, safe aspect of Mindfulness, the core of the training. Predominantly geared for pediatric personnel, the discovery that caregivers of adult patients also found the Mindfulness retreat meaningful and healing has opened the retreat to professionals who care for either children or adults. Please apply only if you are a professional health caregiver. CONTINUING EDUCATION: CHLA offers 7.5 continuing education credits for Nurses, MFTs and LCSWs for Mindfulness, Meditation and Coping With Death. Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 183. Provider approved by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences, Provider Number PCE 570. CHLA designates this educational activity for a maximum 6.5 hours AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s). CHLA is a CMA-accredited provider. | |
| Location: | Immaculate Heart Retreat Center in Los Feliz 3431 Waverly Drive Los Angeles 90027 | |
| Contact the teacher | Contact by email (expect responses Monday - Friday, only) | |
| Level: | Beginners | |
| Cost: | $30 | |
| Registration Information: | Immaculate Heart Retreat Center in Los Feliz | |
| Enrollment Limit: | 32 | There are still openings for this class. | |
| Items to Bring: | optional cushions, comfortable clothes | |
| Contact Information: | For more information, go to www.mindfulcaring.org, where you can print out a registration form and phone, fax, or mail it to Children's Hospital Los Angeles. To register by phone contact: Lillian Hernandez 323-361-5962 | |
