The Conscious End-of-Life Training Program offers a dynamic, fresh approach to end-of-life care under the direction of Domo Geshe Rinpoche, a western reincarnate lama in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. Although key elements of the teachings are based on ancient Buddhist principles, this unique program is open to all individuals —regardless of their personal spiritual orientation.

Presented in sequential modules, four levels of training are designed to engage students in a process of exploration and discovery that enhances end-of-life care-giving skills and prepares individuals for their own end of life. The awareness and understanding gained from the teachings allow students to become increasingly capable of providing high-quality and careful energetic spiritual support to others, as well as overcoming their innate fear of death in order to live more fully and to prepare for their own “grand transition”.

This training includes the following:

• Lectures and discussion on key concepts and principles necessary for effective care-giving (includes video presentation and group interaction)

• Experiential on-site exercises and reflective assignments that help develop deeper self-awareness and personal growth

• Monthly facilitated group meetings (available through zoom) for support through sharing of experiences, reflections and thoughts

Level-One – Modules 1-3 highlight:

• What is, and what is not, “end-of-life” (beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors)

• The dynamics of various types of relationships between caregivers and care-receivers

• The basics of establishing a supportive environment for the patient • How to understand and deal with complex emotions that may arise in end-of-life situations

• Subtle influences that have a major impact on spiritual awareness

• The harm caused by caregiver “impatience” • How to be energetically quiet

Program Facilitated by Lama Chonyi Betty Kramer, MSW PhD