END OF LIFE CARE with Meg Robsahm

April 10, 2011
Instructor: Meg Robsahm, LMP

Times: 10am – 6pm
CE Hours: 7
Tuition: $150 two weeks in advance; $175 after
Location: 5762 27th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105

Registration/Information:
www.presencingsource.com
presencinginfo@gmail.com
206-527-0908

In recent years, people are speaking out more about death, and about compassionate care for the dying. At the same time, the ancient healing modality of massage has been recognized as a viable resource in palliative care, as well as in health care. No other type of massage is as rewarding, or as emotionally involved, as that performed at the end of life.

End of Life Care Being Present Without an Agenda will provide an introduction to the fundamental components of caring touch. Basic information on massage in the end of life setting will be shared. We will begin to explore our role in working with the dying and examine our own perceptions by asking “who do I become in the presence of the ill/dying.” We will discuss how we can “just BE” with our clients, identifying ways to let go of our need to fix. Our collective experiences & stories will reminded us that caring touch can profoundly transform another’s suffering; and add an unexpected dimension to our own lives.

This workshop will focus on the questions:

• “What is Palliative Care and Hospice work?”
• “How do I fit into the process of a person’s transition t the end of life?”
• It will also introduce the fundamental concepts of Care, Comfort, Connection, Compassion.

Meg Robsahm, M.Ed., LMP, NCBTMB, has been practicing since 2001 with a focus on chronic pain, stress relief, oncology and hospice massage. Her business, Compassionate Therapies, is located in Everett and Monroe, WA. In addition to teaching Massage for People Living with Cancer, she is a regular presenter for many organizations, on topics such as Oncology Massage, Hospice and Caring Touch. Trillium Institute is honored to be sponsoring this new class series with such an accomplished instructor.

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