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Hari-dhama dasa and Gavesi devi dasi, both disciples of His Holiness Mukunda Goswami, have been conducting spiritual care workshops in India, Sweden and Germany. These workshops look at the care of the dying and elderly, underpinned by knowledge and skills training. It equips the student with the confidence to respond to the needs of the dying and bereaved. Attached are the topics covered in these workshops. For those interested in hosting a workshop at your local temple please write to haridhama@gmail.com
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How to care for the elderly, for the dying, and for us<\/i><\/p>\n
devised, written and conducted by <\/p>\n
Hari-dhama dasa PhD and Gavesi devi dasi Cognitive Behavioural Therapist<\/p>\n
TOPICS COVERED <\/b><\/p>\n
A. Spiritual care:<\/b><\/p>\n
> What is meant by spirituality?<\/p>\n
> What is altered spiritual integrity and how is it expressed?<\/p>\n
> What is spiritual pain?<\/p>\n
> What is spiritual care, skills and how is it administered? <\/p>\n
> What is spiritual need?<\/p>\n
> How do I assess spiritual needs?<\/p>\n
> Spiritual care assessment model<\/p>\n
B. Counselling, Listening and Communication skills:<\/b><\/p>\n
> 5 types of listening<\/p>\n
> Key techniques of responding <\/p>\n
> Positive body language <\/p>\n
> The 3 core conditions<\/p>\n
> The role of self-awareness <\/p>\n
> Congruence<\/p>\n
> Empathy<\/p>\n
> Unconditional positive regard<\/p>\n
> The art of Socratic questioning<\/p>\n
C. Dying and Death:<\/b><\/p>\n
> What is a good death? <\/p>\n
> Seven considerations for a good death<\/p>\n
> The 5 regrets of the dying<\/p>\n
> The 6 stages of loss and dying<\/p>\n
D. Loss and Bereavement <\/b><\/p>\n
> What is loss and bereavement and how do we respond?<\/p>\n
> Bereavement counselling skills<\/p>\n
> The 10 principles of bereavement<\/p>\n
> The 4 stages of grief<\/p>\n
E. Care of the Elderly:<\/b><\/p>\n
> Person-centred care with dignity and compassion<\/p>\n
> Communication and Older people<\/p>\n
> Assessment and care planning<\/p>\n
> Records and Record Keeping <\/p>\n
F. Care of the Self:<\/b><\/p>\n
> The role of self-awareness <\/p>\n
> Self-Forgiveness<\/p>\n
> Self-Acceptance<\/p>\n
> Being critical – helpful or a hindrance?<\/p>\n
> Forgiveness as a cornerstone of wholesome living<\/p>\n
> Forgiveness self-assessment<\/p>\n
> Cognitive behavioural approach to well-being: <\/p>\n
\u00b7 Link between thoughts, feelings and behaviour<\/p>\n
\u00b7 How to evaluate your thoughts <\/p>\n
\u00b7 Thinking bias<\/p>\n
\u00b7 5 ways of well-being<\/p>\n
\u00b7 The role of mindfulness<\/p>\n
G. Planning for the future:<\/b><\/p>\n
> Living will <\/p>\n
> Death plan<\/p>\n
> The need of health insurance<\/p>\n
> Can I die in Vrndavan or Mayapur?<\/p>\n
Notes:<\/b><\/p>\n
\u00b7 The workshop can be 1 – 5 days long<\/p>\n
\u00b7 The content of each workshop is temple and needs driven<\/p>\n
\u00b7 It contains theory and practice, with a student handbook<\/p>\n
\u00b7 It also involves devotional music, teaching videos, self-assessments and meditation<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Maximum 25 and minimum 8 students<\/p>\n
\u00b7 There are no tutor teaching or administrative costs associated with these workshops<\/p>\n
\u00b7 We graciously accept travelling, accommodation and prasadam costs to be borne by the host<\/p>\n
\u00b7 It is at the discretion of the host to introduce a student fee or donation<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Content is usually generic and not necessarily from the Vaisnava perspective <\/p>\n
Contact:<\/b><\/p>\n