Awake at the Bedside: Contemplative Teachings on Palliative and End-of-Life Care
with Sensei Koshin Paley Ellison and Evan Zazula
Six Fridays on January 11th, February 8th, March 8th, April 12th, May 10th, June 14th, 2019
from 2:00PM to 4:00PM
As caregivers, how do we find resilience and equanimity for ourselves as we awaken to and care for the most vulnerable among us? This experiential workshop is an introduction to a contemplative approach to caring for those facing illness, aging and death and is preparation for further study and training at NYZCCC.
Drawing on NYZCCC’s critically acclaimed book, Awake at the Bedside, we will engage in personal and group reflection, consider and discuss specific clinical cases, and engage in meditative and contemplative practices to enhance and sharpen our caregiving skills.
In addition to supporting Zen practice through meditation and study, over the past decade NYZCCC has trained 6,500 caregivers and provided direct care to more than 100,000 patients and their loved ones. This newly created workshop is ideal for social workers, nurses, physicians, professional and family caregivers, and anyone interested in exploring the contemplative art of caregiving.
No prerequisites are required and may be taken in conjunction with Foundations In Contemplative Care.
About the Teachers:
Sensei Koshin Paley Ellison, MFA, LMSW, DMIN, is a co-founder and guiding teacher at NYZCC and the academic advisor for Buddhist students in the Master in Pastoral Care and Counseling program at NYZCCC’s education partner, New York Theological Seminary.
Evan Zazula, MAPCC, is a chaplain with The Hertzberg Palliative Care Institute based at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
