07-813 Tao of Dying II - Compassionate Companioning

With Rev. Ariel Sebastian, M.A., R.D.T., L.C.A.T.
Friday evenings, February 8, 15,22 & 29,
6:30 pm – 9:00pm
OSIS Credit Value:  1
$120 Public, $95 OSLA Students & Alumni

Distance Learning Available

In this course we will focus on being with others in their grief.  When we look deeply inside at ourselves, we become better able to be present to another who is experiencing pain and loss.  Through meditation, discussion and experiential activities we will practice "The 5 Stages of Grief/Dying", clarify the "Three Styles of Helping", refine listening skills, delve into the fears of the other, create a memorial service and pray with each other.  When we are mindful and compassionate in our presence towards others who grieve we hold their fears in a sacred container and walk gently by their side in each precious moment.  Tao of Dying I is recommended as a prerequisite to this class, but is not required.  It is available on pod cast or MP3.

Rev. Ariel Sebastian was a 2nd Year Dean at One Spirit for many years.  She is a Registered Drama Therapist, Liscensed Creative Arts Therapist and Bereavement Facilitator.  She has been in private practice since 1987.  It was her work in the area of End of Life Care and Bereavement that led Ariel to becoming an Interfaith minister and eventually to The Interfaith Fellowship where she served as an Associate Minister.  She is also a Chaplain for Disaster Chaplaincy Services.  In addition, Ariel and her dog, Mercy, are Registered Delta Society Pet Partners.  Integrating her love of art, nature and spirit Ariel is a devoted student of the sacred art of Kado/Ikebana (Japanese flower arranging).