Compassionate Bodywork for Death & Dying

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Oct 23, 2024

Compassionate Bodywork for Death & Dying: Durham, NC

Two spots left

Be a part of the renewed movement to help others make their final transition with ease, deep meaning and less fear.

North Carolina
9:00am-6:00pm
8 NCBTMB CE hours
Cathy Brooksie Edwards, MA, LCMHC, LMBT
$159 early registration (regular price $179 before 9/23/24)

A renewed movement

This one-day course offers an opportunity to delve into the themes of grief and death while acquiring practical, hands-on healing techniques tailored for supporting individuals nearing the end of life. There is a renewed movement in the awakening of natural death and the call to help people make their final transition with ease, deep meaning and less fear. We will explore personal emotional responses, beliefs and approaches of working with the dying client thereby strengthening our methods of self-care and supporting healthy boundaries. This is an interactive course that includes a blend of small and large group discussion, live sacred music, case studies, experiential awareness exercises, skill development and hands-on practice. Time is dedicated to creating a safe and nurturing space to explore this sensitive process.

Instructor, Cathy Brooksie Edwards, MA, LCMHC, LMBT (pictured right)

“Beautifully done! Highly stimulating and inspiring.” Karen D.

“Death and grief are vital topics that we need to discuss and educate both ourselves and others about.” – Jennifer

woman practicing somatic movement in her health studio, awareness through movement, embodiment and feldenkrais method

A highly experiential training

• Learn the standard procedures, precautions and guidelines for hands-on healing in your own office, a clinical setting, or at the home site.
• Discuss and practice positioning adjustments, hands-on techniques, and energy holds to safely meet the dying person’s needs
• Explore ways to deepen our mindful communication skills and create a safe container for the end of life client and their families
• Gain an understanding of how the end of life care is orchestrated and the different professionals that are included in the process
• Experience the profound effects of live sacred music during a practice session with sound healer from heart2heart, Amy Durso.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Cathy Brooksie Edwards, MA, LCMHC, LMBT is a licensed clinical counselor with over 25 years of experience. She earned her Master’s in Community Counseling and an undergraduate degree in Music Performance from SUNY Plattsburgh in 1996. After relocating to North Carolina, Brooksie obtained her diploma in massage and bodywork therapy from The Body Therapy Institute.

After becoming a Hospice Volunteer, Brooksie graduated from Doorway Into Light – International Death Doula Training in 2018. This training enabled her to support individuals, families, and communities during illness, diagnoses and beyond. Additionally, she is a certified Kundalini Yoga teacher, integrating movement and music into the grief process. She started the non-profit Heart2Heart in NorthCarolina, to support those navigating end of life, death and the path of grief and renewal.

Brooksie offers a variety of modalities, such as hands-on healing, energy work, body talk practices, gentle guidance, and music. These healing practices assist individuals, families, and communities through times of loss, grief, transition, and fear. She believes that deep stillness, unconditional love, non-judgment, and kindness create a sacred space for healing. Her integrative intuitive style and up close experience with death brings a richness to her workshops that you will not want to miss.

This training is designed for the massage therapist, hospice worker, death doula, mental health professional, nurse, physician, yoga teacher or anyone interested in supporting those at end of life. This is a highly experiential training with sessions to explore your own journey around death, dying and grief.

Yes. Compassionate Bodywork for Death and Dying is NCBMTB Approved and massage therapists receive 8 CE hours. You will receive a certificate of completion electronically to submit to your state licensing board or for recertification with the NCBTMB.

Shared Vision Retreat, a quiet oasis and non-residential retreat just a few miles away from downtown Durham. Formerly the Old Murphey School, there is an abundance of natural light and hardwood floors in the classroom space, creating a warm and welcoming learning environment. There are plenty of accommodations close by for every budget.

We need one massage table for every two people attending. You will receive a welcome email after registering with a list of what to bring. This email arrives within 24-48 hours of your registration. If you didn’t receive it, please check your spam box and add the email [email protected] to your contacts to ensure deliverability.

Reach out to Sharon at [email protected] or call 919-907-0579. We look forward to hearing from you!

You can also visit our Policies & FAQs page for more information.

Location

Shared Visions Retreat Center

North Carolina

717 Murphy School Rd, Durham, NC 27705
Website

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