One Spirit Workshops in Essential Spirituality

08-830 The Tao of Dying Series: Being Fully Present in the Great Transition
with Rev. Ariel Sebastian, M.A., R.D.T, L.C.A.T.

Discounted price for the entire Series: $300 Public, OSIS Students $270

Distance Learning Available for all modules (click to learn more)

What happens when we open the door, turn on the light, and let it shine on an unexamined aspect of reality? The intention of this course and series is to encourage students to explore and deepen their understanding of the nature of loss, bereavement and the dying process in a safe and nurturing environment.

Rev. Ariel Sebastian was a 2nd Year Dean at One Spirit Interfaith Seminary for many years. She is a Registered Drama Therapist, Licensed 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).

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Tao of Dying I: Presence with Self
Available for Distance Learning
$125 Public, $100 OSIS Students
OSIS Credit Value: 1

Through meditation, discussion, experiential exercises and ritual, students access their thoughts and feelings about death, learn to build rapport with the bereaved through conscious listening skills and learn how to help a person die with grace and dignity.
This workshop can be taken alone or as an introduction and prerequisite to the Tao of Dying II.

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One Series, Many Options...
The Workshops in this Series are structured to be taken together, but students may elect to choose individual workshops.

Entire Series:
$300 General Public
$270 OSLA Student & Alumni

Or choose the workshops that interst you:
Tao of Dying 1 : $125 Public, $100 OSIS Students
Tao of Dying 2 : $120 Public, $95 OSIS Students
Tao of Dying 3 : $90 Public, $80 OSIS Students

Tao of Dying II: Compassionate Companioning
4 Friday evenings, February 6, 13, 20 & 27th; 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
$125 Public, $100 OSIS Students
OSIS Credit Value: 1

In this course participants focus on supporting others in their grief. Students accomplish this by being guided to look deeply inside of themselves and become better able to be present to the other who is experiencing pain and loss. Meditation, discussion and experiential exercises in the practice of “The Five Stages of Grief and Dying” and clarification of the “Three Styles of Helping” will be covered. Students will refine listening skills, delve into the fears of the other, create a memorial service and explore prayer. Learn to bring your mindful and compassionate presence to others in the grieving process by creating a safe container to hold their fears in moment-to-moment awareness. Recommended Prerequisite: Tao of Dying I

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Tao of Dying 3 : Presence with the Other
Sunday, May 3rd - 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Cost: $90 Public, $80 OSIS Students
OSIS Credit Value: 1

This culmination of this three-part series will focus on supporting those who are in the process of actively dying, sometimes referred to as “deathing midwifery.” Students will learn how the “Ah breath” is used in facilitating the death experience. The class explores and discusses various components of comprehensive “End of Life” care. By working with these practices, participants will develop increased capacity to provide comfort and connection during profound grief. Through skillful presence there can be ease and grace, allowing the Oneness to simply be. Recommended Prerequisites: Tao of Dying I & II (available via podcast)