The 2024 Symposium on Death and
Bereavement Studies
presents
Emerging Spiritualities:
Death and Bereavement Across the Spiritual Spectrum
An online, interactive seminar
Saturday, January 20, 2024
9 am - 5 pm Pacific
SPONSORED BY
In this unique online seminar, you'll work interactively
with some of today's most respected leaders in death and bereavement studies.
Join us for a day of unique content covering profound experiences and critical issues
experienced by dying and grieving individuals.
Who Should Attend:
. Physicians, nurses and medical staff
. Counselors and psychologists and social workers
. Hospice professionals
. Spiritual seekers and mystics
. Bereaved individuals and caregivers
. Theologians and religious scholars
. Anyone working with death, dying and bereavement
Five CE credit hours availalbe for
nurses, social workers, counselors and more
CE credits can only be given for live online attendance.
For information on our CEs, click here
Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024
9 am - 4:30 pm Pacific
11 am - 6:30 pm Central
12 pm - 7:30 pm Eastern
ALL PRESENTATIONS WILL BE RECORDED,
AND REGISTERED ATTENDEES WILL RECEIVE LINKS TO THE RECORDINGS
2024 Presenters
Terri Daniel, DMin, CT, FFGT
Symposium Host/Facilitator
Dr. Daniel is an inter-spiritual hospice chaplain and end-of-life educator certified in death, dying and bereavement by the Association of Death Education and Counseling and in family-focused grief therapy by The Portland Institute. She conducts workshops throughout the U.S. and is an adjunct instructor in death studies and chaplaincy at Marian University, the University of Maryland and the Graduate Theological Union. She is the founder of The Afterlife Conference, The Conference on Death, Grief and Belief, and the Ask Doctor Death podcast. CE TRACK
Stephen Findley, MDiv
The Spiritual Worlds of Children
Stephen is a retired pediatric chaplain who has worked with both children and adults at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston TX, and is now manager of chaplaincy services for Memorial Hermann hospital systems. His talk will address how children approach death, and the common struggles parents face when their child has a terminal illness, with a focus on religious and spiritual coping methods children and families use when facing end-of-life. CE TRACK
Matthew Remski, RYT, E-RYT 500, YACEP
When Spirituality is a Broken Space
Matthew Remski is a journalist and yoga instructor who, with colleagues Derek Beres and Julian Marc Walker, hosts The Conspirituality Podcast. In the podcast, the trio explores the ways in which charismatic influencers exploit their followers by peddling dangerous theories and theologies that distort healthy, nurturing spiritual beliefs and practices. In this presentation, Matthew will talk about how we can think we’re practicing to heal our wounds, even as we deepen them, how we can love teachers and methods that might be toxic to us, and how we can confuse the sensations of transcendence and trauma. CE TRACK
Matthew Fox
What the Mystics Tell Us About Dying
Over the past 50+ years Matthew Fox has challenged stale doctrines, called leaders to account, awakened minds, and healed wounded souls, and has been called "the most comprehensive, surely the most challenging religious-spiritual teacher in America." In this presentation, he will share teachings from the mystics about dying before we die, the symbology or resurrection, and how patriarchy sees dying vs. other ways of seeing dying. He will include readings from indigenous teachings and the goddess cultures; from Rumi, Eckhart, Hafiz, Mary Oliver, and a critical look at resurrection stories from the Christian gospels. CE TRACK
Rev. Caffie Risher, MDiv
New to Us: Emerging Death and Grief Support Practices in Black Communities Since Covid
Historically, African American grievers turned to their churches, communities and families for death and grief support But the Covid pandemic triggered interest in hospice care, counseling and grief support groups, services that have not been widely utilized before the pandemic. Rev. Risher will share experiences from her own church community during the pandemic, and from her research on grief support practices in the Black community. CE TRACK
Andrew Holecek
Die Before You Die: Dreaming as a Conscious Dying Practice
As a long-time student of Buddhism, Andrew presents this tradition from a contemporary perspective – blending the ancient wisdom of the East with modern knowledge from the West. Drawing on years of intensive study and practice, he teaches on the opportunities that exist in obstacles, helping people with hardship and pain, death and dying, and problems in meditation. In his presentation, he will explain the Buddhist "die before you die" mediation for become free from worldly concerns as preparation for end-of-life. CE TRACK
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Derek Beres
Psychedelics in Death, Dying and Bereavement: Therapy, Ritual and Healing
Derek is a multi-faceted author, speaker, and media expert who has served in senior editorial positions at a number of tech companies and has written for such stellar publications as National Geographic and Rolling Stone. He is also the co-host of the Conspirituality podcast, has published eight books, including
Symposium Agenda
(Speakers and schedules are subject to change without notice)
| PRESENTATION | PACIFIC | CENTRAL | EASTERN |
| Welcome | 9:00 - 9:10 | 11:00 -11:10 | 12:00 - 12:10 |
| Andrew Holocek | 9:10 - 10:10 am | 11:10 am - 12:10 pm | 12:10 - 1:10 pm |
| Caffie Risher | 10:20 - 11:20 am | 12:20 - 1:20 | 1:20 - 2:20 pm |
| Matthew Remski | 11:30 - 12:30 pm | 1:30 - 2:30 pm | 2:30 - 3:30 pm |
| BREAK (30 min) | 12:30 - 1:00 | 2:30 - 3:00 | 3:30 - 4:00 |
| Matthew Fox | 1:00 - 2:00 | 3:00 - 4:00 | 4:00 - 5:00 |
| Stephen Findlay | 2:10 - 3:10 | 4:10 - 5:10 | 5:10 - 6:10 |
| Derek Beres | 3:20 - 4:20 | 5:20 - 5:20 | 6:20 - 7:20 |
Questions?
Call 503-957-7419 or email terri@danieldirect.net
FOR CE SEEKERS:
Learning Objectives for This Course
At the end of this program, you will be better able to:
. Explain benefits of psychedelics at end-of-life
. Discuss the process the "die before you die" practice
. Describe the perspectives and experiences of ancient mystics
. Discuss emerging spiritual practices in the Black community
. Critique emerging spiritual movements
Information on Continuing Education Credit for Health Professionals
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- CE credits for psychologists are provided by the Spiritual Competency Academy (SCA) which is co-sponsoring this program. The Spiritual Competency Academy is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Spiritual Competency Academy maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
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- The California Board of Behavioral Sciences accepts CE credits for LCSW, LPCC, LEP, and LMFT license renewal for programs offered by approved sponsors of CE by the American Psychological Association.
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- LCSW, LPCC, LEP, and LMFTs, and other mental health professionals from states other than California need to check with their state licensing board as to whether or not they accept programs offered by approved sponsors of CE by the American Psychological Association.
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- SCA is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN Provider CEP16887) for licensed nurses in California. RNs must retain their certificate of attendance for 4 years after the course concludes.
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- For questions about receiving your Certificate of Attendance, contact [YOUR ORGANIZATION'S CONTACT NAME AND EMAIL].
For questions about CE, contact Spiritual Competency Academy at info@spiritualcompetencyacademy.com.