07-819 Tao of Dying III - the Presence of Oneness

With Rev. Ariel Sebastian, M.A., R.D.T, L.C.A.T.
Saturday, April 12
10:00 am to 5:00 pm

OSIS Credit Value:  1

$90 Public, $75 OSLA Students & Alumni

Distance Learning Available

This culmination of a three-part series will focus on supporting those who are in the process of actively dying, sometimes referred to as ‘deathing midwifery.’  We will learn how the “Ah breath” is used in facilitating the death experience.  We will explore and discuss 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.  Tao of Dying I & II are recommended prerequisits for this class, but are not required.  Each 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, 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).