Changes is a one-day program including activities, reflection, and healing modalities for transitions of any kind; including but not limited to terminal or chronic illness, loss of a family member, friend or companion animal, change of job, etc. Participants will experience or learn about: Prayer and Meditation; Questing/Reflection; Self Expression through Art; Creating Ceremonies; Natural Methods to Address Anxiety & Pain
| 9:00 | Orientation, Opening Prayer and Meditation |
| 9:20 | Talking circle – create sacred space, discussion of needs, feelings, and goals |
| 10:20 | Break |
| 10:30 | Questing/Reflection – a time to explore questions about the transition |
| noon | Lunch with talking circle – what have we discerned this morning? |
| 1:00 | Art Project – consciously creating an art piece to reflect feelings/healing |
| 2:00 | Talking circle – sharing about the art piece and determining healing needs |
| 2:30 | Healing, Ceremonies, and/or Education – give, receive, learn, and create * |
| 4:30 | Talking Circle – sharing feelings, what kind of authentic action is needed? |
| 4:55 | Closing Prayer |
| 5:00 | Departure |
* There are 2 hours set aside for healing (which means to make whole). During this time, the goal is to determine what would be of most benefit to each participant and then take action to satisfy those needs. Participants will need to determine ahead of time if they wish certain components. Consensus will determine what happens during this time. Examples of what the group may want:
- a ceremony is needed for forgiveness or letting go. The ceremony may include a process for forgiveness, speaking, listening, touching or movement.
- sharing healing touch, meditation or journaling; reading aloud about their experience today
- learning more about hospice care, aromatherapy, juicing or other self help methods
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