For: Massage professionals working in end of life care

Objective: The objective of this group is to create a supportive community where practitioners sharing like work may come together to exchange information and replenish themselves.

The structure will include a beginning meditation, personal sharing, and hands-on exchange.

DATES 2012: The second Monday of every other month in 2012:
Feb.13, April 9, June 11, Aug 13, Oct. 8, Dec. 10

TIMES: 6:30 - 8:30 PM (6 - 6:30 PM social gathering)

Where Berkeley: Applied Anatomy Institute; 2700 Eighth St.; Berkeley, CA

TUITION: by donation

Registration required: please register by the Friday before the date of the group

Contact Irene Smith (415) 564 1750 or everflowing@earthlink.net

What participants are saying

“Thank you for a lovely evening. You provide a precious service to us all. The most valuable portion of the evening was the personal sharing with the option of feedback.

I will certainly recommend the group to my peers and hope to participate myself in future groups and events that you host.” — Adam, Hospice Massage Volunteer, Massage Professional

“Thank you for hosting and leading this wonderful meeting. I enjoyed it so much, and found it nourishing, and replenishing. The next day on my morning walk, I felt a wholeness that was much welcome.

I loved your format. I enjoyed the hands-on at the end. I felt a sweet quality of support in the group, and I'm looking forward to future meetings.

Thank you for opening up your home classroom for such a meeting as this. For me, it is the missing link.” — Elizabeth, Hospice Massage Volunteer, Private Practitioner with the Elderly and Ill

“I really enjoyed the support group. It was very valuable to hear peoples’ experience. Thanks so much for offering support to caregivers. God Bless You for your efforts.” — Marilyn, Retired Nurse, Massage Practitioner with the Elderly in Skilled Nursing