Providing companions for the dying and nurturing new and seasoned companions through contemplative training programs which support the integration of their service into their inner lives …
“Since its founding in 2009, Companioning the Dying has been deeply committed to nourishing those who feel called to serve the dying. Our contemplative programs are designed to support them in integrating the full impact of this service on their own inner lives, thus deepening their capacity to be present to themselves, to the dying, and to all of life. Since its founding, over one hundred fifty people have participated in our Core Program, serving the dying in hospices, hospitals, nursing homes, in their families, and in many other settings.”
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Our Core Program, Companioning the Dying: Opening Fully to Living, is a hybrid online-Zoom and in-person 10-month offering, which includes a three-day retreat. We are now accepting applications for the next cohort which begins in September of 2026.
Click the Programs tab above for all the details and the application link. Click this link to see the dates for 2026: “Programs: Locations, Dates and Times”
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The “Companioning the Dying” course was so helpful in my role as a Parish Nurse. It gave me new insights and a deeper understanding of the needs of terminally ill parishioners and their families. It showed me what a privilege it is to walk this road with them! –Parish Nurse