Compassionate Care Day Retreats
This is half-day retreat for participants who have done The Compassionate Living, or Compassionate Living Graduate Workshops, and wish to strengthen their practices. The afternoon will be conducted in a retreat format and will include mindfulness and compassion practices such as the Compassionate Body Scan, Affectionate Breathing, Loving-kindness Meditation and Giving and Receiving Compassion. It will also include Walking and Movement practices. Participants should wear comfortable clothes and bring a snack.
Details of the Compassionate Care Day Retreats
Compassionate Care Days will be conducted on OTN (Ontario Telemedicine Network), with simultaneous Zoom to allow for full visualization of all participants for workshop safety and facilitation. This will continue until further notice.
1 Session, approximately 4.5 hours 9:30-2:00. PLEASE ARRIVE 9:00-9:15 TO SETTLE IN. THE RETREAT STARTS PROMPTLY AT 9:30 AM. Have a snack prepared ahead of time for Savouring Food.
Dates: Monday, Dec 6, 2021, Mon Feb 7*, Tues March 8, Mon April 11 2022 - * for Compassionate Living Workshop with guests as space permits. (This workshop will be offered every one to two months.)
* Some dates are scheduled retreats for Compassionate Living or Compassionate Living Graduate Workshops; visitors are welcomed by lottery. All other dates are OPEN to anyone who has done either workshop previously, and have called to confirm participation before the start date.
Location
On-line using Zoom Healthcare and Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN)
Beach neighbourhood, Toronto, Ont.
The Process
All applicants may be required to meet with me for a brief re-assessment to determine if this workshop is the correct action at this time. This meeting does not guarantee entry into the group. All applicants must have completed the Compassionate Living Workshop or equivalent, and be emotionally stable enough to engage in compassion practices. This workshop is not a substitute for individual therapy.
All sessions paid by OHIP. Cost of handouts: TBD, and maybe sent by email
*Regardless of the reason, if you are late, leave early or miss a session you pay directly out of pocket according to the following fee schedule:
Missed session: $98.00 (subject to change without notice)
Late fee (or leaving early) approx., $14.00 per 1/2 hour (subject to change without notice)
A deposit of $98.00 is required before starting the group. No refunds of deposits for cancellations within 1 WEEK of a Compassionate Care Day Retreat.