The Art of Dying Death Education Certification program is suitable for those working in hospice, nursing homes and other health care settings, and is also appropriate for students as well as counselors, social workers, teachers, clergy, psychologists and others who want to broaden their work in the burgeoning field of death and dying. It is also appropriate for anyone with a sincere interest in this profound topic.
Amy Cunningham is a New York State licensed funeral director particularly passionate about helping families create dignified, distinctive funeral and memorial services. In January 2015 she was listed as one of the “Nine Most Innovative Funeral Professionals” in the U.S.
Frank Ostaseski is founder of the Zen Hospice Project. In 2004 he created the Metta Institute to provide education on mindful and compassionate end-of-life care.
Simcha Raphael, Ph.D. is Founding Director of the DA’AT Institute for Death Awareness, Advocacy and Training. A psychotherapist, spiritual director and Rabbinic Pastor, he is another of numerous publications on death and dying including the groundbreaking Jewish Views of the Afterlife.
Free Intros on Wed, September 7, with TBD; Wed. September 15 with TBD, 7-9pm, offers presentations and Q&A.
The Art of Dying certificate program is the professional training component of the Open Center’s Art of Dying Institute—an education, research and resource center that focuses on spiritual, scientific and practical approaches to death and dying.