Join heart2heartnc's director Cathy Brooksie Edwards, MA, LPC, LMBT for a two-day course healing arts course and explore the themes of grief and death while learning practical, hands-on healing techniques designed to support individuals nearing the end of life. With a growing movement focused on embracing natural death, this course emphasizes helping people transition peacefully, with greater meaning and reduced fear. We will examine our personal emotional responses, beliefs, and approaches when working with those who are dying, while also enhancing our self-care practices and establishing healthy boundaries. The course is interactive, featuring a mix of small and large group discussions, live sacred music, case studies, experiential exercises, skill-building, and hands-on practice. Time will be devoted to creating a safe, nurturing environment for exploring this sensitive and profound process.

 

Learning Objectives

• Learn standard procedures, precautions, and guidelines for hands-on healing in various settings (office, clinical, home).

• Practice positioning, techniques, and energy holds to safely meet the needs of the dying person.

• Develop mindful communication skills to create a safe, supportive environment for end-of-life clients and families.

• Understand the roles of professionals in end-of-life care and the stages of the dying and grief process.

• Define compassionate bodywork and explore personal emotional responses, beliefs, and concepts.

• Build trust and create a safe container through effective communication.

• Explore self-care practices for mind, body, and spirit well-being.

• Identify healing techniques, equipment, and supplies for different settings, including treatment room set-up and essential oils.

• Practice proper positioning, draping, bolstering, and body mechanics for effective treatment.

• Develop treatment plans and practice hands-on techniques and communication skills.

 

Who Can Attend

This training is designed for the massage therapist, hospice worker, death doula, mental health professional, nurse, physician, yoga teacher, or anyone interested in supporting those at end of life. This is a highly experiential training with sessions to explore your own journey around death, dying and grief.

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Continuing Education Hours

Compassionate Bodywork for Death, Dying, and Grief is NCBMTB Approved and massage therapists receive 16 CE hours. You will receive a certificate of completion electronically to submit to your state licensing board or for recertification with the NCBTMB.

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Register Today

For Virgina Beach, August 15–16, 2025: 

Click here to register for this two-day course. Please note: If you register before 7/1/25, the fee is $325. Starting 7/1/25, the registration fee is $375. 

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For Virgina Beach, November 8–9, 2025: 

Click here to register for this two-day course. Please note: If you register before 9/24/25, the fee is $325. Starting 9/24/25, the registration fee is $375. 

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For Newnan, GA (Atlanta area), March 13–14, 2025: 

Click here to register for this two-day course. Please note: If you register before 1/27/26, the fee is $325. Starting 1/27/26, the registration fee is $375.