Being With Dying Professional Training In Person 2026

The Being with Dying clinician training program, founded by Dr. Joan Halifax, offers a unique approach to compassionate care for seriously ill and dying patients. This program is designed for physicians, nurses, and other clinicians, providing them with evidence-informed skills to strengthen attention, emotional regulation, and relational presence. Through reflective practices, dialogue, and embodied approaches, clinicians develop the capacity to accompany serious illness with greater clarity, courage, and compassion. The program addresses the importance of sustaining clarity and care in stressed systems, and provides practical tools for conducting difficult conversations, navigating moral suffering, and restoring a sense of meaning in the midst of burnout. Held at the Upaya Zen Center, this in-person training program is only offered once a year.

Who It's For

This program is ideal for physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their compassionate care approach while managing the stress of the medical field. Clinicians aiming to deepen their understanding of the emotional and ethical complexities of caring for seriously ill patients will find this training particularly beneficial.