Contemplative care is an approach to caregiving that incorporates mindfulness practice, compassionate action, and moment-to-moment awareness while in relationship with the one being cared for. It is rooted in Buddhist practices of meditation and contemplation.
Using these practices, contemplative care seeks to transform palliative and end-of-life care, both at the individual level and system-wide, across communities and healthcare organizations. By shifting the emphasis towards the wellbeing of everyone involved in giving care to the dying, contemplative care calls on practitioners to engage their work as a process encompassing action, reflection, and contemplation.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Understand the concept of Contemplative Care and its application in health care.
Describe zen-based ethics and meditation practice as they apply to the implementation of contemplative care.
Explore mindfulness exercises and meditation practices.
Examine ways of alleviating fear and stress surrounding end-of-life care.
