Can we grieve without suffering? A roundtable of experts say "Yes!"

Beginning with Completion presents

 

The Possibility of Grief without Suffering A roundtable discussion before a live audience on alleviating emotional pain while coping with loss.

 

A panel of experts practicing a spectrum of emotional, spiritual and artistic healing techniques will address the big question: By clearing away chronic complaints, grudges and past injuries – how can we make room for forgiveness, reconciliation and acceptance as we deal with impending loss?

 

Moderator: Sander Rabin MD JD, CEO of Virtual Perpetuation Incorporated.  

Panelists: Paul Alexander, LCSW-R, Healing Arts Songwriter at GriefSong, griefsong.com | Amy Bolton, Spiritual Counselor, Hospice and Palliative Care at Holy Name Medical Center | Claudia Coenen, CT, MTP, Bereavement Counselor at Holy Name Medical Center; thekarunaproject.com | Nancy Gershman, Digital artist in the Prescriptive Arts and founder of Art For Your Sake, artforyoursake.com | Pamela Yew Schwartz, Bereavement Counselor at Visiting Nurse Service of New York; Psychologist at Manhattan Psychiatric Center.

Thursday, September 13, 2012 at 6:30 - 9:00 PM

Holiday Inn Soho, 138 Lafayette Street, New York City

Serving light buffet dinner & refreshments

Space limited; RSVP to sander.rabin@begincompletion.org

NOTE:  If you can't attend, email us your contact info and we'll be sure to send you the link to the Youtube video of the event that will be available in the coming weeks.

 

 

Beginning with Completion is a social media outreach program of Virtual Perpetuation Incorporated, a startup company tasked with providing people with digital and mobile end-of-life support. For more details, contact Sander Rabin, 518.867.7296 or sander.rabin@begincompletion.org. Visit begincompletion.org and @begincompletion

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