The fact of our aging is not a problem, but our ideas of aging are! Aging reminds us that we are mortal and that time will run out on us.

In order to evolve rather than simply get older, we are obliged to listen to the hidden places within ourselves that we’ve buried under endless busyness. Aging as a spiritual path challenges us to enlarge and deepen our idea of ourselves, and to let go of what no longer holds meaning and purpose. We may discover that the second half of life can be the most fertile period of human development because it has the potential to complete our human journey. 

Come join us as we explore what new life is trying to manifest through us, as we dare to imagine what is still possible.

The program will consist of presentations followed by Q & A and discussion, meditation and experiential exercises to help integrate the material. 

Facilitator:  Ira Rechtshaffer Ph.D has practiced psychospiritual psychotherapy for the past 30 years and has taught Buddhist philosophy and psychology and the practice of meditation for the past 40 years. As a practicing psychotherapist he works with individuals and groups integrating Buddhist and Western psychology. He is author of four books including Mindfulness and Madness: Money, Food, Sex, and the Sacred.

Free Introductory Talk Friday, August 16  7:00 – 9:00 pm
Register for the free talk here.

This course meets qualifications for 12 hours of continuing education for psychologists, LMFTs, LCSWs and LPCCs as required by the California board of behavioral sciences. For those taking this program for credit, Friday evening is mandatory.  The fee for CE credit is $260.