This free introductory talk will introduce the upcoming weekend program (Saturday and Sunday Aug 23 & 24 9-5 pm) and is open to all.   Please register below to receive the zoom link for the free Friday night talk.

 

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.

 

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.  

 

Format: This talk is FREE and open to all.  The weekend program (register here ) will take place Saturday and Sunday Aug 23 & 24.  If you plan to take the weekend program please be sure to attend this opening talk and/or plan to watch the recording.  The program will consist of presentations followed by Q & A and discussion, meditation and experiential exercises to help integrate the material.  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.

 

Any Questions can be directed to

Patti Larson  at pbl281 [at] pacbell [dot]net

or

Elvia Garcia at elviag77 [at] gmail[dot] com