Breathing Space Retreats

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The Breathing Space Retreats are a community offering designed to support our healthcare providers.  Kairos Center for Change, LLC, is building a coalition of professional caregivers in the community who have been on the frontlines themselves and have been devoted to their meditation practices, self-inquiry, and active offerings to the community for mind, body, and spirit wellness.

Healthcare providers are publicly recognized to be under intensified stress during this post-pandemic healthcare crisis. In January 2022 the US Dept. Of Health and Human Services publicly announced that the impact of the pandemic  “exacerbated longstanding barriers to workplace well being.”  Of course, the costs of burnout extend to every precious resource of our personal and communal lives – economic, health, physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual.  Our intention is to facilitate restorative experiences that ignite hope, joy, renewal, and strength .

Mantra and Music with Tom Ryberg

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Rev. Tom Ryberg (he/him) is a musician and spiritual caregiver living in upstate NY. A hospice/hospital chaplain since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, he cherishes the sacred work of accompanying individuals as they navigate times of transition and loss. Tom incorporates contemplative music and deep listening in the collaborative work of healing and meaning-making. 

Description of Workshop:    Music and mantras can be powerful gifts for healing and balance. In the Mantra and Music workshop, participants will explore the benefits of soothing sound, walk the labyrinth, and practice of holding a mantra as a way to move through a moment of stress or transition. 

Embodied Awareness Practice with Pierre Zimmerman

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Pierre Zimmerman, MS (He/Him) is an organizational consultant, mindfulness teacher/leader and chaplain in end of life care. He has been working in Behavioral, Elder Health Care for over 35 years in many capacities, including business administration, clinical program development, contracting for physicians and marketing in the US and Canada. Pierre has served as CEO for a specialty hospital with daycare and outpatient continuum of care.

Pierre has been leading Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction programs for the last 18 years. He offers many workshops and organizational training sessions on mindful business practices at for profit, non-profits, and other entities. He has mentored many international chaplaincy students at the Upaya Zen Center for over a decade. In the past 13 years he has been leading Dharma Meditation every Sunday morning as well as during the week in several locations. 

DESCRIPTION OF THE WORKSHOP:  The workshop is designed to lead people into a short meditation first to settle the body, heart and mind in its natural functioning. It is followed by a walking meditation in the beautiful natural setting of Kairos Change Center for Change. A silent practice of embodied awareness in movement will provide a sense of safety and connection. Finally, a vagal toning exercise will calm participant’s central nervous system and move each one from daily stress and contraction to experiencing a sense of ease and expansion, restoring levity and balance.

The Enneagram Process: A Tool for Transformation

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Caregiving Booster Workshop

Overview:

This workshop is designed to support caregivers who feel blocked, question their career choices, or seek a much-needed boost. It offers a space to explore personal and professional needs while providing enrichment tools to release stress, receive support, and replenish energy. Participants will learn the Enneagram Process, a powerful tool for resilience and self-leadership, alongside practical methods to enhance well-being.

Key Features:

1. Career Reflection:
   • Addressing doubts and questions about career choices in caregiving.
   • Exploring personal desires and professional demands.
2. Introduction to the Enneagram Process:
   • Understanding the Enneagram, an ancient yet scientifically validated tool.
   • Using the Enneagram to access hidden energy, creativity, and humor.
   • Applying the Enneagram for sustainable resilience and self-leadership.
3. Practical Enrichment Tools:
   • Meditation: Techniques for relaxation and stress relief.
   • Movement Work: Physical exercises to release tension and boost energy.
   • Music: Using music to enhance mood and foster creativity.
   • Tailoring practices to fit individual motivations and problem-solving styles.
4. Community and Support:
   • Building a supportive network of caregivers.
   • Sharing experiences and learning from each other.
5. Beginner-Friendly:
   • Welcoming all beginners to participate and benefit.
   • No prior experience with the Enneagram or other tools required.

Benefits:

• Enhanced Self-Understanding: Deepening knowledge of personal stress release points and motivations.
• Effective Stress Management: Gaining practical techniques for stress release and energy replenishment.
• Empowered Self-Leadership: Developing self-leadership skills using the Enneagram.
• Increased Resilience: Building sustainable resilience through creative and humorous approaches.
• Community Support: Connecting with other caregivers for shared support and encouragement.

Workshop Structure:

1. Introduction and Welcome:
   • Setting the stage and introducing the workshop’s purpose.
2. Career and Self-Reflection Exercises:
   • Guided exercises to reflect on career choices and personal needs.
3. Introduction to the Enneagram:
   • Exploring the Enneagram and its applications for caregivers.
   • Understanding individual Enneagram types and their relevance.
4. Practical Enrichment Sessions:
   • Meditation: Guided sessions to promote relaxation and stress relief.
   • Movement Work: Physical activities to release tension and boost energy.
   • Music: Using music to enhance mood and creativity.
5. Interactive Activities and Discussions:
   • Group activities to apply learned techniques and foster community.
   • Discussions to share experiences and insights.
6. Closing and Takeaways:
   • Summarizing key insights and providing take-home tools and resources for ongoing support.

This workshop offers a holistic approach to caregiving, combining ancient wisdom with modern science to help caregivers thrive. By focusing on self-leadership and sustainable resilience, participants can find renewed motivation and energy for their caregiving journey.