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We are collaborating with an inspiring group of
practitioners to offer unique services to support
those navigating transition and loss.
- Jan 31, 2025, 7:00 PM – Feb 02, 2025, 11:00 PMVirtual EventJan 31, 2025, 7:00 PM – Feb 02, 2025, 11:00 PMVirtual EventThe growth of the funeral-industrial complex over the last century has unintentionally separated us from the intimate experience of accompanying our loved ones through the powerful passage of the lifeforce leaving the body. Join this circle of wise people of European descent for a weekend as we…
- Feb 12, 2025, 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM PST9 Month Virtual MentorshipFeb 12, 2025, 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM PST9 Month Virtual MentorshipDr. Randine Lewis will take you on a nine month experiential journey where we will learn how to die well. As you gain understanding of the source of your own suffering, you will learn to develop care plans that allow patients to pass with peace and dignity.
- Mar 22, 2025, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PMVirtual EventThis four-part course over two weekends will cover the philosophical and theoretical background of Tibetan medicine practices, how the body is formed and developed, and how it degenerates at the end of life. It also introduces the concept of The Bardo, the “intermediate state” between lives.
- Date and time is TBDVirtual EventThis group is a space designed to support individuals & families grappling with complex and often unacknowledged forms of loss. Whether you are experiencing a loss of identity, grappling with hidden grief, or navigating the challenges of disenfranchised grief, you are not alone. Our group provides…
- Date and time is TBDLocation is TBDJoin Romina in a tree meditation, offering a profound journey into the interconnectedness of life. Guided by a trained herbalist and expert in plant medicine, you will learn to attune to the subtle energies and voices of trees, understanding them as sentient beings with their own wisdom and stories.
- Date and time is TBDVirtual EventThis four-part course over two weekends will cover the philosophical and theoretical background of Tibetan medicine practices, how the body is formed and developed, and how it degenerates at the end of life. It also introduces the concept of The Bardo, the “intermediate state” between lives.
- Date and time is TBDVirtual EventWhen confronted with major life changes, we tend to become uncertain and ungrounded, often because of our conscious and subconscious beliefs about dying and death. Designed to support community members in transition, this psycho-educational support group will meet one evening per week…
- Date and time is TBDVirtual EventWe live in a world where death is too often marginalized, medicalized and utterly lacking in compassion. As The Bardo’s foundational offering, this year-long certificate program explores the essential elements that help restore reverence to this universally human experience.
- Date and time is TBDLocation is TBDA terminal diagnosis is often accompanied by a host of challenges: a loss of autonomy, severe physical pain, and deep spiritual and existential questioning–all of which can erode one’s sense of self and hope. Dignity therapy is a practical therapeutic tool that supports those struggling with...
- Date and time is TBDLocation is TBDThere are many ways to honor someone’s death–and life–beyond a funeral. This experiential program for caregivers will immerse participants in ceremonies and rituals associated with transitions specific to end of life. We will highlight different ancestral death rites that can be incorporated into…
- Date and time is TBDLocation is TBDJoin Romina in a tree meditation, offering a profound journey into the interconnectedness of life. Guided by a trained herbalist and expert in plant medicine, you will learn to attune to the subtle energies and voices of trees, understanding them as sentient beings with their own wisdom and stories.
- Date and time is TBDThe Bardo, 6565 Babcock Trail, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077, USADate and time is TBDThe Bardo, 6565 Babcock Trail, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077, USAA terminal diagnosis is often accompanied by a host of challenges: a loss of autonomy, severe physical pain, and deep spiritual and existential questioning–all of which can erode one’s sense of self and hope. Dignity therapy is a practical therapeutic tool that supports those struggling with…
- Date and time is TBDThe Bardo, 6565 Babcock Trail, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077, USADate and time is TBDThe Bardo, 6565 Babcock Trail, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077, USABefore there were hospices and funeral homes, people would tend to the body of a loved one at home, often surrounded by family, friends and community. Today, these traditional practices are being revived through home vigils and home funerals. In this workshop you’ll learn the basics of caring for…
- Date and time is TBDThe Bardo, 6565 Babcock Trail, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077, USADate and time is TBDThe Bardo, 6565 Babcock Trail, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077, USAGrief is a natural and normal response to losing someone or something you love. In this one-day offering, we will explore grief through voice and song–providing a safe space for your grief to be expressed and held. Come to understand the importance of grieving in a community and the role that music…
- Date and time is TBDThe Bardo, 6565 Babcock Trail, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077, USADate and time is TBDThe Bardo, 6565 Babcock Trail, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077, USAMost of us are well aware of the physical and emotional challenges associated with dying, but there are also endless financial implications. Our advisory service will help you understand, navigate and organize everything connected to end-of-life finances–whether you are faced with your own…
- Date and time is TBDThe Bardo, 6565 Babcock Trail, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077, USADate and time is TBDThe Bardo, 6565 Babcock Trail, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077, USAWhat are the themes and throughlines of your life? What have you been most shaped by? And what do you hope to leave behind? This day-long immersive experience invites you to find hope, meaning and healing in the stories of a life well lived. While this experience will happen in a group setting…
After a Diagnosis:
Navigating the System
Making choices when you are faced with a terminal diagnosis can
be a monumental challenge. While we don’t provide medical advice, our experts in hospice and palliative care will help you navigate the complex healthcare system and focus on what’s most important to you and your family. We will help make sense of complex medical terminology, bring understanding to your diagnosis and the implications of treatment options, and discuss end of life choices
and plans. Get answers to your questions and support navigating
a realm you never wanted to enter.
Free 30 min consult | $150/hour | 1 consult a week @ $450/ month |
6 consults a month @ $750/month
Grief Counseling &
Spiritual Guidance
Having a trusted companion on your grief and loss journey can
provide you with the tools needed to approach every day with renewed purpose. The Bardo’s resident spiritual guide, Jody Slaughter, has spent the last 30 years as a therapist, chaplain and spiritual care minister and welcomes individuals and groups from all backgrounds to meet with her as they navigate through the journey of grief and loss. To inquire more about scheduling a session with Jody Slaughter, click here.
Cost: Sliding Scale ($80 - $160)
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