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Understanding Dementia and Spiritual Care This topic can be explored in a 90 minute session or expanded to greater depths for a one day experience or a retreat.  The time is spent in working to understand the nature of dementia related disease and how one might provide meaningful spiritual care.            When […]

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Walking The Journey: Spiritual Care To Those Impacted by Memory Loss

The journey of memory loss is a long and winding road, with many twists and turns. The journey of memory loss sometimes seems like it is a never ending road. The emotions of this journey are  expressed for me  in a Beatles’ song entitled “The Long and Winding Road.” This haunting song describes one who […]

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Spirituality and Memory Loss

 Spirituality and Memory Loss is the theme of a three part series that will be held on February 6, 13, and 20 at Chandler Place, 3701 Chandler Drive, St. Anthony Village, MN.  This event is designed to support those in early to middle stage dementia:  families, caregivers, spiritual directors, clergy and all who are interested […]

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Spirituality and Memory Care

Christos Center for Spiritual Formation, in partnership with the Minnesota Alzheimer’s Association, Chandler Place/St. Anthony Health Center, and Pivot Point Ministries will offer a three part series on Spirituality and Memory Care on February 6, 13 and 20, 2012 atChandler PlaceAssisted Living,3701 Chandler Blvd,St.AnthonyVillage, MN. The three part series will include presentations with panel responders that include individuals and […]

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Workshops and Seminars

Workshops and Seminars These events may happen in one to four hour sessions and will be on a variety of topics; most of which will focus upon various transitions in life.   Possible Topics Where Is God When It Hurts? A Scripture and life study that focuses upon the nature of pain and suffering. Coping […]

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