We are deeply social beings and when we choose to work with those whose lives are filled with suffering, whether as professionals or volunteers, creating a relationship that is close enough to be effective, without causing stress to ourselves and to those we serve, can be a challenge. It is in relationship that stress arises, and it is in relationship that we can learn to find release.

Insight Dialogue is an interpersonal meditation practice that weaves together three elements — each powerful in itself — the cultivation of meditative qualities of the awakening heart and mind, the wisdom teachings of the Buddha (dharma), and the power of our natural human relatedness. Insight Dialogue has the same purposes and roots as silent, insight meditation: developing mindfulness, compassion, and the release of liberating insight. The practice concentrates the power of relatedness in inclining us toward living our lives with awareness, wisdom, deep compassion and wise action in challenging times. The retreat is meant for both new and experienced practitioners of Insight Dialogue.

This secular workshop will use the language of daily life to guide participants through the simple guidelines that form the foundational structure of a practice that supports the relief of existing stress and allows the practitioners to discover how to avoid creating stress, even in the most difficult circumstances.

Location: Touchstone Family Association, Viking Way, Richmond, BC, Canada

Contact:
Daphne Meyer-MacLeod
dmeyer@touchfam.ca

COST: 
by donation to Touchstone’s FASD program (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder)

REGISTRATION AND INQUIRIES: Daphne Meyer-MacLeod – dmeyer@touchfam.ca