The Cedar Tree Institute in cooperation with Bell Hospital presents:

Janus Project Summer Seminar

August 24-27, 2018

Finding Meaning

A colloquium for Medical Professionals Working in Palliative & Hospice Care

Within Life-Limiting Illness: Hope, Fear & Transition

A three-day kayak trip along 20 miles of picturesque Lake Superior shoreline. All equipment and instruction in kayak use provided. No previous experience necessary.
Two nights at Bay Cliff Health Camp and one evening at a remote Lake Superior cabin.
Hearty meals, including smoked fish and homemade bread
Approved for 10 CMEs with the American Medical Association. Limited to 12 participants.

FRIDAY: August 24

4-5:30 p.m. – Registration (Bay Cliff Health Camp)
5:30-6:30 p.m. – Dinner
7:00 p.m. – Orientation
7:30-9 p.m. – Presentation #1 (Magnuson) “Development of a Life Story: The Organizing Principle of the Human Brain”

SATURDAY: August 25

7:30-8 a.m. – Tai Chi: Clinical Perspectives I
8-8:45 a.m. – Breakfast
9-11 a.m. – Presentation #2 (Hauser) “Finding Meaning: Components of Existential Maturity”
11 a.m.-4 p.m. – Kayak instruction, lunch, reflection time
5:30-6:30 p.m. – Dinner
7-9 p.m. – Presentation #3 (Guest Hospice Patient) “Living the Story:A Patient’s Journey”

SUNDAY: August 26

7:30-8 a.m. – Tai Chi: Clinical Perspectives II
8-8:45 a.m. – Breakfast
8:45-10 a.m. – Presentation #4 (Skendzel) “Managing Symptoms Which Impair the Search for Meaning. Anxiety, Depression, Fear & Anger”
10:45 a.m.-4 p.m. – Kayaking, lunch, reflective time”
5:30-6:30 p.m. – Dinner
7-8:30 p.m. – Presentation #5 (Grossman) “Symptom Management of Dyspnea, COPD, and Congestive Heart Failure”
8:30 p.m. – Group Reflection

MONDAY: August 27 (Granite Point Cabin)

7:30-8 a.m. – Tai Chi: Clinical Perspectives III
8-8:45 a.m. – Breakfast
9-10 a.m. – Presentation #6 (Group Dialogue) “How We Have Changed by Working with Hospice Patients”
10 a.m. – Closing Evaluation
10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. – Kayaking, lunch, reflective time”
4:30 p.m. – Return to and depart from Bay Cliff Health Camp

Seminar Focus:

Exploring the Impact of Personal Narrative in Life-Limiting Illnesses
Identifying Skills to Assist Patients in Finding Meaning in Navigating Emotional and Medical Challenges
Integrating Mindfulness Practices into Patient Care
Psychological, Emotional, and Spiritual Dimensions of Hope and Meaning for those Facing Serious, Long-term Illness

Facilitators and Presenters:

- Michael Grossman, MD – U.P. Home Health & Hospice – Marquette County, MI
- Joshua Hauser, MD – Northwestern University Hospital, Internal Medicine, Palliative Care
- Larry Skendzel, MD – Gundersen Health System – La Crosse, WI Hospice
- Jon Magnuson, MDiv, MSW – The Cedar Tree Institute

Registration:

Confirm registration by 8/10/18.

Workshop includes three nights of lodging, nine meals, kayak equipment, training, and 10 CMEs with the American Medical Association.

Workshop Cost:

Physicians: $595
Other medical professional: $495

JANUS PROJECT

In 1999-2000 a group of physician, medical specialists, clergy and social workers met together for a training program sharing their experiences providing medical care for end-of-life patients.

Initially funded by a grant from the Blue Cross-Blue Shield Foundation and coordinated by the Cedar Tree Institute, this project set into motion a framework for 17 ensuing summer seminars and 15 winter symposiums. More than 250 physicians, nurses and hospice workers from across the Upper Peninsula of Michigan have participated.

These training programs are intentionally shaped by Mind/Body experiences of hiking, Taiji, kayaking, cross-country skiing and small-group dialogue.

Guest presenters have joined us from Wisconsin, Virginia, Texas, Colorado, Washington and Massachusetts.

Drs. Mike Grossman and Larry Skendzel, medical directors for Marquette County’s two hospices, work alongside Jon Magnuson, a social worker and clergyman, shaping the Janus Project’s unfolding vision.

Janus refers to the Greek god of thresholds, gates & doorways.