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Aging is a continuum from birth to death. Aging is life. If birth and death are two sides of the same coin, aging is the coin. Ignoring, denying and fearing what is inevitable is the hard way out.

It takes courage to age consciously.

Courage from the heart—honesty, self-compassion, empathy

Courage with intention—commitment to act and to keep growing consciously

Courage together—from individual growth to collective responsibility, and back again

We are heartfelt activists and thinkers trying to understand and change our culture’s outlook, policies and fears about aging and dying. We agree on the fundamental need to identify, expose and dismantle ageism, both societal and internalized. We believe that people can change our minds, our actions and our feelings—indeed, we believe life is change.

We appreciate the beauty and power of impermanence.

To find out more about what Courageus offers and how to engage our services,
please click the above pages, email info@courageus.org , or visit our Facebook page.

Are you willing to receive the gifts that growing older has to offer?

The Online Conscious Aging Workshop
by CourAGEus


Explore Ways to Expand Your Perspective on Aging The Conscious Aging Workshop, initially developed by the Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS), is a live, online, experiential workshop for people seeking guidance, meaning, and connection. You will meet once a week with Courageus workshop facilitators and other like-minded adults to: Discover what gives heart and meaning to your life, and how you can enrich the years ahead Develop the skills of self-compassion to cope more effectively with change and other stressors Examine how to move from fear and denial of our inevitable losses and death toward embracing a new vision of aging Reveal connection and reduce isolation by recognizing our shared community in the aging process Cultivate a personal road map for your ongoing journey And more! Your Facilitators Evalina Everidge IONS Certified Conscious Aging Facilitator Asheville, NC, USA SeasonedPathways.com For over 45 years Evalina has assisted others in navigating life transitions: through community and social justice programs, as a mental health nurse professional, and as a holistic consultant. Subsequent years as a hospice nurse provided valuable lessons in what really matters, lessons that continue to unfold through the gifts of Conscious Aging. Evalina is a member of the Courageus community. Marc Blesoff IONS Certified Conscious Aging Facilitator Oak Park, IL, USA Marc@Courageus.org Marc used to know everything and trust nothing. Now, Marc says he knows nothing and has glimpsed trust. For over 30 years Marc was a criminal defense attorney, then a mediator. Seven years ago, he began facilitating Conscious Aging Workshops and he hasn’t stopped. It has helped him melt the armor that he’d built up. Marc is a member of the Courageus community. Devirani Naidoo IONS Certified Conscious Aging Facilitator Committed to upholding and furthering an age-friendly and inclusive society. A skilled facilitator and consultant, Devirani delivers equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) leadership training and anti-racism coaching in both the public and private sectors in the US, Canada and South Africa. Devirani is a British Columbia Community Response Network Regional Mentor. She facilitates prevention of Senior and Elder neglect, self-neglect and abuse in communities and workplaces in British Columbia. Outside of work, when not exploring BC’s nature trails, Devirani teaches World dance and enjoys “real-life” conversations with family and friends. She is a member of the Courageus community.
		Harvest the Wisdom of Life's Experiences The next 6-week Courageus Online Conscious Aging Workshop will begin Thursday, February 23 thru Thursday March 30, 2023 11:00 to 12:30 PST. Register Here
		Would you like extra support in getting set up for the online Conscious Aging sessions? We are happy to offer a free pre-workshop Zoom session to give you an introduction to the Zoom technology. Information will be provided to enrollees upon workshop registration.
		Courageus is the preferred provider for the Conscious Aging program as initially developed by the Institute of Noetic Sciences.

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