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As interest in psychedelic-assisted therapies continues to grow within palliative and end-of-life care, many clinicians and caregivers are asking an important question:
Is there an alternative to supporting profound states of reflection, meaning and spiritual connection for people who may not want to use, or cannot use, psychedelics?
Meditative Heartbeat Therapy (MHbT) offers one possible answer.
Developed through years of bedside hospice care, MHbT is an emerging contemplative practice that uses a person’s own heartbeat as an anchor for awareness, guided reflection, emotional expression, and spiritual exploration. By bringing sustained attention to the rhythm of the heart, the practice can facilitate an expanded state of consciousness, creating space for meaningful memories, reconciliation, insight, and deep human connection.
While distinct from psychedelic therapy, MHbT shares many of the same intentions by supporting presence, transcendence, and meaning-making during life’s most significant transitions.
End of Life Psychedelic Care is honored to welcome hospice chaplain, medical theologian, and author Daniel DeLoma for a conversation exploring Meditative Heartbeat Therapy (MHbT) and its potential to deepen presence, meaning-making, and connection at the end of life.
In this presentation, Daniel DeLoma introduces the foundations of MHbT and explores how this innovative approach may complement existing models of palliative care, spiritual care, and psychedelic-informed end-of-life care.
Drawing from hospice case studies and more than a decade of bedside experience, DeLoma will explore how MHbT can support:
Cultivating presence and emotional safety during serious illness
Supporting reflection, life review, and meaning-making
Reducing anxiety and fostering spiritual well-being
Strengthening connection between patients, loved ones, and care teams
He will also explore:
The origins and theoretical foundations of Meditative Heartbeat Therapy
Hospice case examples demonstrating the practice in action
Opportunities to integrate MHbT alongside psychedelic-assisted care
Future directions for research and clinical application
As psychedelic-informed approaches continue to reshape end-of-life care, MHbT offers a complementary, non-pharmacological pathway for supporting expanded awareness, compassionate presence, and the deeply human work of preparing for death.
Who Is This For?
This event is for anyone interested in contemplative approaches to end-of-life care, expanded states of consciousness, and supporting meaning-making during serious illness, including:
Hospice and palliative care professionals
End-of-life doulas, chaplains, and spiritual care providers
Psychedelic-assisted therapy practitioners
Healthcare professionals interested in integrative approaches to end-of-life care
Anyone seeking a deeper understanding of presence, accompaniment, and the dying process
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“I am so beyond blessed for your teachings, your guidance, and support. It really is only up from here!”
Course attendee: “This [The Basics of Ketamine Therapy for End of Life Care] was packed with useful information, engaging, and well presented!”
EOLPC multiple course attendee: Thank you for the many courses you have given or created with others. They are singularly well planned, clear, informative, and community building!
IFS, Somatic Techniques and Supportive Touch Course Student: “I found the course to be profoundly insightful and enlightening, diving into the use of psychedelics in the context of end-of-life care [and]…I appreciated the emphasis on somatic practices, highlighting the importance of understanding and being in tune with the physical body during psychedelic experiences.”
EOLPC End of Life Doula Training student: “I really enjoyed the program…I especially embraced the psychedelic aspect at the end of life and believe this can be so beneficial at this point in someone’s journey. I enjoyed our cohort and discussions we had together. I am looking to start my business this year and appreciate all the support!”
EOLPC Core Course Student: “Christine is a leader in the end of life arena. She cares deeply about normalizing death and educating others on how to die well. She brings together other like-minded professionals to better learn ways of supporting people who are dying. She has deep compassion and wisdom as is a guiding light for all in the end of life space.”
I am learning so much from your programmes, Chris—thank you.
“I am so grateful this non-profit organization exists, and look forward to joining as a member as this community is awesome. The intersection of all of my favorite things :)”
End of Life Doula Student on Catherine our Instructor: “Clearly you are an expert in your field; obviously your experience is deep and wide-ranging… Your ability and willingness to draw on a well of personal and professional experiences illuminated and deepened the material.”
[After attending an EOLPC free event]: “I think my heart is going to explode. This was the most inspirational, uplifting, and educational hour. I am so grateful. Please support EOLPC however you can to keep these incredible resources available to us 💕💕💕💕”
“I am so beyond blessed for your teachings, your guidance, and support. It really is only up from here!”
Course attendee: “This [The Basics of Ketamine Therapy for End of Life Care] was packed with useful information, engaging, and well presented!”
EOLPC multiple course attendee: Thank you for the many courses you have given or created with others. They are singularly well planned, clear, informative, and community building!
IFS, Somatic Techniques and Supportive Touch Course Student: “I found the course to be profoundly insightful and enlightening, diving into the use of psychedelics in the context of end-of-life care [and]…I appreciated the emphasis on somatic practices, highlighting the importance of understanding and being in tune with the physical body during psychedelic experiences.”
EOLPC End of Life Doula Training student: “I really enjoyed the program…I especially embraced the psychedelic aspect at the end of life and believe this can be so beneficial at this point in someone’s journey. I enjoyed our cohort and discussions we had together. I am looking to start my business this year and appreciate all the support!”
EOLPC Core Course Student: “Christine is a leader in the end of life arena. She cares deeply about normalizing death and educating others on how to die well. She brings together other like-minded professionals to better learn ways of supporting people who are dying. She has deep compassion and wisdom as is a guiding light for all in the end of life space.”
Please note: EOLPC neither condones nor recommends the use of psychedelic substances unless permitted and regulated by state law or authorized by federal law. State legalization of psychedelic substances does not confer immunity from federal prosecution. For any inquiries, you may email info@eolpc.org or write to EOLPC, 541 Holly St., Ashland, OR, 97520.
