The Inner Life Renewal Program

At this time no futher retreat series has been scheduled.  If you are interested in participating, please contact the Center.  Once sufficient interest has been received a new cohort will be created.

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Inner Life Renewal Seasonal and Weekend Retreats

Inner Life Renewal Day Retreat

Inner Life Renewal for Health Sciences Students

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Read a physician's perspective on the Inner Life of Healers

Physician, Heal Thyself

While academic formation of health professionals is at the center of health sciences education, few courses prepare us for the many challenging aspects of human care-giving that test our inner strength, spirit, life's passion, and resilience.

The Center for Spirituality and Healing at the University of Minnesota is pleased to offer The Inner Life Renewal Program , a groundbreaking growth and renewal program designed to help health professionals from all walks of life better prepare for and continue their life's work.

The Inner Life Renewal Program offers an array of educational and experiential learning opportunities seminar and retreat settings. The programs provide opportunity for respite and reflection in natural settings, such as the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. Health professionals learn principles and skills of renewal and resiliency - and discover how to nurture the passion that initially led to a healthcare career. The programs address topics such as:

• Cultivation of presence and listening
• Self-care and life balance
• Resilience and innate health
• Compassion for others and self