Quote of the month: ...when we finally know we are dying, and all other sentient beings are dying with us, we start to have a burning, almost heartbreaking sense of the fragility and preciousness of each moment and each being, and from this can grow a deep, clear, limitless compassion for all beings. -- Sogyal Rinpoche
Hospice

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Too many people are dying alone…

The dying are one of society's most unrecognized and under-served groups. As individuals near the end of life they are often ignored, discounted, misunderstood and forgotten.

We are doing something about it…

The Twilight Brigade/Compassion in Action is a national 501c(3) nonprofit organization committed to raising society's consciousness about the needs of the dying through community and professional education, advocacy, and service to the terminally ill and their loved ones so that no one need die alone.

The Twilight Brigade is a non-profit national association of end-of-life care volunteers. It was founded in 1997 in Los Angeles, and today has over 6,000 members nationwide. The Twilight Brigade does not provide health care or direct hospice services, though it embraces the hospice approach to end-of-life care. The Association provides education, training, and volunteers to assist the terminally ill and those closest to them.


For more information about The Twilight Brigade/Compassion in Action national organization click here:

The Twilight Brigade

Death

Weekend intensive workshops

The Twilight Brigade offers an intensive 20-hour workshop designed to teach people how to provide comfort and support to the dying and their family members. It is appropriate for lay volunteers, as well as medical and mental health professionals. Three vital areas of focus are:

  • Learning what to do and how to be with the dying
  • Addressing personal fears and unresolved issues that prevent people from serving
  • Developing techniques for self-care and avoiding burnout in order to continue serving this very special population


Why you should take it:


  • If you are thinking about working as a volunteer in a hospice or extended care facility such as a convalescent home
  • If you wish to better serve a loved one who is nearing the end of life
  • If you are interested in personal emotional or spiritual growth through an exploration of your feelings and attitudes about death and dying
Not sure? Click here to see what people had to say about our January 2006 workshop!

Connecticut Chapter

The Connecticut Affiliate Chapter of The Twilight Brigade currently has initiatives underway to provide training and volunteers for hospice, convalescent homes, VA hospitals, and prisons. If you are interested in volunteering for this special and rewarding work please contact us:

Karin Nemri, Chapter Chairperson
Phone: 860-243-0869

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New England - New York Expansion

We are expanding The Twilight Brigade into New York and New England. We are holding training events and helping to form new chapters in this area. If you are interested in holding a weekend intensive seminar or forming a chapter in your area please contact us.

Photos of April 2005 seminar
Photos of January 2006 seminar
Photos of April 2006 seminar
Photos of February 2007 seminar

2009 Events

Weekend Intensive Training:

September 25-27, Fairfield, Connecticut
Friday 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.