Meditative Heartbeat Therapy
A Contemplative, Integrative Practice for Supporting Patients and Families in the Final 72 Hours of Life.
Bring MHbT to Your Organization
Training, workshops, and immersive formation in presence, rhythm, and care at end-of-life
A Practice Rooted in Bedside Care
Meditative Heartbeat Therapy (MHbT) is a contemplative, integrative practice developed within hospice and palliative care.
It supports patients, families, and caregivers in the moments when words begin to fall away—when attention, rhythm, and presence become the primary language of care.
MHbT can be introduced at multiple levels, depending on the needs of your team or organization.
Three Ways to Engage
🌱 Introductory Workshop
60–90 minutes
A focused introduction to MHbT, ideal for conferences, in-services, and teams exploring integrative approaches to end-of-life care.
Participants are introduced to the core principles of MHbT and guided through a brief
experiential practice that can be immediately applied at the bedside.
Best for:
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Conferences and speaking engagements
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Hospice and hospital in-services
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Teams seeking initial exposure
Participants leave with:
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A clear understanding of MHbT
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A practical technique for immediate use
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A new framework for presence in the final 72 hours
🌿 Half-Day or Full-Day Training
3–6 hours
A deeper, hands-on training designed for teams ready to move beyond introduction into practice.
Through guided exercises, case-based learning, and reflection, participants begin to integrate MHbT into real clinical and caregiving environments.
Best for:
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Hospice and palliative care teams
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Interdisciplinary staff development
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Organizations seeking meaningful integration
Participants develop:
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Confidence using MHbT at the bedside
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Greater comfort in the final stages of life
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Increased emotional steadiness and presence
🌳 The MHbT Intensive
100-hour immersive training
A comprehensive program combining in-person immersion with guided mentorship and integration.
Designed for organizations and programs seeking full implementation, the Intensive forms practitioners in both the practice and philosophy of MHbT.
Structure:
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25 hours on-site (3-day intensive)
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75 hours guided mentorship (reflection, supervision, case integration)
Focus:
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Mastery of MHbT in clinical and pastoral settings
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Immersive bedside simulations
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Integration into organizational care models
Participants leave prepared to bring MHbT into their work with clarity, confidence, and depth.
The Work Itself
Across all offerings, participants learn to:
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Use the heartbeat as a physiological and relational anchor
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Support emotional and spiritual regulation in times of distress
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Remain present when communication and cognition decline
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Companion patients and families through the final 72 hours of life
MHbT is designed to complement—not replace—established medical care.
Who This Is For
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Hospice and palliative care organizations
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Hospitals and interdisciplinary care teams
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Chaplains and spiritual care providers
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Educational and training programs
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Caregivers seeking deeper presence at end-of-life
Meet Mr. Phyrn (pronounced like “fern”)
Mr. Phyrn is a mannequin, yet in MHbT training he comes to life. Representing the unresponsive patient, he invites trainees to practice presence, compassion, and deep attentiveness. Those who engage deeply with MHbT don’t just work with a mannequin; they truly become "friends of Phyrn", a community committed to presence, rhythm, and meaningful care at the bedside.
