icpdn 2025 Session 3
Session 3: Spiritual Harmony: Integrating End-of-Life Planning and Spiritual Needs for the Elderly As individuals approach the end of life, their spiritual needs often become more prominent. Many elderly people face the challenge of reconciling their spiritual beliefs with their end-of-life experiences, which can be a deeply personal and complex process. Navigating these needs requires […]
Speaker ICPDN 2024 Dr. Vuthiphong Priebjrivat
Dr. Vuthiphong Priebjrivat Main idea:We need to rethink and redesign our economic systems to address global inequality and create more inclusive societies. Important points: Global wealth inequality has reached extreme levels, with the richest 1% owning more than the bottom 99%. Neither pure capitalism nor socialism is the answer; we need a “third way” that […]
Speaker ICPDN 2024 Dr. Vitoon Viriyasakultorn
Dr. Vitoon Viriyasakultorn Main idea:Community-based initiatives and capacity building are essential for promoting peace and addressing social issues. Important points: Conflict is not always negative; it’s how we deal with it that matters. Capacity building for diverse groups in communities is crucial for fostering dialogue. We need to change ourselves and our attitudes to accept […]
Speaker ICPDN 2024 Dr. Amalee McCoy
Dr. Amalee McCoy Main idea:Parenting interventions are crucial for preventing violence and promoting peace in the long term. Important points: Childhood experiences of violence increase the likelihood of perpetrating violence as an adult. Exposure to violence can damage brain development, especially in the prefrontal cortex. Parenting programs like Parenting for Lifelong Health have been shown […]
Speaker ICPDN 2024 Mr. M. Abdus Sabur
Mr. M. Abdus Sabur Main idea:We need to revive the concept of community and change our lifestyles to address environmental and social challenges. Important points: Modern development is destroying agricultural land and displacing poor communities. Our current lifestyle and consumption patterns are unsustainable and contribute to climate change. We need to decrease our greed and […]
Speaker ICPDN 2024 Dr. Layne Hartsell
Dr. Layne Hartsell Main idea:We need to reorient our civilization and economic systems away from exploitation of nature towards more sustainable, bioregional approaches. Important points: The “Great Acceleration” since 1950 has led to unprecedented human impacts on the Earth system. We need to shift from an “imperium of man” dominating nature to a more harmonious […]
Speaker ICPDN 2024 Mr. Melvin Earl Duncan
Mr. Melvin Earl Duncan Main idea:Nonviolent civilian protection and community-based security initiatives are effective in preventing violence and building peace. Important points: Unarmed civilian protection uses nonviolent methods to prevent violence and protect civilians in conflict areas. This approach is based on building relationships and interconnectivity rather than keeping people apart. Studies have shown significant […]