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A lifelong searcher for understanding himself and others, Nader Robert Shabahangi has had many different careers ranging from technology to education, psychotherapy to land development, eldercare management to dementia researcher, teaching to photography. Author of several books, he has lived in different countries and cultures, while studying languages, history, and philosophy. Deeply appreciative of the humanities and literature as a window to deeper awareness, he received his doctorate from Stanford University in those fields. Over twenty years ago he discovered the theory and practice of Process Oriented Psychology becoming a Diplomat of Process Work. Nader teaches and lectures nationally and internationally and has been holding residential retreats focusing on increasing self and communal awareness for the last few decades. His easy-going teaching style, mixing humor and wit, theory and practice, is always interactive intending to bring often complex concepts down to earth and applicable to everyday living. As a Certified Sage-ing Leader, Nader supports older adults on their journey to redefine meaning and purpose for their second half of life. You can connect with Nader at nadersanfrancisco@gmail.com websites: http://www.elderashram.com http://www.ehinstitute.org http://www.eldershipacademy.org