Michael Eselun
Michael Eselun, BCC, a Board Certified Chaplain by the College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy, has served as the chaplain for the Simms/Mann-UCLA Center for Integrative Oncology (www.simmsmanncenter.ucla.edu) for the last 10 years. He has worked extensively in palliative care, hospice care, and acute psychiatric settings. Michael speaks extensively to healthcare professionals, patient populations and faith communities across the country. He weaves stories with vulnerability, insight, and humor--stories that reflect the deeper questions of life, mortality and meaning. He is widely published, including articles in the Journal of Pastoral Care and Counseling. Michael has worked as an activist/educator addressing anti-LGBTQ bias and homophobia in the larger community for over 30 years. Michael was recently inducted into the UCLA-Semel Institute Eudaimonia Society, in recognition of having lived a meaning-driven life. His TED talks are on-line at YouTube. www.michaeleselun.com
