First Death Cafe Question
Posted by GailW on Sept. 30, 2015, 2:35 p.m. 3 comments
We had our 1st Death Cafe & planning our 2nd, great turnout of 14 people. However, 4 of those people left an hr into it, which cause a uncohesive flow & disrupted conversation. Two said they could not stay because of an appointment & the other 2 - used this as the opportunity to leave (which I find happens when one persom leaves). How can this be prevented or at least limited? Has this ever happened to you? Can we say please try to commit to the entire 2 hours of the Cafe? Please help & thank you ~ Gail aka Neith
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Columbus Death Cafe
Perhaps you are right…being this is new to me - how can we continue this - how do I message you please?
Posted by GailW
ACE Hospice Nurse Leader
Hello Gail and Death Café Hosts!
I am scheduled to host the Oct 2015 Alameda Death Café and want to connect with other hosts!
I have never attended a Death Café, but knew I had to host the Café when the opportunity presented itself, because the mission is so aligned with my purpose to be a beneficial presence on the planet and my passion to educate everyone about death and dying on a not for profit basis -in an accessible, respectful and confidential space - with no intention of leading people to any conclusion, product or course of action - alongside refreshing drinks and nourishing food – and cake! Please count me in!!!
Gail and Death Café Hosts, I would love to connect with you for information, ideas, and tips! Please feel free to contact me at wgfergusonrn@aol.com and let me know best time to chat. Thank you in advance for your help and support!
W. Gail Ferguson RN, MSNc
Posted by W Gail
People leaving death cafes
This is not generally a problem. If this is happening, I would wonder if there was something about the environment that made people not want to stay. Was there an annoying person at the table? Were the hosts going off script and changing the event? The mere fact that you say you want to prevent it from happening leads me to believe there is a disconnect with expectations of the event. People don't stay because you make them, people stay because they are having a good time and they want to stay. I'd be happy to contemplate this further with you offline sometime. Please feel free to message me.
Posted by Columbus Death Cafe/Lizzy Miles