Posted by DoulaClaire
Hosted by Claire (facilitator); Venue: Viggo's Cafe
Date: | Oct. 15, 2024 |
Start time: | 7:00 p.m. (CET) |
End time: | 9:00 p.m. (CET) |
Address: |
Viggo's De Coninckplein 21, 2060 Antwerpen, Belgium 2060 Belgium |
Accepts donations |
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About this Death Cafe
Welcome to Death Cafe Antwerp!
Join us for an open and honest group directed conversation about death, dying, and life at Viggo's. This is a safe space where you can share your thoughts, fears, and questions about mortality. Everyone is welcome. This event will be in English.
At Death Cafe Antwerp, there are no set agendas or objectives – just a group of people coming together to discuss a topic that is often taboo. This is not a grief & bereavement support group, but instead it is a chance to explore our thoughts on mortality in a relaxed and respectful environment. There is no particular structure or theme to discussions; it’s an opportunity to listen to others and talk openly, honestly and confidentially, without judgement. Since conversation topics are initiated by the audience, discussions can flow through anything from logistics and services, to the dying process, fear of death, near death experiences, spirituality, considerations for an afterlife, medical assistance in dying, suicide, grief and loss, supporting someone and end-of-life, how to talk to someone who is dying, and more. People may come with curiosity and a little trepidation but often leave feeling uplifted with a sense of joy. A Death Café is surprisingly not morbid or depressing, but life-affirming, supportive and reassuring.
People may come with curiosity and a little trepidation but often leave feeling uplifted with a sense of joy. A Death Café is surprisingly not morbid or depressing, but life-affirming, supportive and reassuring.
When, Where & Who:
When: Tuesday October 15th 7.00pm – 9.00pm.
Doors open at 6:45pm with no further entry after 7.00PM. Registration is required so we can manage attendance.
Where: This event is generously hosted at Viggo's Cafe (De Coninckplein 21, 2060 Antwerpen, Belgium)
Who: This event will be in English, facilitated by Claire. A Death Doula and frequent Death Cafe attendee based in the UK. Questions about the event can be directed to Claire and deathdoulaclaire@gmail.com
Free entry, free cake, and barista drinks available for purchase. That doesn't sound too scary now does it?
Image for poster: Michael Wolgemut's Dance of Death from The Nuremberg Chronicle (1493).
About Claire (facilitator); Venue: Viggo's Cafe
Claire is a Death Doula (studied at the Institute of Traditional Medicine in Canada). Claire lives between the UK and Belgium, and has attended many death cafes in Bristol, but has found there are none in Antwerp and therefore is facilitating one in October.
Tim at Viggo's Cafe has generously offered his Cafe after closing time to host this event.
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