Posted by
Cecilia H
Hosted by Cecilia H.
Date: | Oct. 21, 2018 |
Start time: | 5:00 p.m. (BST) |
End time: | 6:30 p.m. (BST) |
Address: |
Coffee in the Wood 99 - 101 High Street Colliers Wood Merton London SW19 2JF United Kingdom |
Free |
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About this Death Cafe
It's not a debate chamber, either. Everyone's thoughts and beliefs are welcome and afforded equal space and respect. This promotes authenticity and honesty among strangers who come together with a simple common purpose - to bring these important topics into the open, and to dismantle the taboos with which they are so often shrouded.
Death Cafes provide community members of any background, religion, culture or belief with the opportunity to meet in a safe, friendly, and relaxed environment to discuss thoughts, feelings, and experiences with death and dying - without the awkwardness often associated with this topic.
Those who have studied attitudes toward death say that for most people, such conversations are healthy; talking about death can ease fears and help us live more fully.
When you arrive at Death Cafe, we have just two questions for you: What is your name, and why did you choose to come tonight? You can choose to participate by speaking, or just by listening to what others have to say.
We look forward to having you join us!
Refreshments available to buy.
About Cecilia H.
Cecilia is a psychotherapist and mindfulness teacher with a particular interest in the losses we all face, and extensive experience of working with those facing death - either their own or of a loved one.
Alongside her therapy practice, Cecilia is training to become a soul midwife or end of life doula - to accompany those at the end of their life and those around them.
Cecilia is passionate about creating an environment in which talking about death is natural and comfortable.
She believes that talking openly about death, dying and bereavement can help us to accept the reality of our immortality as part of life, and ease some of the fears we all face.
Her goal is to help people embrace life, live more fully in the present, and honour death by providing a safe environment in which meaningful conversations may take place.
"We live knowing that everything dies. Like the sun, it's a fact of life. And like the sun, we tend not to look directly at it. This opportunity to look death in the face is worth taking."
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