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Death Cafe write up: Swindon Death Cafe
Posted by Sue Holden on Nov. 25, 2016, 6:52 a.m.
Another succesful evening, different from the last one but just as good. It's all about people so come to the next one and make it different again.
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe Tampa
Posted by Cat Martin on Nov. 23, 2016, 9:52 a.m.
It was lovely to meet Linda Tien and Daylina Miller.
This is Daylina's report on Death Cafe Tampa http://health.wusf.usf.edu/post/tabling-taboo-death-cafe-patrons-talk-mortality#stream/0
Practitioners question: National Grieving Day - Death Cafe 29th November
Posted by Treacy on Nov. 22, 2016, 7:16 p.m.
Hello everyone, Tuesday 29th November is the darkest part of the year (with the new moon) before the return of the light with the Solstice. National Grieving day would like to invite you to participate in hosting a conversation around death, dying and grief on this day, wherever you are ...
Practitioners question: Your help needed with BBC World Service documentary on Death Cafes
Posted by Jon Underwood on Nov. 22, 2016, 3:29 p.m. 1 comment
Hi,
Please see the message below.
Thanks,
Jon
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe in Liverpool
Posted by Jon Underwood on Nov. 21, 2016, 10:52 a.m.
It was a wonderful experience facilitating a Death Cafe at The Brink in Liverpool. This was for DaDa Fest a festival focused on Deaf and Disability Arts.
Death Cafe write up: Galloway Death Cafe
Posted by tiggerjaye on Nov. 21, 2016, 5:52 a.m.
Death Cafe write up: Highcliffe Death Cafe
Posted by Lis Horwich on Nov. 20, 2016, 8:20 a.m.
Highcliffe Death Café had a few ladies meeting up, one of them first timer. We had an interesting time discussing the 10 questions about your own death, age concern, power of attorney, end of life wishes and the Conversation project (Institute for Healthcare Improvement).The Conversation Project is dedicated helping people talk about their wishes for end-of-life care, see more http://theconversationproject.org/. One of the ladies worked for CALM for many years (Campaign Against Living Miserable), so our interests and care for the human race is diverse and I love talking with wonderful people like this.
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe Loughton
Posted by Rae528 on Nov. 19, 2016, 3:03 p.m.
Thank you so much to all who attended this event and made it great. As there were quite a few of us, we broke up into smaller groups for conversations and I popped in and out of them. Very interesteing conversations and everyone was polite and respectful and kept an open mind on all subjects. Really pleased.
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe Woodford, Essex
Posted by Rae528 on Nov. 16, 2016, 7:26 a.m.
This Death Cafe was not an easy one for some to attend as Monday mornings can be chaotic. However those few who did make it were pleased that they did. They started off rather shy and nervous and did not know each other. but gradually with some suggested topics to kick things off, the conversation flowed more easily and as connections and trust was built, people shared and confided more. We finished on a good note and the feedback I recieved was positive. Two people confided afterwards that they had felt nervous about coming, and had been concerned that it could leave them feeling depressed or anxious, but ...
Christmas Day 2012. I find myself swimming in the Caribbean Sea, an hour before dusk. I am wondering what will happen if it gets completely dark. I am pretty far out and nobody knows where I am.
Where I am is on Curacao, for a 30-day rehab at the Jellinek Retreat, a serious attempt at sobriety. This is typical of me, this coming to an exotic place to get sober. Believing that the tropical sun ...
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe Marrickville
Posted by mknight on Nov. 5, 2016, 4 p.m. 2 comments
Prior to every Death Café I find myself observing the same thoughts going through my mind. Who will turn up? What will the topics of discussion be? How will people feel afterward? Will they experience a sense of resonance with the conversation? Will they like the ‘flow’ of the Death Café? Will it be of use?
For me, it is a joy being part of the Death Café movement, primarily because it provides an alternative forum for people to talk about all things death, dying and the afterlife.
It is difficult to have these conversations in an environment which is open and inviting, which is one of the ...
Death Cafe write up: 'Death Cafe in Køge, Denmark' - 'Dødscafé'
Posted by Susanne on Nov. 5, 2016, 7:30 a.m. 1 comment
It was an evening with thoughtful and touching stories while we all ate cake and drank coffee or tea.
The participants shared different experiences and thoughts, which in various ways created resonance.
Quiet evening with talk about personal thoughts and experiences.
New Blog post: Death Letter!
Posted by abduljfs on Nov. 4, 2016, 6:36 a.m. 2 comments
Reflection time! Grieving, another loved member of my family died. It is Halloween week! Palliative care in aged care is telling us death and dying matter. So, let's talk about the "D" words and break the silence now! My first conversation will be with you! My dear Death Angel!
I know you come to visit every day! Could you please say "Hi and goodbye!". I do have a request please if you do not ...
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe Corvallis
Posted by dorbolo on Nov. 3, 2016, 10:42 a.m. 1 comment
Last night's gathering was well attended and a very focused discussion about the immanance of death and the concept of "leaving behind." Also considered was the issue of whether we would want to know how we will die, if that were possible. I feel so blessed to share thought with my co-participants.
Greetings, I am co-facilitating a Death Cafe in Lexington MA this week. The facilitator's guide mentions an evaluation form though I've not discovered the link (or the form). I am happy to create a form for our use, though would like to use a standard DC eval form ...