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Death Cafe write up: Nelson Death Cafe
Posted by Nelson Death Cafe on Jan. 23, 2014, 1:31 a.m.
Nelson BC 's Second Death Cafe was a great success. Forty people showed up and sat around 10 tables discussing and sharing their thoughts. Lively sharings followed. In the second half, after a 15 min. break, with live accordion music, life & living were discussed, with questions like:When do you feel most alive ? Or Have you lived the best years of your life?
Laughter and wonderful insightful, intimate sharings took place from everyone - ages mid 20's to 82.
The group decided to have another DC in mid March. Over 30 have already signed up!
Practitioners question: Do we need a counselor available?
Posted by peeagle on Jan. 22, 2014, 9:18 a.m. 8 comments
We are holding our first death cafe here in Alamosa in south central Colorado. One of my hosts is wondering if not having a licensed counselor available, in case a need arises, could be a problem. Has anyone had the need for a counselor during a cafe?
Death Cafe write up: Stratford Death Cafe
Posted by glynis on Jan. 21, 2014, 7:36 a.m.
Gill and I were very excited to welcome 20 people to our very first meeting, the ages ranging from 27 to 85. One had even bought her own home-made brownies to add to the wonderful selection.
We were struck by the diversity and richness of experiences shared in the group discussion - from what constitutes a 'good' death, anticipatory grieving, loss of a baby, different attitudes to funerals, whether children should attend, as well as caring for an aging disabled parent whose quality of life is so sadly diminished. There were also life-affirming experiences shared, where perspectives change after sudden trauma and the reminder of one's own fragile ...
Has anyone had experience with attendees wanting to talk about pet deaths? I had it come up at the last two Death Cafes.
Practitioners question: Death Cafe surveys
Posted by Columbus Death Cafe/Lizzy Miles on Jan. 19, 2014, 5:26 p.m. 7 comments
Curious how many practitioners are passing out surveys after the events. If you are, are you tabulating your results? What have you learned from the surveys? If you have tabulated results, I would love to see them. It would be interesting to see how similar or different the events are ...
Practitioners question: Areas with no Death Cafes
Posted by Columbus Death Cafe/Lizzy Miles on Jan. 19, 2014, 5:22 p.m. 5 comments
Hi all,
I like to count where Death Cafes are and where they aren't. We have had Death Cafes in 34 states and D.C. Where there aren't Death Cafes is most of the south. Why do you suppose that is? I could not find any in TN ...
video and article and book
interview with course creator
Article written for the Examiner
by Maria Hoagland of Death Cafe Sedona
http://www.examiner.com/article/the-college-course-that-s-all-about-death#sthash.IaS5uvP7.gbpl
I am starting a Death Kansas in Lawrence, KS and seek other leaders tips, ideas and insight. I already have a location and plan to design a flyer as I do graphi design for my job. I'd love to hear from other leaders.
CW
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe at Cafe Rouge in Hampstead, London
Posted by Josefine Speyer on Jan. 17, 2014, noon 2 comments
Number of participants: 31 guests, (26 returned feedback sheets: 20 women, 6 men)
Average age: 50
(women: 48 (22 – 78)], [men: 54 (27 - 78)]
(Plus 3 female facilitators/host: Average age: 48)
Overall, how would you rate this event? Overall: 9
(Average for women: 9.1) (Average for men: 8.5)
This Death Café at Café Rouge on 9 December was surprisingly busy. We had space for 27 guests. But on the evening many more guests arrived and many who had booked did not turn up. We were a little crowded but managed to squeeze everyone in. I had already decided that the booking system did not work ...
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe in Winnipeg, Canada
Posted by Death Cafe Winnipeg on Jan. 16, 2014, 9:55 p.m.
Our first event had more than 50 participants ! We sat at round tables of 6 - 8 people and had a facilitator at each table. The group ranged in age from 18 to 90, and included several married couples .
Discussion was heartfelt and genuine as people shared personal stories and thoughts..truly amazing.
Evalutions were very positive and our next event is in the works for mid February.
.. an enriching and powerful experience..
Death Cafe write up: Friendly & Fearless Tucson Death Cafe
Posted by tucsondeathcafe on Jan. 15, 2014, 11:59 a.m.
A whole new place! A great big circle of interested, friendly and fearless folks!
Tucson Death Cafe started the new year with a new location and lots of new participants. More than twice as many people showed up than anticipated via RSVPs. Including facilitators Kristine and Cindy we made 27 participants (8 of whom were men!), which was a cozy crowd at Big Moe's, formerly the Coffee Loft, located in the Metal Arts Village. The new owner is opening the mid-town shop in the evening just for us and it offers privacy and nice outdoor spaces for spreading out when it is warm. We are grateful to ...
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe Ukiah
Posted by Death Cafe Ukiah on Jan. 14, 2014, 6:47 p.m.
We had a lovely group in January. There was such a warm and comfortable feeling to the group. The four of us who are facilitating are so grateful to be doing this work. Next Death Cafe Ukiah will be February 1, same time, same place.