Facilitated by end-of-life doula and meditation teacher Dina Smirnova, How to Talk about Death & Dying is a light-hearted, interactive conversation that unveils the stigma of talking about “death and dying". How to Talk about Death & Dying provides access for individuals to learn about their options when it comes to deathcare and advance planning within a death-positive context.
How to Talk about Death & Dying is a gentle introduction to the often perceived-to-be challenging conversation around death and dying. In society, “death” is a topic that is avoided and considered taboo. Yet, with the growing population of elders and increased pressure on the Australian healthcare and deathcare systems due to COVID-19, it is more important than ever to normalise the topics of death and dying and provide accessible, death-positive spaces so that individuals, families and communities can reflect on, discuss and be inspired to make empowered, informed decisions for end-of-life.
This event is supported by Nillumbik Shire Council and Auspicious Arts Projects. It is part of the Victorian Seniors Festival that is hosted for the entire month of October each year.
You Can Expect:
- A simple, accessible meditation & breathing exercise to invite ease and relaxation
- An interactive conversation featuring tips about how to talk about death and dying
- Information about various options when it comes to death and dying, in addition to resources and death planning considerations sprinkled throughout the session (within a non-denominational context)
- Q&A and time to share with the group, should you choose
Online Support & Accessibility
Should you should need to seek support to join online, please contact any of the following organisations within Nillumbik (or your local equivalent, if outside of the Nillumbik Shire):
Your local libraries, including local libraries in Greensborough and Eltham (link to YPRL library contact information)
The Living & Learning Centres (link to Living & Learning Centres contact information)
Nillumbik Neighbourhood Houses (link to Nillumbik Neighbourhood Houses contact information)
This session has been designed to be accessible and inclusive for people of all abilities. If you have specific questions about the venue or further questions on how to join online, please contact hello@dinasmirnova.com or call 0410981884 with any questions, accessibility requirements, or requests. We will do our best to accommodate all requests and appreciate notice (where possible) to make special arrangements.