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SUMMARY:Medical Assistance in Dying 101
DESCRIPTION:Join Christa Ovenell of Death’s Apprentice for a plain-language information session about Medical Assistance in Dying. The session will focus on eligibility and advance requests\, including the difference between advance requests and the Waiver of Final Consent. \nThis live\, online session will be recorded. so you can watch it when it’s convenient for you. Your registration includes: \n\nThe opportunity to submit questions in advance.\nTime for Q&A during the live session.\nA workbook to refer to after the session.\n\nThe information is tailored to a Canadian audience\, though the broader concepts around consent\, decision-making and planning ahead will be valuable to people living elsewhere.
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SUMMARY:The Nature of Dying
DESCRIPTION:Join Tracy Chalmers of Endwell Northshore for a day-long immersive workshop exploring the nature of dying through the wisdom of the five elements. \nThe workshop will include: \n\nteachings\ncontemplative practices\npersonal reflection time\njournalling\, and\nconversations\n\nAlongside Tracy\, you will explore the withdrawal of the five elements—earth\, water\, fire\, air\, and ether – a timeless map of the physical\, emotional\, and spiritual unfolding of the dying process. \nRather than simply learning about death\, participants will be invited into an embodied exploration of what it means to live alongside impermanence\, companion others with greater confidence and compassion\, and discover the quiet wisdom that mortality offers. \nThis event is created in collaboration with Banyen Books & Sound. \nExplore the five elements to deepen capacity to live\, love & companion
URL:https://closecomforts.ca/event/nature-of-dying/
LOCATION:Unity of Vancouver\, 5840 Oak Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tracy Chalmers":MAILTO:tlc@endwell.ca
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