I A M O N A Q U E S T

TO BREAK THE SILENCE OF DEATH & DYING
So death, dying and grief is less devastating for all by enabling free monthly open conversations to educate and provide opportunities to ask those questions we don't dare ask!

OPEN CONVERSATIONS
Offered freely each Month | 12.30pm-1.30pm | @ Deadly Espresso Cafe Noosa River (sometimes held online)

W H Y because what I have found in my work helping many through death and grief, including my own experience of loss, is that many people are afraid to talk about #death and #fear their own #mortality.

It truly doesn’t have to be this way!

So I am here to encourage us all to go on a self-discovery journey together to uncover Your truths, to ask those curious questions so I can provide you with the reassurance that there is truly nothing to fear about death, dying or grief.

#OpenConversations enable you to engage in light discussion, share ideas, ask questions and raise any concerns you may have without fear or judgement about death, dying, grief and spirituality. Together learning and growing as Melissa provides any help as needed to plan and prepare for death including empowering you to feel supported and develop resilience with any current life challenges associated with death, dying and grief.

W E L C O M E .. I’m Melissa Newman, a qualified End of Life Doula with years of experience empowering people through the many complexities of Mental Health matters utilising professional qualifications, Life-long learning skills and lived experience, that led me to my most passionate service work as #deathdoula for the community.

What is a Death Doula?
Basically it is an End-of-Life Holistic Wellness Consultant. I help families plan, prepare and address all the challenges associated with death, dying and grief. To access services providing Advocacy support and guidance, reassurance, companionship and comfort during an often difficult time in one's life. Delivered through a multi-faceted approach of #holisticwellness to empower choice at every opportunity with empathy, respect and integrity.

Who is this for?
Perhaps you are curious, wanting to learn more, Bereaved or are a Carer supporting a loved one through terminal illness. I see you and I get it, as I too have walked this path. It can sometimes feel exhausting, however, Melissa knows that with empowered guidance, support, education with preparation we can lessen the many stresses and overwhelms that are often felt. And so,,

You are encouraged to come along, connect with Melissa and other kindred souls over coffee, join us even if just for a chat or breather. Whilst there is no main agenda monthly, this is provided freely to the community for all to engage as needed.

You are encouraged to come along, connect with Melissa and other kindred souls over coffee, even if just for a chin wag or breather. Whilst there is no main agenda monthly, it is so we as a community we can engage, connect and feel supported however needed.

Why not come along, to connect with Melissa and other kindred souls in light conversations over coffee, it’s not morbid, we often have a good laugh!

PLEASE DO JOIN US

MARCH OPEN CONVERSATIONS ...
TOPIC | "ADVANCED DIRECTIVES" -- Have you planned ahead?

This is an introductory session to talk about Advanced Care planning. Discussions about your legal choices, how to prepare and nominate a substitute decision-maker for your personal health decisions in case you are unable to communicate your own needs and preferences. It is also an opportunity to explore a simple Advance Directive form to help you begin to understand the process of setting out your wishes in advance, to learn what matters most to you, giving you simple steps to follow and begin the process. Some things might feel challenging, understandably so but it is much better doing this when in good health and of sound mind. It will allow for peace of mind with what can be a challenging transition in life. It is Melissa’ hope that you can better understand your choices, needs and preferences including what you do not want. Why not bring a family member or friend to help gently open the conversations and explore together what matters most to you both within a small group of curious people.

Melissa hopes to meet you there, Cafe location will be provided after registration. Thank you.

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