Programme
When death is denied, life loses its depth —ECKHART TOLLE
10:10
Registration Opens
10:30
Welcome & Morning Plenary Session
A Māori Perspective on Death and Tangi,
with Mairehe Louise Tankersley
How We Die,
with Dr. Kate Grundy
'I'm Not Afraid To Die' Changed Orientations to Death After an NDE (Near Death Experience),
with Dr. Nicole Lindsay
Resilience Strategies for Tough Times,
with Ciaran Fox
11:45
Coffee Break - 15 minutes
Midday
Workshops - Please Choose One
workshops are 40 minutes duration
Palliative Care Q&A
Following on from Dr. Grundy's presentation, this is a rare opportunity to ask questions and dive deeper into her specialty subjects
Facilitator:
Dr. Kate Grundy
Location:
TSB Space
(please stay in the main function room)
Max: 80
Q&A
on NDEs
A chance to ask Dr. Lindsay questions after her presentation on Near Death Experiences and explore her research further.
Facilitator:
Dr. Nicole Lindsay
Location:
Spark Place (downstairs on ground floor)
Max: 50
Advanced Care Planning -
Why & How
An empowering process with an experienced Management Coach Sue Dwan guiding you through your own advanced care plan.
Facilitator:
Sue Dwan
Location:
Activity Room
Max: 20
Rainbow Jars, Creative Grief Workshop
Make your own memory jar (yours to keep). A guided process to help you connect with a loved one in a symbolic way. [no art skills needed, all materials provided]
Facilitators:
Tanya Tunnicliffe
& Nilguen Kulpe
Location:
Activity Room
Max: 20
Coffin Club Experience
Join in decorating a wooden coffin while learning firsthand from the Founder of the Christchurch Coffin Club about the group's origin and purpose
Facilitator:
Donna Sutherland
Location:
Activity Room
Max: 20
Navigating Grief with Intentional Creativity©
Intentional Creativity Facilitator Rosie will guide you through a heart-centred painting process [no art skills needed]. Materials provided
Facilitator:
Rosie Mac
Location:
Activity Room
Max: 20
12:45
Lunch - 45 minutes
01:30
Welcome Back & Afternoon Plenary Session
Sound Bath Experience
with Eva Mason
Understanding & Preventing Suicide
with Michael Hempseed
Bringing Death Back Home,
with Sarah Carberry
When Death Whispers, What Do We Hear?with Deborah Hercock
02:30
Coffee Break - 10 minutes
02:40
Workshops - Please Choose One
workshops are 40 minutes duration
Death Cafe
Hosted group-led conversations on death related subjects
Facilitators:
Melanie Mayell &
Sarah Carberry
Location:
TSB Space
(please stay in the main function room)
Max: 80
Understanding Suicide Q&A
A chance to ask questions after Michael's presentation and explore this sensitive subject further in a safe environment.
Facilitator:
Michael Hempseed
Location:
Spark Place downstairs on ground floor
Max: 50
Navigating Grief with Intentional Creativity©
Intentional Creativity Facilitator Rosie will guide you through a heart-centred painting process [no art skills needed]. Materials provided
Facilitator:
Rosie Mac
Location:
Activity Room
Max: 20
Advanced Care Planning -
Why & How
An empowering process with an experienced Management Coach Sue Dwan guiding you through your own advanced care plan.
Facilitator:
Sue Dwan
Location:
Activity Room
Max: 20
Rainbow Jars, Creative Grief Workshop
Make your own memory jar (yours to keep). A guided process to help you connect with a loved one in a symbolic way. [no art skills needed, all materials provided]
Facilitators:
Tanya Tunnicliffe
& Nilguen Kulpe
Location:
Activity Room
Max: 20
Coffin Club
Experience
Join in decorating a wooden coffin while learning firsthand from the Founder of the Christchurch Coffin Club about the group's origin and purpose
Facilitator:
Donna Sutherland
Location:
Activity Room
Max: 20
03:20
10 minute break
please regroup in main theatre for final presentation
03:30
Plenary session
Hosted Discussion Panel exploring Death Matters
04:15
Closing Ceremony
04:30
