Programme
'The feeling in the room, from start to finish, was of warmth, curiosity, wonder, joy, understanding, and fellowship. The speakers were amazing too'
—FEEDBACK FROM 2019 CONFERENCE
Suicide Prevention, Everyone Has A Role
with Michael Hempseed
Death; Love, Grief and Hope After the Death of a Child, with Mark Longley
• workshops are 45 minutes duration
Advanced Care Planning -
Why & How
An empowering process with an experienced Management Coach Sue Dwan guiding you through your own advanced care plan.
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Facilitator:
Sue Dwan​
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Location:
Activity Room
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Max: 20
Q&A on Suicide Prevention with Michael Hempseed
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A chance to ask Michael questions after his presentation on Suicide Prevention - Everyone Has A Role and explore his research further.
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Location:
Spark Place (downstairs on ground floor)
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Max: 50
Q&A on Science and Spirituality with Dr. Lotte Valentin
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Following Dr. Lotte's presentation via Zoom, this is a rare opportunity to ask questions and dive deeper into her specialty subjects
Facilitator:
Kirsty Salisbury
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Location:
TSB Space
(please stay in the main function room)
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Max: Unlimited
Death Cafe
Hosted and group-led conversations on death related subjects in an informal setting
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Facilitators:
Melanie Mayell &
Sarah Carberry
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Location:
Foundation Cafe
Ground Floor
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Max: 14
Coffin Club*
Visit the Christchurch Coffin Club and find out if DIY coffins are something for you
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Facilitators:
Donna Sutherland
& Jill Newton
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Location:
Activity Room
1st Floor
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*Note - Coffin Club is not a workshop. This year it is a hosted display that you you can visit over the day. There is no workshop to book in for.
Deeper into the Euthanasia Debate
with our special guest speaker
03:30
Workshops - Please Choose One
• workshops are 45 minutes duration
Understanding Euthanasia Q&A
with special guest
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A chance to ask questions after the presentation and explore this complex subject further.
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Location:
Spark Place downstairs on ground floor
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Max: 50
Near Death Experiences Q&A with Kirsty Salisbury
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Kirsty will share further NDE case studies, experiences from her own life, and her research. Kirsty always welcomes audience interaction.
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Location:
Activity Room
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Max: Unlimited
Advanced Care Planning -
Why & How
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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
Death Cafe
Hosted group-led conversations on death related subjects
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Facilitators:
Melanie Mayell &
Sarah Carberry
​
Location:
TSB Space
(please stay in the main function room)
​
Max: 14
Coffin Club
Visit the Christchurch Coffin Club and find out if DIY coffins are something for you
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Facilitators:
Donna Sutherland
& Jill Newton
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Location:
Activity Room
1st Floor
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Drop by anytime throughout the day
04:30
Final Presentation
The Future of Death and Immortality
with Professor Amy Fletcher
05:00
Closing Address - 10 minutes
05:15
Program Ends
There is no end. There is no beginning.
There is only the infinite passion of life
—FEDERICO FELLINI
8:00
Turanga's ground floor cafe 'Foundation' is open for pre conference coffees and meetings
9:15
Registration opens on the 1st Floor,
TSB Conference Room
10:00
Welcome & Morning Plenary Session
Intuition & Spirituality in Modern Healthcare
with Dr. Ann Charlotte Valentin, N.M.D.
11:40
Coffee Break - 15 minutes
Midday
Workshops - Please Choose One
12:45
Lunch - 75 minutes
02:00
Welcome Back & Afternoon Plenary Session
Near Death Experiences
with Kirsty Salisbury
The Importance of Planning Ahead
with Sue Dwan
03:15
Coffee Break - 15 minutes
04:15
10 minute break
please regroup in main theatre for final presentation
04:25
