 Monthly Zoom Discussions and EventsWhether we like to think about it or not, life has a final chapter. At Patient Choices Vermont (PCV), we know that how that chapter unfolds depends upon the people, support, and choices that surround us. That’s why we are launching Exit Matters, a new on-line series: PCV now hosts free monthly online sessions on topics related to end-of-life issues. Each month, we provide an overview of Act 39 and medical aid in dying in Vermont, followed by a presentation from guest speakers on a variety of related topics, along with time for discussion and clarification. These sessions are an opportunity to discover how we can cultivate the kind of support that will bring community and wholeness to our final chapter. Each Exit Matters session will include an overview of Act 39 and MAiD in Vermont, with the opportunity to ask questions and learn about additional resources, followed by speakers on a related topic.FILM SCREENINGS IN VERMONT Other Side Vermont Film Screenings including Q & A Panel Discussions: This feature-length documentary film about Lynda Bluestein’s journey to access medical aid in dying in Vermont as an out of state resident premiered to sold-out crowds at South by Southwest Film Festival in March. OCTOBER Monday, October 27, 12 noon EST What is a Death Doula? Hosted by Kasey March, head doula of Doula Care for Dying, and Lindsey Warren, doula, sound healer, and Reiki healing arts level 2 practitioner of Journey with Compassion. Join Kasey and Lindsey for an informative and heartfelt conversation exploring the role of a death doula, also known as an end of life doula. Kasey and Lindsey will share how death doulas provide emotional, spiritual, and practical support to individuals and families facing the end of life. This program will help demystify what a death doula does, why this work is becoming more widely recognized, and how compassionate, non-medical support can bring comfort, dignity, and peace during one of life’s most profound transitions. (Click the date/time link to register and get the Zoom link.) NOVEMBER Wednesday, November 12, 7 PM EST From Earth to Earth with Michelle Acciavatti of Vermont Forest Cemetery Michelle is the founder of Vermont Forest Cemetery, where families and friends can bury their loved ones naturally, in a way that is mutually supportive with the growing things of the forest. She is a licensed funeral director, death doula, pregnancy loss guide, end of life specialist and a natural burial educator who works with people preparing for the end of life, designing funeral services, caring for their own dead, and exploring natural burial options. Michelle will share From Earth to Earth, her short film about natural burial, and lead a discussion. Questions are welcome and encouraged. (Click the date/time link to register and get the Zoom link.) Pre-registration for any Exit Matters session is required. A meeting link will be sent to you upon registering. At Patient Choices Vermont, every conversation we spark, every training we lead, every question we answer is like a stitch in a larger fabric. We are knitting together a community of people who are informed, compassionate, and ready to walk with others through life’s tough decisions and tender moments. Your donations help weave strong, warm and resilient support for all Vermonters and those who seek graceful endings here. As always, we’re so grateful for your support and for being a part of this community. Or mail a check to:
Patient Choices Vermont PO Box 671 Shelburne, VT 05482 PCV is a 501(c)(3) non-profit. Your contributions are tax-deductible. Comments are closed.
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