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SUMMARY:Ask An End-Of-Life Doula
DESCRIPTION:“Ask An End-Of-Life Doula” meets in person at the Vista Senior Center five times per year. End-of-Life Doulas Mel McClave and Eva Navarrete come together to answer your questions about what an end-of-life doula does\, and how we help individuals navigate the topics of dying and death with their loved ones.  Between us\, we have decades of experience in teaching people how to broach the topic of mortality. \nEva and I started these dual language\, English and Spanish\, workshops for the 2024 World Design Capital‘s “Imagining a Better Death” initiative. Henceforth\, our “Compassionate Conversations/ Conversaciones Compasivas” end-of-life workshops were so successful that we’ve incorporated them into our public outreach. Currently\, we hold regularly scheduled end-of-life discussions at the Vista Senior Center and other international and domestic venues. \nWhat Topics Do We Cover?\nWe cover topics ranging from Advance Healthcare Directive planning\, how to safely use plant medicine\, and what falls under the scope of practice as an end-of-life doula. \nCome pick our brains to learn more about organ donation\, different body disposition options\, and legacy ideas. Depending on the size of the group\, we will help attendees fill out their Advance Healthcare Directives and witness their signing of them. \nWhat Is An End-of-Life Doula?\nAn end-of-life doula offers non-medical support. Although we are well-versed in medical treatments and their effects on individuals\, we use our knowledge to help you navigate your relationship with your physician and medical team. Doulas offer you a range of end-of-life options\, including full treatment through to body autonomy at the end of life. We believe that it is your right to know what your options are and make informed choices based on your circumstances and values. As end-of-life doulas\, we support you and your loved ones by advocating for your choice. \nUsing a variety of resources\, we discuss your end-of-life options to help you make the best choice for yourself and your family.  Our sponsors include Compassion & Choices\, the San Diego Coalition for Compassionate Care\, and the Vista Senior Center.
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LOCATION:Vista Senior Center\, 1400 Vale Terrace\, Vista\, CA\, 92084\, United States
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SUMMARY:Orange County Virtual Death Cafe
DESCRIPTION:The Orange County Virtual Death Cafe is the place to be to immerse yourself in a lively discussion around dying and death. Anyone curious about dying and death is welcome. \nAre you looking for a safe place to share your thoughts\, ask questions\, and hear what others say? At our long-running  O.C. Virtual Death Cafe\, we welcome all opinions and topics\, provided the guidelines that keep the discussions safe and accessible are respected. Please RSVP to: melissa@lastactsoflove.com for the Zoom link or more information. \nThe History of the OC Virtual Death Cafe\nSouthern California resident and end-of-life doula Linda Barnard co-hosted the first Orange County Death Cafe in October 2021 with veteran San Diego Death Cafe host\, Dr. Mitsuo “Mits” Tomita. What started as a mid-COVID monthly meetup has continued to flourish as a virtual monthly discussion. Linda continued to host the Orange County Death Cafe after Mits was unavailable to co-host monthly. Linda decided to step down as host in September 2024. \nIn October 2024\, Linda asked San Diego Virtual Death Cafe host Melissa ‘Mel’ McClave to take over hosting duties of the Orange County Death Cafe. Mel made the Orange County Death Cafe a permanent virtual meeting and changed the name to OC Virtual Death Cafe. \nDeathwork in Orange County\, California\nFor over 100 years\, the residents of Orange County\, California\, have thoughtfully cared for their dead. Orange County is home to about one million residents\, all of whom will die. The ethnic diversity of the county requires a thoughtful approach to cultural rituals and modern legacy options. \nLeisure World in Seal Beach and Laguna Hills are Orange County’s premier retirement communities. Residents of Leisure World buy into their community knowing that it will be their home at the end of life. Residents are serviced by nearby mortuaries and cemeteries. \nIn May 2024\, Barbara McMurray founded the Orange County Deathworkers Alliance to bring together traditional and new-age practitioners of end-of-life care providers. The alliance currently includes caregiver services\, end-of-life doulas\, physicians\, memorial artists\, and authors who write extensively on end-of-life topics. \nO.C. Virtual Death Cafe
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