In the Circle of Life

10/12/2024

Unless we've done the necessary work, we carry baggage we've accumulated through life, to death's door: regrets, broken relationships, unresolved business, bitterness, grudges..Do you want a good death? Start by clearing your baggage. Now.

10/11/2024

09/24/2024

How often do we consider how intimate dying is? It's a transformative thought.

09/19/2024

One of my favorite quotes by Kahlil Gibran. So beautiful...

09/07/2024

I'm looking forward to seeing you Tuesday evening, as I share the in's and out's of hospice care and answer your questions.

05/12/2024

Death is sacred. And a natural part of the life cycle. So, why has it become so medicalized? Why do we avoid being around the dying?

Dying is not something to be "managed". It is a time of reverence. It is a time of transitioning into our sacred leave-taking.

The importance of honoring this transcendent, intimate time cannot be overstated.

Join us as we explore how and why death has become so medicalized. We will then ponder ways to return it to its natural, sacred place in our culture.

05/07/2024

What are your doing to prepare for your sacred leave-taking?
If you're like most, you aren't even thinking about death, let alone preparing for it.

Of course, choosing not to plan or prepare doesn't change its inevitability. Instead, it oftentimes leads to a bad death experience- for the dying and for those intimately involved.

As a former hospice nurse, I saw way too many gut-wrenching, painful deaths to count. Unfortunately, they weren't the exception. They were the rule.

Many thought they had plenty of time to plan and prepare, until they didn't. Then the chaos and crisis began.

It doesn't have to be a time of chaos and crisis with some planning and preparation.

Not sure where to begin?
Feel overwhelmed about taking the first step?
Afraid to even think about dying and death?

Talking about death helps get more comfortable about thinking about it, and thus, planning for it. (And it doesn't make it happen any sooner!)

Join us as look at and talk about the many facets of planning and preparation.

Jacki Mann RN
End-of-Life Doula
(former) Certified Hospice & Palliative Care Nurse

Jacki Mann RN, Living & Dying Coach- Circle of Life- offers a new way to learn about death and dying and new approach. Death as a Part of Life Process teaches how to live mindful of mortality. Living with the end in mind.

04/08/2024

The conversation about death with dignity continues as Baby Boomers get older and face life-limiting diseases.

Join me on Monday, April 22 for this webinar- at 11am or 7pm

Voluntary Stopping Eating & Drinking (VSED): A Viable Death with Dignity Option?

It is an approach that isn't quite as simple as it sounds.

What does it entail?
How do I prepare?
What do I need to consider before starting?
What support is needed?
Can I change my mind once I start the process?

Looking forward to seeing you and answering these questions- and more-for you.

Jacki Mann RN, Living & Dying Coach- Circle of Life- offers a new way to learn about death and dying and new approach. Death as a Part of Life Process teaches how to live mindful of mortality. Living with the end in mind.

04/02/2024

Let's Talk About Advance Directives- April's Community Discussion
Monday, April 15 at 11am or 7pm

Do you have Advance Directives?
Are they readily available?
When is the last time they were updated?
Have you clearly communicated your wishes with your loved ones?

Join us as we will discuss the importance of your healthcare power of attorney selection, when to update the documents, the importance of communicating your wishes and more...

A brief presentation will be provided, highlighting important information about Advance Directives and offer up examples of real-life scenarios for discussion to emphasize how critical it is to be clear about your wishes and to communicate them effectively.

Discussions are always provided free as a service to the community.
Zoom link is provided during online registration.

04/02/2024

Do you have Advance Directives?
Where are they?
Are they updated?

Join the Online Discussion: Let's Talk About Advance Directives
Monday April 15 at 11am or 7pm

Let's discuss the importance of your Healthcare Power of Attorney selection, when to update the documents, why clearly communicating your wishes is critical- and more...

A brief presentation will be provided highlighting important information about Advance Directives and offer real-life examples emphasizing how critical it is to be clear about your healthcare wishes and to communicate them effectively.

All discussions are provided as a free service to the community.
Your Zoom link will be provided during sign-up.

Jacki Mann RN, Living & Dying Coach- Circle of Life- offers a new way to learn about death and dying and new approach. Death as a Part of Life Process teaches how to live mindful of mortality. Living with the end in mind.

03/17/2024

Let's get the conversation started!

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