Wednesday, June 23, 2021 @ 5:30-7pm CDT via Zoom

Description:

How do you want to be supported in the last days of your life? How will you communicate your wishes to others? Often the end of life is anticipated as a time of sadness, grief and loss. This program invites the idea that this period of time can be a meaningful time of growth and closure.

Join Julie Swanson and Stephanie Steigerwaldt from Endings Matter to explore how creating a personalized vigil plan opens opportunities for simplified and open conversation with those around you. We will explore: What is a vigil plan? What are the benefits of having one? How to get started?

About the Presenters:

Julie Swanson is an End of Life Doula, with more than 30 years of experience in public health, adult learning, communication and systems change.

Stephanie Steigerwaldt is an End of Life Doula and Scribe who uses graphic facilitation techniques paired with deep listening to support individual and community healing.

Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.