Beyond the Will
early end-of-life planning for your peace of mind
For a moment, I’ll ask you to imagine a worst-case scenario, where you suddenly are not going to live nearly as long as you expected to. Most of us don’t plan for this, as we wish and hope to live long & healthy lives, and statistically speaking, most of us will. But, we’ve all known someone for whom that wish didn’t come true - tragically or unexpectedly.
In the midst of a devastating situation there can be familial conflict over medical decision-making, sometimes causing resentment for years to come. Families can spend countless hours and thousands of dollars sorting through affairs that weren’t updated or organized, tracking down passwords and account numbers, and giving their best guess as to what your wishes may have been for descendants, pets, or belongings. The most responsible thing you can do, as a parent, or as a child of living parents, is to prepare - just in case.
Putting your end-of-life wishes in writing is a gift to those you would leave behind. Instead of debating what your wishes would be, you allow your loved ones to come together and focus primarily on their grief in a time of shock or tragedy.
Participants of this two-hour workshop will leave with:
A binder that will serve as a one-stop-shop for your important documents, passwords and directives, in case of emergency
Your wishes - medically, and otherwise - clearly documented, should you face an unexpected crisis or diagnosis
The knowledge of your partner’s wishes, if applicable
The relief that your most important decisions have been made and documents consolidated in the rare case that the worst case scenario comes true
Plans for communicating your wishes to relevant parties and keeping documents updated
We will focus on:
Identifying and documenting your primary and secondary medical powers of attorney
Recording medical decisions through advanced directives, or a living will (different from a last will)
Pinpointing the documents and paperwork to be gathered in your emergency binder
Drafting digital estate plans and ethical wills
Communicating your plans to those that need to know
A quick discussion on last wills and guardianship for people and pets (to be continued on your own time)
We will not discuss:
Your personal financial assets & information
It is never too early to get your end-of-life ducks in a row. Please don’t let it be too late.
2 Workshop Dates This Season
Sunday, November 2nd, 6pm-8pm
Sunday, January 11, 6pm - 8pm
$65 per household.
Held at my home in Wallingford, PA. Address provided upon registration.
This workshop is designed for folks who are not yet of retirement age. If you are in a marriage or partnership it is highly recommended that both members attend. Each workshop is limited to 14 people. Because of the limited capacity, tickets will not be refunded. If price is a barrier to registration, please contact me to discuss.
If you are not located within driving distance, I offer this workshop in a private, virtual setting. More information on private sessions here.
Moving Through Grief
during the holiday season
The holiday season is often a time of chaos, stress, and pressure—pressure to be joyful, celebrate, socialize, and maintain traditions. For those who are grieving, the energy of the holidays can feel overwhelming. The complexities of loss can be magnified during this time of togetherness, and the expectation to participate in the festivities often clashes with the natural desire to withdraw, reflect, and avoid the cheerfulness around you.
This special edition of Moving Through Grief will focus on navigating grief during the holiday season. Through supportive discussion, breathwork (pranayama), guided visualization (Yoga Nidra), and gentle movement this workshop provides an opportunity to step away from the holiday hustle and into a safe and compassionate community of people who “get it”.
We hope that attendees take away the following:
Clarity regarding how to honor your unique needs and personal capacity this holiday season
Tools for navigating gatherings in ways that feel respectful of your grief
A deeper understanding of what ritual and tradition now mean to you
Support from a community of fellow grievers
A space to rest, tend to your pain and to feel respite from the pressure to feel joyful
No prior yoga experience is necessary. Please reach out if cost is a barrier to your participation.
Please note: In order to maintain a safe and supportive environment, this workshop will be limited to 15 participants. Registrants that are new to Healing Concepts and/or Komorebi Griefwork may be pre-screened by phone.
Moving Through Grief is a series of workshops presented in partnership with Jen Whitehead, MSW, LCSW. Jen is the owner of Journey Within Therapy, LLC, a therapy practice that uses an accessible, non-pathologizing approach to support clients with grief and loss histories across PA. Jen’s clinical approach draws heavily on the connection between mind and body. She honors the profound wisdom the grieving body holds, and helps clients tend to their grief from the inside out.
Moving Through Grief
a series of workshops presented in partnership with Jen Whitehead, therapist at Healing Concepts
The Moving through Grief workshop provides a safe and non-judgemental space for those grieving the loss of a loved one - to connect to, attend to and move through their grief.
Loss is a threat to our nervous systems that catapults us into fight, flight, or freeze. Extended time in these states can affect our immune systems, sleep cycles, appetite, cortisol (stress) levels, and overall wellness. Unprocessed grief can get stuck in the body in the form of illness, pain, anxiety or addiction.
Together, we compassionately navigate the individual grief experience through a combination of supportive discussion, breathwork (pranayama), gentle movement, guided visualization (Yoga Nidra), and group exercises. We practice tuning into the body to find and unravel what may be stuck.
Our hope is that attendees take away the following:
Tools for managing sadness, anxiety, and overwhelm that can be applied to daily life
An increased understanding of the biology of grief
An enhanced capacity to honor their individual grief process
A greater sense of community and connection surrounding their grief
*No yoga experience necessary. All movement practices will be simple and modifiable
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