Community Corner
Into the Heart of Grieving: Film screening and workshop
As with all aspects of death in Western culture, grief is often ignored, denied,
or isolated. In this workshop it get our full attention. Beginning with the
screening of the documentary, "The Heart of Grieving," you are invited to take a
journey from diagnosis to death to mourning as four individuals recall the
arduous and at times ecstatic process of grief. We will explore anticipated
grief, final moments, last wishes, honoring the dead and living with loss. By
listening to each other’s needs and experiences, patients, caregivers and
grievers may gain insights and potent ideas about what to do.
Michelle
is a grief transformation specialist and filmmaker/speaker. She presents
film-screening workshops for cancer organizations, hospitals and community
groups throughout the Bay Area. For more information go to www.secretsoflifeanddeath.com.