Death Cafe – have a cuppa and discuss aspects of death and dying.

Let’s have a nice cuppa, eat good cake and take this unique opportunity to discuss any aspect of death and dying.

I will create a safe and confidential environment; the group will set the topics for discussion and we’ll support each other to explore some of the deeper matters of life and death.

About Liz Adcock-White

Kia ora, I’m Liz and for as long as I can remember I have been interested in people and their life stories – and (apparently) I’ve always been a bit nosey! I’ve lived in different countries – the UK, France, Romania and Kuwait – and observed cultural attitudes towards disability, death and dying. I am a registered Social Worker and have had lots of personal and professional experiences supporting those with palliative and grief issues –  most recently I founded The Fifth Season: Palliative Support (thefifthseason.co.nz) which offers companionship and guidance through the vast emotions, decisions and tasks that may arise towards the end of life. So … let’s talk….

0276184891      liza-w@outlook.com     thefifthseason.co.nz

Death Café North Canterbury offers a safe and welcoming space to talk openly about any aspect of death and dying, with professional facilitation. There is no agenda, no product, and no guest speaker — you bring the kōrero, I bring the cake!

Death Café North Canterbury meets most months on a Sunday at 2pm, it is free to attend and is hosted at three local libraries: Rangiora, Kaiapoi and Amberley.

Death Cafés are held in over 94 countries worldwide, including many here in New Zealand.

For dates and bookings contact Liz 027 618 4891 and liza-w@outlook.com or see www.thefifthseason.co.nz and see www.deathcafe.com

Further support – Support and resources can be wide ranging, please email me for personalised support:

• griefity.com             a free grief support app
• Text to talk 1737 free phone counselling for anyone (no eligibility requirements)
• puawaitanga.nz  free counselling (some eligibility requirements)
• https://www.hospice.org.nz/resources_for_carers
• https://endoflife.services.govt.nz/welcome
• https://gowithgrace.nz/
• eldaa.org.nz

For serious concerns about a person’s immediate safety (or your own):

• 111
• Lifeline (24/7 free helpline) 0800 LIFELINE (5433 5463)
• Youthline 0800 376 633
• Suicide Crisis Helpline 0508 828865
• Canterbury Adult Community Mental Health Services: 0800 920 092
  email: SPOE@cdhb.health.nz
• For children and youth talk to Children, Adolescent and Emergency 0800 218 219 (press option 2)