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PCV is a non-profit organization dedicated to end-of-life choice.
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EXIT MATTERS
Facing the End with Humor and Heart
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Whether we like to think about it or not, life has a final chapter. At Patient Choices Vermont (PCV), we know that how that chapter unfolds depends upon the people, support, and choices that surround us. That’s why we are launching Exit Matters, a new on-line series:
Starting in September, PCV will host monthly online sessions on topics related to end-of-life issues. Each month we’ll provide an overview of Act 39 and medical aid in dying in Vermont, along with time for discussion and clarification, followed by a presentation from guest speakers on a variety of related topics. These sessions are an opportunity to discover how we can cultivate the kind of support that we hope will bring community and wholeness to our final chapter.
Here are the dates and topics for this Fall’s sessions:
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Thursday, September 18, 7PM EST
Heather Hogan and Carter Oakley, documentary filmmakers of Death Differently.
Death is inevitable; suffering may be optional. Death Differently is a documentary series highlighting alternative approaches to death, dying, and grief. Their film Other Side shows the journey of Lynda Bluestein, the first non-resident to access MAiD in Vermont. Carter and Heather will join us to discuss their work and the making of this beautiful and authentic film. Other Side is about to tour Vermont with screenings in Burlington, Montpelier, and Brattleboro. Stay tuned to upcoming newsletters for more information.
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Monday, October 27, 12 noon EST
What is a Death Doula?
Hosted by Kasey March, head doula of Doula Care for Dying, and Lindsey Warren, doula, sound healer, and Reiki healing arts level 2 practitioner of Journey with Compassion.
Join Kasey and Lindsey for an informative and heartfelt conversation exploring the role of a death doula, also known as an end of life doula. Kasey and Lindsey will share how death doulas provide emotional, spiritual, and practical support to individuals and families facing the end of life. This program will help demystify what a death doula does, why this work is becoming more widely recognized, and how compassionate, non-medical support can bring comfort, dignity, and peace during one of life’s most profound transitions.
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Wednesday, November 12, 7 PM EST
From Earth to Earth with Michelle Acciavatti of Vermont Forest Cemetery
Michelle is the founder of Vermont Forest Cemetery, where families and friends can bury their loved ones naturally, in a way that is mutually supportive with the growing things of the forest. She is a licensed funeral director, death doula, pregnancy loss guide, end of life specialist and a natural burial educator who works with people preparing for the end of life, designing funeral services, caring for their own dead, and exploring natural burial options. Michelle will share From Earth to Earth, her short film about natural burial, and lead a discussion. Questions are welcome and encouraged.
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Pre-registration for any Exit Matters session is required.
A meeting link will be sent to you upon registering.
At Patient Choices Vermont, every conversation we spark, every training we lead, every question we answer is like a stitch in a larger fabric. We are knitting together a community of people who are informed, compassionate, and ready to walk with others through life’s tough decisions and tender moments.
Your donations help weave strong, warm and resilient support for all Vermonters and those who seek graceful endings here.
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Or mail a check to:
Patient Choices Vermont
PO Box 671
Shelburne, VT 05482
PCV is a 501(c)(3) non-profit. Your contributions are tax-deductible.
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As always, we’re so grateful for your support and for being a part of this community.
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Amy Bruce, Executive Director
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