Is it possible to make dying livable? Crossroads Hospice Society and Fraser Health say yes. The two are partnering to present an innovative six-session workshop called Making Dying Livable, featuring best-selling author Dr. John Izzo. Developed and conducted by Fraser Health Tri-Cities Hospice Palliative Care and Crossroads Hospice Society, the workshop series explores the legal, medical, emotional, social, and spiritual issues that face patients, caregivers, family members, loved ones and friends. Woven through each session are highlights from Dr. Izzo's book - "The Five Secrets You Must Discover Before You Die." If people, when faced with their own mortality, do not have their affairs in order, their energy is wasted on emotions such as worry and regrets. This workshop will help participants connect to their emotions so they can learn how to avoid regrets, speak honestly, and raise their relationships to a whole new and healthier level. The workshop will cover topics such as loss and grief, personal reflections from three families (who will share their experiences on living with dying), the medical picture and how to prepare for death, including estate planning, funeral planning. As well, there will be an introduction to the Crossroads Inlet Centre Hospice with an overview of program and services available. The workshop series will conclude with a one-hour presentation from Dr. Izzo and each participant will receive a copy of his international best seller. The sessios costs $50, non refundable, for all six sessions. To register, call Laurie at 604-777-7398. Make checks payable to Fraser Health Authority. Registration is limited to 25 attendees; for those 19 and over. The program runs six consecutive Tuesday evenings from 7 9 p.m., April 5 to May 10 at the Centre for Health & Community Partnerships, Douglas College - David Lam Campus, Room 1928, 1240 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam.
