*Enrolling now for Term 4, 2024- Begins 17th of October!*

Learn to navigate life’s final act with Knowledge and Empowerment

 

Everybody dies, but there is a lot more to it than you think! Have you ever thought of what would happen when YOU die?

 

Join our unique and compassionate course designed to guide you through the often overlooked, yet crucial aspects of End-of-Life planning. This course will empower you to make informed decisions, ease the burden on yourself and your loved ones, and reclaim control over your own journey.

 

This course covers many important aspects of death and dying and aims to educate and answer burning questions in all areas:

-          The dying process

-          Understanding death and death anxiety

-          End of life care options

-          Funeral planning and body disposition options

-          Dying at home

-          DIY funerals

-          Cultural/Spiritual beliefs and impacts on your own views

-          Advanced Care Directives

-          Enduring Power of Attorney

-          Assisted dying in NZ

-          Wills

-          Talking to children about death

-          Grief

-          Coping with suicide

-          Creating a legacy to leave behind

-          Near-death experiences

-          A Field Trip through the inner workings of a local funeral home

 

Enjoy a relaxed and "death-positive" environment, fostering open discussion, self-reflection, and community support.

Embrace the opportunity to be sorted while having a nice cup of tea and some nibbles. 

 

*Trigger Warning*

Due to the sensitive subject matter covered, we acknowledge the importance of creating and maintaining a safe, confidential and supportive space for individuals from all walks of life. With subjects such as suicide, grief, sudden death, and the biological processes of death, please be aware these confronting topics may cause some discomfort.

 

This course ensures you have the knowledge to plan your journey on your own terms. Enroll now and embark on a journey to ensure your legacy and wishes are honored.

PLEASE NOTE - There will be NO class on 31st October 2024 due to FHS Senior Graduation.

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Tutors: Adrian Kelly

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This course is supported by the TEC (Tertiary Education Commission) to assist with literacy, numeracy and wellbeing needs of students. You must attend 80% of the class. At the same time we hope you will learn other useful and interesting skills and have a lot of fun learning with us.