Talking About Death & Dying

Many people avoid talking about death until it becomes urgent. This can leave us feeling unprepared and overwhelmed. By not addressing these difficult topics, we miss the chance to get ready—for our emotions, spiritual needs, and practical matters. Talking with others can help us:

  • Understand our beliefs, fears, and wishes about death. We'll try a simple exercise to uncover things we might not consider.

  • Make informed choices about healthcare and end-of-life preferences, including who should advocate for us.

  • Start important conversations with family, friends, and legal representatives to ensure our wishes are honored later.

  • Discover various resources, including a guide to gather the practical information our loved ones will need.

Jo Anne Smith

I have been helping people explore personal and public presence for more than 30 years, in settings as varied as non-profits, meditation centers, Silicon Valley and San Quentin, frequently collaborating with Evangeline Welch, my partner at Intuitive Leaps Creative.

Websites: I bring extensive expertise and experience developing, designing and maintaining websites and am a Squarespace Circle Member. After years consulting for nonprofits and small businesses, these days, I specialize in creating a comfortable design and development process for sole proprietors, including authors, artists, therapists, coaches, and more.

Editing and design: I freelanced for McGraw-Hill Publishing for many years, and now provide website content development services and editing, for my target clients.

Storytelling: I bring my experience as an accomplished storyteller to help clients tell their brand stories online. A speaker and Certified Speaking Circle Facilitator, I have led public speaking and personal storytelling workshops, and produced and directed storytelling showcases, seminars and other events.

Media: I spent five years as associate producer on award-winning educational videos and multimedia. My projects included co-producing a documentary on the theme of women reclaiming their voices.

Other: My professional experience also includes serving as the Executive Director of Speaking Circles International, grief and suicide prevention counseling, bereavement support group facilitation, and teaching meditation.

I work in Northern California and the ethers of the Internet.

https://intuitiveleaps.com
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