end of life education

diealogue gatherings, end of life education, planning and doula services

DiEAlogue Gatherings

June 14, 2025 gathering

The next in-person Diealogue gathering is Saturday, June 14, 2025 from 12:00-2:00 p.m. in NE Albuquerque at Altura Park, weather permitting.

Potluck and conversation.

Contact me for the address and to RSVP.

Bring your curiosity and openness. For the park, bring a blanket or chair.

Our community support prong offers open and courageous conversations about death and dying through Diealogue gatherings (in-person and virtual), field trips, a Facebook Group and more. The death café modeled in-person gatherings are offered:

  • Free and in an accessible, respectful and confidential space.

  • With no intention of leading people to any conclusion, product or course of action.

  • Alongside snacks and drinks!

Diealogue meets February, April, June, August, October and December in-person on the 3rd or 4th Saturdays at locations around the Albuquerque area. Field trips happen occasionally. If you have an idea for one let me know!

May 5, 2025 DEath cafe

Online (Diealogue) Death Café
Every first Monday of the month
on Zoom at 6:00-7:15 PM MT.

Registion coming one week prior to the event.

Moving Diealogue

Somatic Playshops @ Sway

offered Monday, June 2nd and August 4th
from 10:00-11:15 a.m.

as well as

Wednesday, October 8th and 22nd
from 6:15-7:30 p.m.

Moving Diealogue blends my movement classes with death, dying and grief explorations. Expect movement, writing, voice, creativity, discussion and play.

“To live in this world you must be able to do three things. To love what is mortal, to hold it against your bones knowing your life depends on it, and when the time comes, to let it go. Let it go.”
— Mary Oliver

End of life
Planning & Doula Services

Each of us has a ripple effect on the world during our lives – and beyond – and end of life (EOL) planning can be the ultimate gift to yourself and others.

A thoughtfully crafted EOL plan allows integration and implement of your purpose and values, eliminates unnecessary burdens and creates space for grief and mourning to those still living.

Contact me for Workshop Facilitation information for help getting your “affairs in order”. I can help you put your EOL plan together with care and attention to your values, needs and desires.

Death doula services may include support and companioning for families and their dying loved one. Components of Death Caring may include:

  • in-home transition care

  • ritual and ceremony crafting

  • in-home funeral planning

  • sitting vigil

  • education on what dying looks like

  • compassionate touch (I am a licensed massage therapist)

Explore the Offerings

  • Courageous Community Conversations

    Diealogue* is a free in-person death café-style experience where curious people come together for courageous conversation about death and dying. These gatherings provide an open and safe space to talk about this often difficult topic. They are group directed discussions with no agenda, objective or specific theme.

    The objective is to increase awareness of death and dying with a view to helping people make the most of their finite lives.

    Diealogue Gathering
    Usually the 3rd Saturday (Feb, Apr, June, Aug, Oct and Dec)
    from 12:00-2:00 PM at roving locations.

    Online (Diealogue) Death Café
    Every first Monday of the month
    on Zoom at 6:00-7:15 PM MT.

    *At a Diealogue/Death Café, people gather to discuss death. ​I​t offers everyone a chance to share ideas, opinions, and questions about death in a supportive and safe environment​ with no ​set agenda, no teachers, books or films​; this is a discussion group, not a grief support or counseling session. ​This is also not an opportunity to sell goods nor services​ rather ​a​ place to consider ideas​ – your own and others​ – and an opportunity to share things you may not have ​the occasion to share​. It's a time to deeply listen to others as they share their experiences about death, dying, loss and grief.​ Participation is free, but registration is required.

  • Moving Diealogue brings together my movement classes with an exploration of death, dying and grief. This 75 min. somatic playshop provides the space for us to explore feelings around death and dying, grief and more and includes exercises to distill the experience. Expect movement, writing, voice, creativity, discussion and play.

    These playshops are offered on
    April 9th and April 23rd
    from 6:15-7:30pm at Studio Sway. $15.00 drop-in or class card
    (Sliding scale always available.)

  • Coming Soon.

  • On hold for the time being. Contact local Death Doula Professionals at https://deathdoulaprofessionals.com/ or the NM Death Doula Collective https://deathdoulas.com/new-mexico for more information.

  • The Center for Hope and Healing