Death Over Tea Workshop

INSPIRE Studio Workshop

TUESDAY JANUARY 27 & FRIDAY FEBRUARY 27 | 7:00-8:30 PM | INSPIRE STUDIO | AGES 18+ | FREE 

Stand-alone workshop discussion for adults 18+. No special experience required. 

Death Over Tea 

INSTRUCTOR: Christine Soza  

Death over Tea is a safe space to talk about death and dying. Organic conversations that allow people to begin to feel more comfortable with talking about death among one another, that in turn, can assist someone to navigate those difficult conversations with their loved ones. 

This is a judgment-free zone where curiosity is our guide. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to engage with others and deepen your understanding of life's final chapter. 

PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN:  

• Death over Tea is a safe space to talk about death and dying. Organic conversations that allow people to begin to feel more comfortable with talking about death among one another, that in turn, can assist someone to navigate those difficult conversations with their loved ones. 

TAKEAWAYS:  

• Participants will leave with a sense of community and support, knowing that they are not alone and perhaps with a little less fear around death. Helping to talk about this seemingly difficult conversation can help people to feel empowered and inspired. Speakers may provide handouts or digitals resources. 

MATERIALS TO BRING:

• Curiosity and an open mind & heart 

INSTRUCTOR BIO:

Christine Soza is an experienced nurse, Certified End-of-Life Doula and lead trainer for Doulagivers Institute, dedicated to transforming how individuals, caregivers, and communities approach the dying process. With a deep commitment to compassionate presence, she combines her clinical nursing expertise with holistic doula practices to support people physically, emotionally, and spiritually at the end of life. Through her work, Christine empowers both caregivers and doulas to hold space for those nearing death with calming strength and guidance as well as heartfelt care-ensuring that no one ever needs to navigate this journey alone. 

EXPERIENCE:  

• Over 30 years of Nursing experience including being an Oncology and Hospice Nurse  

• Certified End-of-Life Doula and Lead Trainer for Doulagivers Institute.  

• Volunteer for LEARN Idaho - providing valuable content for the End-of-life learning channel and provides several free educational opportunities to the community. Christine is also a volunteer for the Treasure Valley Honor Guard for honoring nurses in the community.  

Her passions are: Compassion, teaching, supporting rituals, mentoring, service, helping to find purpose and meaning, holding space, empowering, honoring the sacredness of death and life, legacy, listening deeply, honoring 

JANUARY'S SPEAKER: Suzanne B. O'Brien, RN - Endings That Matter: Conversations About a Good Life and a Good Death

Suzanne B. O’Brien, RN is the Founder & CEO of Doulagivers Institute. Her life's mission is to increase access to high quality end of life education and care for patients and families throughout the world. She has developed free resources and training for family caregivers and practitioners from her firsthand experience as a hospice and oncology nurse and palliative care professional at the bedsides of more than 1,000 end of life patients. 
 

Suzanne has been awarded “Worldwide Leader in Healthcare” by the International Nurses Association for creating Doulagivers Institute and was named Humanitarian Ambassador for Oprah Magazine in 2019 for her work to bring peace and comfort to those facing the end of life around the world. She is also a founding member of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization’s End of Life Doula Council and a founding member and Former VP of the National End of Life Doula Alliance. Suzanne is also the author of the International bestselling book "The Good Death": A guide supporting your loved ones through end of life.