I’m aware I haven’t blogged for quite a while.  Lots of reasons why not – when it comes to writing,… Read more

A recent survey commissioned by the Dying Matters Coalition (set up by the National Council of Palliative Care to promote… Read more

This series of workshops has been co-created by GP Dr Jo Withers. I ran a pop-up death cafe with Jo… Read more

My time in McLeod Ganj is already half way through. So far it’s been a mixture of what I expected… Read more

Of course, the dying need appropriate physical pain control. But they also have what might be termed soul needs—to feel… Read more

Nine people squeezed onto Mystic Moon – a record so far – in order to talk about death and dying…. Read more

Dr Matt Welsh is an American clinical psychologist providing psychotherapy to war veterans experiencing PTSD, substance abuse, anxiety and depression at… Read more

A menopausal friend called me this week to talk through something that had upset her. Well, ‘talk through’ isn’t quite… Read more

Envy consists in seeing things never in themselves, but only in their relations. If you desire glory, you may envy… Read more

Liz Rothschild is a life and death celebrant, writer and performer.  She started Westmill Woodland Burial Ground in 2000. It is located on a… Read more

End-of-life Experience Articles: Fenwick, P., & Brayne, S.End-of-life Experiences: Reaching out for compassion, communication and connection. Meaning of Deathbed Visions and… Read more

It’s count down to my big IVHQ (International Volunteer Headquarters) Indian/Vietnam adventure. In nine days I climb aboard my flight… Read more

In February 2020, Adam Cormack had a life altering stroke at the age of forty-three. This is his inspirational story… Read more

Last weekend I spent a delightful twenty-four hours with a group of Christian parapsychologists.  Yes, those belonging to the Churches’… Read more

Sue Brayne in conversation with psychotherapist and Positive Deep Adaptation facilitator Justine Corrie as part of the Living Consciously for… Read more

There are certain signs when illness or old age has tipped into a preparation for death. The dying may feel… Read more

Jamie Catto is the founder member of Faithless, the highly successful world music band. Jamie is also a life-challenging personal… Read more

Woman Commits Suicide to Avoid Old Age, was a front page Sunday Times headline.  Immediately I imagined some poor, pathetic, lonely old… Read more