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National Summer Arts & Culture Series: Kim's Conversation #1 July 29, 2024 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM PT Online This is the first of our Live National Summer Arts & Culture Series. This webinar will be an intimate conversation with Compassion & Choices CEO, Kim Callinan and Filmmaker Serene Meshel-Dillman about her 2024 documentary “Take Me Out Feet First”.

Illinois Planning for Action Webinar Series August 1, 2024 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM CT Online Join us for our first Planning for Action webinar in Illinois with Assistant Senate Majority Leader Linda Holmes (D-Aurora), and Compassion & Choices Action Network?s Chief Advocacy Officer Charmaine Manansala! We?ll outline the next steps in the legislative process for SB 3499, review how medical aid in dying works in authorized states, and discuss why this compassionate legislation is so critical for terminally ill Illinoisans.

Colorado End-of-Life Options Act Improvements August 6, 2024 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM MT Online - Zoom Link to be Emailed Learn more about S.68, the bill to improve the Colorado End-of-Life Options Act that will become law on August 7. These improvements make it easier for eligible patients to access medical aid in dying without losing  protections for vulnerable populations. We want to make sure you have all the information you need to understand the improvements to the law and how to access it.

Iowa Annual Meeting: Stay Strong and Carry On! August 10, 2024 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM CT Join Compassion and Choices Iowa for our annual meeting - our theme is Stay Strong and Carry On! At this event, you’ll get an update on the work being done in Iowa, learn ways to continue to grow our movement from our keynote speaker, hear from our bill sponsor, and learn how to get involved. We’ll also have a trivia game with the chance to win prizes!

Train the Advocate 109: Navigating Ambiguous Loss and the Myth of Closure with Dr. Pauline Boss August 12, 2024 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET Online - Zoom Link to be Emailed In recognition of National Day of Grief Awareness later this month, we invite you to an insightful webinar with Dr. Pauline Boss, renowned for her groundbreaking work on ambiguous loss, and as a family therapist for over 40 years. This webinar will delve into the complexities of experiencing loss that lacks clarity and finality such as loved ones gone missing physically (kidnapped) or psychologically (dementia) with no certainty of life or death. There is loss of emotional connection despite physical presence or a loss of physical presence despite an emotional connection. Dr. Boss will also challenge the conventional notion of "closure," clarifying what is needed instead, and offering guidance and coping strategies for building resilience. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how to navigate these unique but frequent types of loss and grief.

Madison County Fair in Twin Bridges August 14, 2024 10:00 AM - August 19, 2024 5:00 PM MT Madison County Fair in Twin Bridges, 2 Fairgrounds Loop, Twin Bridges, MT 59754 You're invited to volunteer to staff a Compassion & Choices Action Network table and share resources about end-of-life care options at the Madison County Fair in Twin Bridges August 14th through August 18th. Your presence at Madison County Fair is a great way to build the movement.

Colorado End-of-Life Options Act Improvements September 17, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM MT Online - Zoom Link to be Emailed Learn more about S.68, the bill to improve the Colorado End-of-Life Options Act that will become law on August 7. These improvements make it easier for eligible patients to access medical aid in dying without losing protections for vulnerable populations. We want to make sure you have all the information you need to understand the improvements to the law and how to access it.

Train the Advocate 104: Advance Care Planning September 25, 2024 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM ET Online - Zoom Link to be Emailed 93% of adults feel it is important to have an advance directive, however, only 37% of adults have completed one and only 12% have shared it with their doctor. In this training, you will learn evidenced-based impacts of advance care planning and the importance of documenting your wishes, having conversations with your loved ones, and your healthcare provider. You will also be provided with resources and information to help you feel empowered to chart your end of life for an experience that matches your values, priorities, and beliefs.