$215

A guided entry into the practice of ancestor veneration, Living with the Dead is a two hour workshop that will help you identify your personal “death mythology” and craft an accessible personal practice that grounds your daily life in a connection to your history. Together we will identify who your ancestors are, including genetic ancestors, familial ancestors, affinity ancestors, and ancestors of place. You will learn how to “meet” your ancestors (whether you believe they persist literally or provide a beneficial metaphor), how to connect their lived experiences to your own, and how to maintain a realistic practice that actually fits into your daily life.

This workshop can be helpful for processing grief or facing death anxiety. This workshop is not a séance, nor is it intended to replace any existing cultural practices you may have. You will come away with a personalized structure for your ancestor veneration practice, a list of ancestors to include in your practice, and a clear pathway for connecting with them.

Your privacy is of utmost importance to me. I do not require access to any private information to complete this process if you desire. Doulas are not bound to do so, but I operate in compliance with HIPAA.