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It takes a village to support one another on our journey to wellness as well as supporting one another when we take our final journey at the end of life. We often feel powerless on our health journey when we become ill, there is power when we ask for help and our community is here to support you.
“The purpose of Life is a Life of Purpose”
– Robert Byrne
The Death Deck
Meaningful conversations start here.
The Death Deck, End-of-Life Deck, and Dementia Deck are thoughtfully designed tools that help individuals and families begin important conversations about end-of-life preferences. These guided prompts create space for clarity, connection, and peace of mind long before those moments arrive.
Created by Lisa Pahl, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Hospice and Palliative Social Worker, these decks are grounded in years of experience supporting individuals and families through illness, dying, and grief. Her work is centered on helping people approach these conversations with courage, compassion, and understanding.
Whether used with loved ones, in group settings, or for personal reflection, these cards gently guide discussions that can feel difficult to start, but are deeply meaningful to have.
When we talk about what matters most, we create space for more intentional living, deeper connection, and a more peaceful end-of-life experience.
Christine is proud to be a volunteer and contributor to the End-of-Life Learning Channel including “Rest Assured” with Alsips & Persons Funeral Chapel/Hillcrest Memorial Gardens and “Basics with Barbara” a monthly series with hospice pioneer Barbara Karnes.
December 26, 2024
We are thrilled to announce that A Wind Phone was recently introduced to the Treasure Valley in collaboration with a local girl scout, Katie Beaton, Alsip & Persons Funeral Chapel and True North Awakening. Watch the news interview to learn more about how the Wind Phone can offer a place of healing and comfort after a loss.
Click on link to watch the interview below.
Mesothelioma Hopes
Mesothelioma develops in the thin layer of tissue lining certain parts of the body. It forms after a person has been exposed to asbestos, a harmful mineral that was used in construction and hundreds of other industries for most of the 20th century.
This cancer develops very slowly. People may go years or even decades after asbestos exposure without knowing anything is wrong. Many patients first visit their doctor when they start experiencing symptoms like chest pain, trouble breathing, or stomach discomfort.
For more information: https://www.mesotheliomahope.com/mesothelioma/