This series of workshops with certified end-of-life doula, Shay Springer, is designed to guide you toward a peaceful and meaningful end-of-life journey for yourself and your loved ones. Held in the Library of the Levy Senior Center, each workshop builds on the last, forming a cohesive four-part series.  

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Level 1 Session, held biweekly on Tuesdays May 6 – June 17, is for new participants.

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Level 2 Session, held biweekly on Wednesdays May 7 – June 18, is specifically for participants who have completed Level 1 (Levy Longevity: End of Life from Fall 2024)

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*See below for specific dates, times and workshop topics. 

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Space is limited, and will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, with priority given to Levy Senior Center members.

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Level 1 Journey's End Workshops for New Participants

Tuesdays - 5/6, 5/20, 6/3 & 6/17

4 - 5:30 pm in the Levy Senior Center Library

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5/6 | Embracing Mortality:

This lecture invites us to confront and accept our own mortality with compassion and awareness. By embracing death as a natural part of life, we begin to live more fully, authentically, and without fear. Explore powerful insights into the nature of mortality, the fears that often surround death, and effective communication strategies for discussing the end of life with grace and understanding.

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5/20 | The Longest Goodbye (The Dying Process): 

A heartfelt exploration of anticipatory grief and the emotional journey of slowly losing a loved one. This workshop offers guidance on how to hold sacred space during prolonged farewells, honor the unfolding process of dying, and find meaning amid uncertainty, transition, and change.

 

6/3 | Grief: 

Embark on a healing journey through grief, offering understanding, support, and compassionate end-of-life care for yourself and your loved ones. This workshop provides tools to navigate loss with emotional awareness, spiritual insight, and grace — ensuring a peaceful transition for all involved.

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6/17 | Death and Economics: 

This workshop examines the financial side of death — from end-of-life care to funerals and legacy planning. We’ll explore how economic realities impact decision-making, grief, and access to a dignified passing.

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Level 2 Journey's End Workshops for Alumni

Wednesdays - 5/7, 5/21, 6/4 & 6/18

4 - 5:30 pm in the Levy Senior Center Library

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5/7 | Recap and Soul Contracts: 

This workshop offers a reflective recap of previous lessons, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of Soul Contracts — sacred agreements made before birth that guide our life path, relationships, and spiritual growth.

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5/21 | Soul Contracts:

Dive into the concept of Soul Contracts and how these spiritual agreements shape our human experience. We’ll explore their purpose, how to recognize them, and the role they play in healing, lessons, and life transitions.

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6/4 | Spirituality, Mysticism, and Death:

This workshop examines death through the lenses of spirituality and mysticism. We’ll discuss the soul's journey, the mystery of what lies beyond, and how spiritual practices can help us approach death with peace, understanding, and grace.

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6/18 | Bardo, Obituaries, and Eulogies:

Explore the transitional space known as the Bardo in Tibetan Buddhism, along with the cultural and emotional significance of obituaries and eulogies. This workshop highlights how we honor the dead, process grief, and create sacred closure.

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About the presenter:​

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Shay Springer's greatest passion is guiding individuals through a profound journey of holistic rejuvenation and healing as they approach the end of life. With expertise as a spiritualist, she goes beyond traditional boundaries to offer education, coaching, training, and holistic well-being for the mind, body, and spirit, contributing to spiritual growth and development.