Workshops

Hosted by the Empowered Endings Foundation, in partnership with The Elizabeth Hospice, come join us for a series of three 2-hour workshops to transform grief into hope and resilience. The workshops will be led by Lori Krause, a grief specialist, and Laing Rikkers, author of the award-winning book Morning Leaves: Reflections on Loss, Grief, and Connection. We will explore the power of nature, art, and connection in the healing process by listening to and writing poetry, creating our own journals, doing crafts, and engaging in group discussions. We hope you can join us for this beautiful and refreshing series of workshops.

To sign up please RSVP at Foundation@EmpoweredEndings.org.

Presented by Elisabeth & Sherri Mack, nurse educators and integrative care advocates will share the science behind using cannabis therapeutically at end of life, along with personal stories and clinical insights. Learn how cannabis supports pain management, appetite, breath, energy, and emotional well-being—while also enhancing lucidity and fostering connection between patients and loved ones.

You’ll Discover:

• Why cannabis can offer relief when opioids and other pharmaceuticals fall short
• How THC, CBD, minor cannabinoids, and terpenes interact with the body’s endocannabinoid system (ECS)
• How cannabis may help manage pain, anxiety, sleep, nausea, breathlessness, and spiritual distress
• When and how to introduce cannabis during palliative transitions
• Safe use of cannabis, shopping, and initial dosing strategies
• How to advocate for holistic, conscious care at the end of life

Presented by Elisabeth & Sherri Mack, nurse educators and integrative care advocates, this session will explore the science, history, and healing potential of psychedelics in palliative and hospice care. We’ll discuss how these powerful plant and compound allies may support terminal patients in achieving emotional resolution, spiritual insight, and a peaceful transition.

You’ll Learn:

• An overview on the therapeutic use of psychedelics
• An overview on the many types of psychedelics and their mechanism of action
• What landmark clinical studies at Johns Hopkins, NYU, and Imperial College London reveal about psilocybin’s impact on terminal patients
• How guided psychedelic experiences can foster connection, acceptance, and presence at the end of life
• The current ethical and legal landscape for psychedelic therapy
• Where research, advocacy, and access are headed next

This isn’t about tripping—it’s about processing emotion around the death and dying experience and transforming how we meet the final stages of life.