Discussions and Events
Check the schedule for upcoming online discussions and in-person events.
Can’t make it to the live session? Once registered, you’ll receive a link to the recording.
All events are listed in PST
Online webinar discussions are free and open to anyone who wants to join.
Click on any of the scheduled conversations and events below to find out more and RSVP.
The Last Days of Life
A discussion on what to expect from a body close to dying. We'll cover physical symptoms those at the bedside might see; understanding why the symptoms are occurring can bring comfort instead of worry for all involved as well as give people guide-posts as they sit vigil.
Autonomy
Autonomy is often framed as independence, self-reliance, and control—but what does it mean when you're living with a chronic illness or navigating a period of vulnerability? This webinar explores autonomy not as isolation or self-sufficiency, but as a deeply human, relational experience shaped by interdependence, trust, and community.
Illness and Survivorship
A special conversation with Mettle Health community member on what it is to be a "survivor" or illness. Having a long remission, especially longer than anticipated, is a very tricky space to occupy mentally. You get a grim view of the future, but then time goes by and you’re still "well" one wonders "What should we think?"
Reconciliation and Forgiveness
Join Mettle Health counselors Heather Isaacs and Bridget Sumser for a discussion on reconciliation and forgiveness, as relates to end of life. We are human, and as such, we will have hard moments with other humans in our lives. Sometimes these are issues that can be discussed and resolved before the end of a life, and sometimes they are not. We’ll discuss both possibilities, along the idea of “closure” as relates to death and dying.
Understanding MAID and VSED
A discussion that covers the emotional and practical aspects of both MAID: medical aid-in-dying, and VSED: Voluntary Stopping Eating and Drinking. Both are choices that involve the whole care circle and understanding how the steps work logistically as well as play out in a body are important aspects to navigating these decisions.