The Olean Meditation Center will host a three-part Fall Seminar Series exploring themes of dying, grief, and hospice care as part of its Death Symposium. The events, featuring nationally recognized speakers and local experts, will be held this fall at the Olean Meditation Center, 2275 Dugan Road, Olean.
Titled “Being with Dying: Navigating the End of Life with Grace and Dignity,” the series is designed to encourage open dialogue about death while offering pathways for meaning, connection, and peace. Each evening program begins at 6:30 p.m. and is free to attend, with donations gratefully accepted.
•Monday, September 29 — Validating End-of-Life Dreams and Visions with Dr. Christopher Kerr, CEO & Chief Medical Officer of Hospice & Palliative Care Buffalo, and author of Death Is But a Dream: Finding Hope and Meaning at Life’s End.
•Thursday, October 9 — From Grief to Grace: A Death Doula’s Story with Jennifer Sanfilippo, grief counselor, death doula, and author of Our Last Walk Home: Love, Cancer, and the Agony of Letting Go.
•Thursday, October 30 — The Mission of Hospice with Dr. Gilbert Witte, Medical Director, HomeCare & Hospice of Allegany, and Spiritual Care Collaboration for Advanced Care Planning with Dr. Sushama Thandla, Clinical Assistant Professor, Jacobs School of Medicine at UB.
“Conversations around death and dying are never easy, but they are so important,” said Dr. Celine Daly, President and Director of Programs at Olean Meditation Center. “This symposium creates a safe space for learning and discussion, giving professionals and community members alike the tools to approach these topics with compassion, confidence, and understanding.”
The Fall Seminar Series underscores the Olean Meditation Center’s commitment to providing a non-sectarian sanctuary where individuals can explore life’s deepest questions and nourish the interconnected development of mind, body, and spirit. Advance registration is encouraged at www.oleanmeditation.org.
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