About this Event
Who speaks for you if you can’t speak for yourself?
Many people say, “I don’t want to live that way.” Few write down what “that way” means. This free 90-minute workshop helps you change that.
You’ll learn what a basic advance directive covers and how to fill out the free California form. You’ll also learn how to sign it so it’s legal. You’ll leave with a take-home workbook and a script for asking someone to be your health care agent.
What you’ll learn
- What a basic advance directive covers
- How to choose your health care agent, and how to ask them
- Treatment choices to talk through: CPR, breathing machines, feeding tubes, and more
- Palliative care, hospice, and comfort care
- How a death doula supports you and your family
- How to complete and sign the free California form
Who should attend
Seniors, caregivers, and all adults 18 and older. No prior planning needed.
Your presenters
Nicole Soares, RScP is the founder of EcoLove Transitions and co-leader of Soulful Sages. She is an End-of-Life Strategist, Advance Care Planning Guide, Certified Death Doula, and Licensed California Funeral Director (FD# 5082).
Dr. Mark Kalina, MD is an end-of-life physician in San Diego.
Trishia Fuller is a death doula, artist, and Advance Care Planning Guide.
Agenda
- 10:00 Welcome and introductions
- 10:10 The basic advance directive
- 10:30 Choosing your health care agent
- 10:50 Treatment choices and comfort care
- 11:10 Doula emotional and spiritual care
- 11:20 Next steps and questions
What to bring
A pen. Bring the names of one to three people you might ask to be your agent.
After the workshop
Want help completing your directive? Book EcoLove Basic+, a 45-minute guided session with Nicole or Trishia for $200. You’ll finish your form, ready to sign. It includes a dementia values and priorities tool.
Part of the Soulful Sages Intentional Living and Conscious Dying Series. Hosted by EcoLove Transitions at Seaside Center for Spiritual Living.
Questions? [email protected] · 858-815-1818
WHEN
Every 3rd Tuesday of the month
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
🕰️ Date & Time
Tuesday, November 17th, 2026
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
📍 Location
Seaside Center for Spiritual Living
1613 Lake Drive
Encinitas, CA 92024
🌀 Participation
All participation is optional.
Hosted by
🌼 Soulful Sages – A conscious community group committed to intentionally living conscious dying
Co-Leaders: Nicole Soares — EcoLove Transitions & Elaine Bryan- Body and Soul Nourishments
Holding consciousness: Seaside Practitioner Deb Sadler- Thought Leader and Author
If you have any questions or suggestions, please reach out:
📧 | 📞 858-815-1818
Event venue & nearby stays
Seaside Center for Spiritual Living, 1613 Lake Drive, Encinitas, United States
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