About this Event
Join us on Tuesday, May 7 for our 13th annual Thresholds Conference: Graceful Endings. We are excited to welcome two keynote speakers, author and death doula Alua Arthur and hospice nurse and author Hadley Vlahos, to focus on grief, family, and caregiver support. We look forward to fostering a supportive environment where attendees can take part in meaningful conversations and gain useful tools as we collectively navigate grief and caregiving.
Both keynote speakers will be joining us in person. During our lunch break, Alua Arthur will be signing copies of her book, “Briefly Perfectly Human: Making an Authentic Life by Getting Real About the End” and Hadley Vlahos will be signing copies of her book “The In-Between: Unforgettable Encounters During Life’s Final Moments.” Both books will be available to purchase at the in-person event.
This is a hybrid event and can be attended in person at Hannaford Hall in Portland or virtually from your computer. You are currently on the in-person registration page.
About Alua Arthur:
Alua Arthur is a death doula, recovering attorney, and the founder of Going with Grace, a death doula training and end-of-life planning organization that exists to support people as they answer the question, “What must I do to be at peace with myself so that I may live presently and die gracefully?” Going with Grace works to improve and redefine the end-of-life experience for people rooted in every community using the individual lived experience as the foundation.
About Hadley Vlahos
Hadley Vlahos has worked as an at-home hospice nurse for nearly 10 decades. Hadley started documenting her experince as a hospice nurse and stories of her patients on TikTok and now reaches over 1.5 million followers (June 2023) as “Nurse Hadley.” In her memoir The In-Between: Unforgettable Encounters During Life’s Final Moments, Hadley shares news stories of the most impactful experiences she has ahd with her patients.
Thresholds Conference
Thresholds is an annual educational conference presented by Hospice of Southern Maine that brings together members of the public, caregivers, healthcare professionals, business leaders, faith leaders, and individuals from all walks of life to engage in meaningful conversations about end-of-life issues.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Hannaford Hall, 88 Bedford Street, Portland, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 35.00