Friday, September 5

The Omega course

Learn new skills to get good at living well and supporting others. Five afternoons to revolutionise your skillset.

By Chantal Meystre

Date and time

September 5 · 1pm - October 3 · 4pm GMT+1

Location

Darlaston House

4 School Road Bulkington CV12 9JB United Kingdom

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

Agenda

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Friday 5th September. Addressing Mortality

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Friday 12th September. Living well

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Friday 19th September. Practicalities and Planning

1:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Friday September 26th. Listening skills for Communication

Longer session: Bring a snack to have during the breaks

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Friday October 3rd. Supporting people in bereavement

Certificates given at the end

About this event

Event lasts 28 days 3 hours

We are looking forward to welcome people to our interactive course. We enable discussion of a taboo subject in a non-threatening style with a safe atmosphere and look forward to meeting you.

Directions and parking

The course will be held in the Volunteer Friends Unit - Darlaston House with limited private parking and road parking by the library, shops and Community Centre. Bus routes stop nearby and the shops are over the road.

Arrive by 12.45 to be welcomed with refreshments. Coffee, tea and biscuits are provided but for the longer session you may wish to bring a snack or buy one at the local cafe over the road.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Omega course religious?

No The Omega Course is not religious. It is for people of all faiths and none to peruse living consciously, caring for others and preparation for later life for ourselves.

Is talking about death and loss morbid and depressing?

Although death can be sad, being prepared for it is amazingly comforting and helps us to talk to others we love. Surprisingly we have a lot of fun and laughter on the course. It is particularly valued for the social interaction and enriching for living well.

Are the facilitators qualified?

Both facilitators on each course are qualified and experienced in either palliative care, counselling or both. This is important so people feel safe and can freely ask questions and trust the answers.

How much does the course cost?

It costs about £500 to run each course but we have a National Lottery Grant to cover the basic costs of the courses for 2025. Donations are always very welcome and help us improve our equipment and delivery.

Organized by

Chantal Meystre

The Omega Course is a vibrant introduction to skills enhancement, setting people free from the tongue-tie and fear of talking to and helping others. Becoming confident in discussion and assisting others in illness, distress and bereavement is a powerful, liberating force that brings contentment and peace. We aim to train the healthy people in our town to develop a compassionate community. In learning about death, dying and bereavement to aid others it is quite remarkable how attendees resolve thier fear discussing death, as well as the fear of death itslef.