The Omega course

The Omega course

By Chantal Meystre

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

Date and time

Location

Earlsdon Park Retirement Village

Albany Road Coventry CV5 6JQ United Kingdom

Agenda

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Wednesday 29th October. Addressing Mortality

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Wednesday 5th November. Living well

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Wednesday 12th November. Practicalities and Planning

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Wednesday 19th November. Listening skills for Communication

Longer session: Bring a snack to have during the breaks

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Wednesday 26th November. Supporting people in bereavement

Certificates given at the end

Good to know

Highlights

  • 28 days, 3 hours
  • In person

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

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 Sky Lounge, Earlsdon Park Retirement Village with communal parking. Bus routes stop nearby and the shops are over the road.

Arrive by 9.45 to be welcomed with refreshments. Coffee, tea and biscuits are provided but for the longer session you may wish to bring a snack.

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.

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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.

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