A three-part learning experience on the science and mystery of end of life
The Michael Barbato Trilogy
Join Dr Michael Barbato and Helen Callanan for an intimate and thought-provoking series exploring awareness, connection, and care at the end of life.
This event has now concluded. Thank you to everyone who participated in the Michael Barbato Trilogy.
What you'll receive
Two pre-recorded conversations
Palliative care doctor and author Dr Michael Barbato and Helen Callanan, founder and lead educator at Preparing the Way, discuss awareness, deathbed visions, and compassionate end of life care.
A copy of Dr Barbato’s book
Caring for the Living and the Dying
Paperback from the first 500 registrants. PDF for all others.
Live Q&A online
Sunday, 25 May from 10 am to 12 pm AEST via Zoom
Dr Barbato will respond to pre-submitted questions curated and presented by Helen Callanan.
A recording will be available to all registrants.
About the presenters
Photograph of Michael Barbato by Tina FiveAsh for The Death Letter Project
Dr Michael Barbato
Dr Michael Barbato is a retired palliative care doctor. He has researched and published widely on the lived experience of those nearing death. He is a passionate promoter of death literacy and the creator and facilitator of a Midwifing Death course, now being taught at Nowra TAFE.
Photograph of Michael Barbato by Tina FiveAsh for The Death Letter Project
Helen Callanan
Helen Callanan is a practising end of life doula and the Founder, Managing Director and Lead Educator of Preparing the Way. With more than 30 years of experience working with the very ill and dying, Helen has deep insight into health and healing.
Who this is for
This event is for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of end of life, including:
Anyone interested in exploring end of life
Health and palliative care professionals
Aged care workers
Spiritual care practitioners
End of life doulas
Past event pricing
General: $110, including GST
Concession: $77, including GST
A portion of proceeds supports scholarships for future end of life doulas through Preparing the Way.
Explore our pre-recorded conversations
DISCOVER OUR FEATURED BOOK
Caring for the living and dying
Participants of our event will receive a copy of Caring for the living and dying. This book explores the extraordinary experience of caring for a loved-one who is dying, detailing the physical, mental and emotional issues associated with everyday and long-term care. Through his own personal and professional experience Michael Barbato explores death and dying in a sensitive and insightful way and offers practical suggestions on many of the issues carers are likely to confront.
This is a book that deserves fanfare and promotion… it is beautifully written with a strong thread of sincerity through it that can only be drawn from years of experience of dealing with people at the ends of their lives. -NSW Society of Palliative Medicine