Wednesday Webinars

Free Wednesday Webinars

One hour to explore an end-of-life topic/question that matters

Some of the most important questions about grief, caregiving, dying and death are also the questions people have the fewest places to ask.

The CSPE Wednesday Webinars offer a free and accessible place to begin.

Each live online session explores one question drawn from the experiences people commonly encounter around serious illness, end-of-life care, loss and family life.

Wednesdays
12:00–1:00 PM Mountain Time
Live online
Free

Fall 2026 webinar schedule

September 30

What If Part of Me Just Wants This to Be Over?

Caregiving and anticipatory grief can bring exhaustion, love, worry, resentment, tenderness and the wish for an unbearable situation to end.

This webinar explores what may be underneath the thought, “I just want this to be over,” and why having that thought does not define the depth of someone’s love or care.

We will consider caregiver exhaustion, emotional capacity, anticipatory grief and the relief that can accompany an ending after a long period of suffering or uncertainty.

Wednesday, September 30
12:00–1:00 PM Mountain Time
Live online and free

October 14

They’ve Stopped Eating. Now What?

Changes in eating and drinking can be among the most distressing experiences for families when someone is seriously ill or approaching death.

Food represents care, nourishment, relationship, culture and hope. When a person begins eating less, families may feel frightened, helpless or unsure about how to respond.

This webinar offers an introductory understanding of why eating may change near the end of life, the emotional meaning families attach to food and questions to bring to the healthcare team.

Wednesday, October 14
12:00–1:00 PM Mountain Time
Live online and free

October 28

Do I Have to Be There When They Die?

People often carry strong expectations about being present at the exact moment someone dies.

Some desperately hope to be there. Others feel frightened or uncertain. A person may leave the room briefly and return to discover that the death occurred while they were gone.

This webinar explores presence, absence, timing, guilt and the many ways people accompany someone near the end of life.

Being present across a relationship can hold meaning far beyond one final moment.

Wednesday, October 28
12:00–1:00 PM Mountain Time
Live online and free

November 11

Do I Have to Forgive Someone Because They’re Dying?

Approaching death can bring pressure to reconcile, forgive, visit or set aside the history of a difficult relationship.

This webinar explores what forgiveness can mean, how it differs from reconciliation and why care, dignity and personal boundaries can coexist.

Participants will be invited to consider how an honest response may take shape without requiring a particular emotional outcome.

Wednesday, November 11
12:00–1:00 PM Mountain Time
Live online and free

What to expect

Each Wednesday Webinar includes:

Clear and accessible teaching

A thoughtful exploration of the week’s question

Language for understanding common human responses

Practical reflections participants can carry into their lives

Time for general questions

Participants may listen quietly or join the conversation. Personal sharing is always a choice.

Who may attend?

The webinars are open to everyone.

They may be especially meaningful for:

Individuals and families living with serious illness

Caregivers

People anticipating or grieving a death

Friends supporting someone through a difficult time

Hospice and community volunteers

End-of-life doulas

Healthcare and helping professionals

Anyone seeking a more open and human conversation about dying, death and grief 

Webinar replays

Registered participants will receive access to a limited-time replay following each webinar.

The replay will remain available for seven days after the live session.

Register even if you are uncertain whether you can attend live. Your registration ensures that you receive the webinar access information and replay notice.

Educational scope

The Wednesday Webinars provide general education within CSPE’s non-medical scope.

They offer understanding, language and reflection while leaving individual medical questions with qualified healthcare providers.

Come as You Are

You do not need professional experience or the right words. You may be preparing for something, living through it now, supporting someone you love, or simply wanting to understand more before these moments arrive.

Wednesday Webinars are a place to listen, reflect, and enter conversations that can be difficult to find elsewhere.

Choose the conversation that speaks to you. We would be glad to have you with us.