Open Thanatology Talks! | Podcast on Spotify
A few words about it – is this about right do you think?
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There is growing attention to ‘decolonising’ bereavement, along with increasing recognition of the potentially unmet needs of racially minoritised people for ‘support’ after a death in the UK, notably within existing ‘bereavement services’ which are very predominantly white-led.
In addressing these issues, is the response adequately framed through a commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, or do those terms lead to Endless Distraction and Inaction (Ahsan)? Is a focus on ‘decolonising’ ‘death and its continuing aftermath in the lives of the living’ more appropriate?
But what are the tensions that arise in regard to this controversial language of ‘decolonisation’ in practice?
This podcast (hosted and produced by Open Thanatology at The Open University) sought to offer an open, productive and honest exploration of these topics, with input from people engaging directly on these issues in practice, including:
Chair
- Janet Wildman: Volunteer/supporter of community action around social injustice, who chaired the discussion
Discussant
- Samira Ben Omar: A community organiser with over 25 years’ experience of working in the public, community and voluntary sector
Panel Members
- Hady Kamar: An integrative intercultural psychotherapist working in private practice and with the NHS Grenfell Health and Wellbeing Service as a Senior Therapist
- Chukumeka Maxwell: A social entrepreneur; registered community social worker (UK); Mentor; Founder / Co-Director at Consulting & Solutions Ltd; Founder/Advisor and CEO at Goodwill in Action To Prevent Suicide CIO
- Jacqui Stedmon: Emerita Professor at the University of Plymouth, co-founder, trustee and clinical volunteer at the children’s bereavement support service, Jeremiah’s Journey based in Plymouth
Host
- Jane McCarthy: Honorary Associate at The Open University, and initiator of Existential Dis/Connections A previous podcast featuring a related seminar presentation by Jane can be found here.