In this episode we meet Rebecca Crichton, the executive director of Northwest Center for Creative Aging. We discuss her work in the field of creative aging and grief counseling. She shares personal experiences with death and highlights the importance of having conversations about death and end-of-life choices. Rebecca emphasizes the value of resilience and positive psychology in the grieving process. She also talks about the significance of legacy letters and the need for open discussions about death and dying. Rebecca encourages listeners to embrace the gift of each day and find purpose in their lives.
Rebecca is the Executive Director of Northwest Center for Creative Aging
(NWCCA) and brings wisdom and purpose to her work with the aging community. She retired from a 21 year career at Boeing as a writer, curriculum designer and
leadership development coach. Her Encore Career uses her knowledge and
experience to offer programs and resources related to Creative Aging in the Seattle area. NWCCA collaborates monthly with Seattle’s Town Hall.
Rebecca facilitates Wisdom Cafes for the King County Library System and writes a regular column for Third Act Magazine.
Trained as a Hospice Volunteer, Rebecca continues to teach and facilitate Grief and Resilience support groups for several organizations. Rebecca has master’s degrees in child development and organizational development and is a Certified Coach.
Resources we discussed:
Northwest Center for Creative Aging
Food and Finality
Death over Dinner
3 Secrets of Reslilient People - TedTalk by Lucy Hone
Resilient Grieving - Book by Lucy Hone
Martin Seligman - Positive Psychology Center
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