Dying for Beginners: An Interview with Kathryn Mannix

About the event

IN PERSON at 11 Woodland Road, Bristol, BS8 1TB

Dying is a bodily process, like pregnancy and birth. Yet, we often find it hard to discuss. In this special lunchtime session at the University of Bristol, end-of-life expert and bestselling author Dr Kathryn Mannix will share insights from her life and work, suggesting ways to open up tender conversations and truly listen.

Since taking early retirement from her clinical work, Kathryn Mannix has been campaigning to reclaim public understanding of dying. Her first book, With the End in Mind: How to Live and Die Well, skilfully and vividly tells the stories of thirty people’s deaths. Her second work, Listen: How to Find the Words for Tender Conversations, learning from her years as a cognitive behavioural therapist working with people facing the end of their lives.

Taking place during Dying Matters Awareness Week, Kathryn Mannix’s interview will be the first event run by the newly established Bristol Centre for Grief Research and Engagement, which will officially launch in July. Dr Andrew Blades from the University of Bristol will interview Kathryn. Refreshments will be available. After the interview, Kathryn will sign books.

Ticket cost: £5-£8

Event accessibility information: There is a wheelchair lift for a few steps at the entrance and then the room is on the ground floor. There are accessible toilets. If you would like to discuss your access requirements, please email [email protected]