Join me for this 90 minute gently guided time where you can freely express your thoughts and your grief and hopes with others who have experienced the death of a loved one in a safe and non-judgemental environment.

This is a FREE Event hosted by Alison at the Expected Outcome Venue.

Come down and check things out.

Join me for this 90 minute gently guided time where you can freely express your thoughts and your grief and hopes with others who have experienced the death of a loved one in a safe and non-judgemental environment.

This is a FREE Event hosted by Alison at the Expected Outcome Venue.

Come down and check things out.

Join Alison for a free one hour seminar to learn about what Expected Outcome has to offer to you and your family and friends.

Whether you or a family member have been diagnosed with a life limiting illness, if you are grieving the loss of a family member or pet, if you need help navigating the health care system for a loved one who is in declining health, if you want to know what resources are available in Calgary, there is something for everyone.

This is a Virtual Seminar

Previous attendees have shared their feedback:

“Just wanted to thank you so much again for coming in and presenting to our Team. It was so incredible to hear about what you are doing. You are an amazing human being”

“I want to reach out and thank you for coming in to speak to us.   Everyone found it so valuable and had nothing but good things to say” 

You must register for this free seminar.

If you would like Alison to provide this seminar to your group or organization privately, please contact her at alison@expectedoutcome.ca

Thank you.

Blair’s experience in theatre, religious and shamanic traditions has reinforced his belief in the importance and necessity of having rituals in our lives.  They often play a major role in larger life moments, but they can also assist us in navigating the complicated and often stressful waters surrounding all of us today. 

In this presentation, Blair will present a variety of ways that anyone can create their own personal, family or group rituals for self-care, celebration, significant moments/dates, grief and loss.

People who are close to death sometimes report visions of deceased relatives, friends, places, or religious figures. Others report “deathbed coincidences” or unique and meaningful dreams. We call these deathbed phenomena (DBP), and they are more common than we think. 

Are these hallucinations? Did the experience really happen or is it due to random nerves firing in a dying brain? Has anyone done any serious studies? 

Dying people can have these experiences while awake or asleep, alone or with others, and the experience can be visual or auditory. Deathbed phenomena have been reported around the world and are now being studied in the medical literature. What is interesting is that these experiences almost always have a positive effect, bringing peace, comfort, calmness and joy to the dying person as well as their family. 

How can we support dying patients and their families who experience deathbed phenomena? How do you discuss this experience with a dying person and their family? I’ll answer these questions and look at these phenomena in more detail. I’ll also share some stories from local Calgary palliative care clinicians. Most importantly, we’ll explore the meaning of deathbed phenomena to those who experience them.

Join me for this 90 minute gently guided time where you can freely express your thoughts and your grief and hopes with others who have experienced the death of a loved one in a safe and non-judgemental environment.

This is a FREE Event hosted by Alison at the Expected Outcome Venue.

Come down and check things out.

This two-hour seminar is provided by Laurel Wilson, Palliative Health Care Aide and Alison Potter, R.N.

Learn what resources are available in Calgary for those diagnosed with a palliative illness and for those who are grieving their loved ones.

During these two hours learn the practicalities of caring for your loved one as their condition changes. Get hands-on experience with managing mouth care, emptying catheter bags, turning a patient in bed, advice on keeping track of appointments, medications, managing support from family and friends.

Join Alison for a free one hour seminar to learn about what Expected Outcome has to offer to you and your family and friends.

Whether you or a family member have been diagnosed with a life limiting illness, if you are grieving the loss of a family member or pet, if you need help navigating the health care system for a loved one who is in declining health, if you want to know what resources are available in Calgary, there is something for everyone.

This is a Virtual Seminar

Previous attendees have shared their feedback:

“Just wanted to thank you so much again for coming in and presenting to our Team. It was so incredible to hear about what you are doing. You are an amazing human being”

“I want to reach out and thank you for coming in to speak to us.   Everyone found it so valuable and had nothing but good things to say” 

You must register for this free seminar.

If you would like Alison to provide this seminar to your group or organization privately, please contact her at alison@expectedoutcome.ca

Thank you.

How does this make you feel?
Too early after the death?
You’ve waited too long?
You’re scared?
You wonder if people will judge you?
How will your family feel?
How will you feel?
How will your loved one’s family feel?
Where do you begin?
How do you manage your own safety?
How do you spot a scammer on an online dating app?
What are you actually looking for?

These questions and more will be explored in this two hour seminar.
No judgement, no questions unanswered.

Have you experienced the death of a loved one through Medical Assistance in Dying?

Although this experience has been shared by many, standard grief support groups do not always feel like a safe place to share your journey.

Please come and share with others who have been on a similar journey to you with the uniqueness of a death by Medical Assistance in Dying.

As an RN working in palliative care I have supported families before, during and after deaths from Medical Assistance in Dying.

Have you experienced the death of a much loved pet?   Come and share your stories and your tears with other bereaved pet owners in a gently guided and loving environment.

I am a lifelong pet owner and recognize how deep the grief is when a pet dies – a loss not always understood by others in society.

Join Alison for a free one hour seminar to learn about what Expected Outcome has to offer to you and your family and friends.

Whether you or a family member have been diagnosed with a life limiting illness, if you are grieving the loss of a family member or pet, if you need help navigating the health care system for a loved one who is in declining health, if you want to know what resources are available in Calgary, there is something for everyone.

This is a Virtual Seminar

Previous attendees have shared their feedback:

“Just wanted to thank you so much again for coming in and presenting to our Team. It was so incredible to hear about what you are doing. You are an amazing human being”

“I want to reach out and thank you for coming in to speak to us.   Everyone found it so valuable and had nothing but good things to say” 

You must register for this free seminar.

If you would like Alison to provide this seminar to your group or organization privately, please contact her at alison@expectedoutcome.ca

Thank you.

Join me for this 90 minute gently guided time where you can freely express your thoughts and your grief and hopes with others who have experienced the death of a loved one in a safe and non-judgemental environment.

This is a FREE Event hosted by Alison at the Expected Outcome Venue.

Come down and check things out.

Join Alison for a free one hour seminar to learn about what Expected Outcome has to offer to you and your family and friends.

Whether you or a family member have been diagnosed with a life limiting illness, if you are grieving the loss of a family member or pet, if you need help navigating the health care system for a loved one who is in declining health, if you want to know what resources are available in Calgary, there is something for everyone.

This is a Virtual Seminar

Previous attendees have shared their feedback:

“Just wanted to thank you so much again for coming in and presenting to our Team. It was so incredible to hear about what you are doing. You are an amazing human being”

“I want to reach out and thank you for coming in to speak to us.   Everyone found it so valuable and had nothing but good things to say” 

You must register for this free seminar.

If you would like Alison to provide this seminar to your group or organization privately, please contact her at alison@expectedoutcome.ca

Thank you.

Chelsey will share ways in which you can be present for your loved ones as their condition changes. Chelsey will discuss ways in which you can enrich the experience of dying for your loved one and yourself. Alison will speak to challenges that may impede a rich patient environment for this work to unfold (such as physical discomfort, symptom management needs)

Have you experienced the death of a loved one through Medical Assistance in Dying?

Although this experience has been shared by many, standard grief support groups do not always feel like a safe place to share your journey.

Please come and share with others who have been on a similar journey to you with the uniqueness of a death by Medical Assistance in Dying.

As an RN working in palliative care I have supported families before, during and after deaths from Medical Assistance in Dying.

No additional detail for this event.

Join Alison for a free one hour seminar to learn about what Expected Outcome has to offer to you and your family and friends.

Whether you or a family member have been diagnosed with a life limiting illness, if you are grieving the loss of a family member or pet, if you need help navigating the health care system for a loved one who is in declining health, if you want to know what resources are available in Calgary, there is something for everyone.

This is a Virtual Seminar

Previous attendees have shared their feedback:

“Just wanted to thank you so much again for coming in and presenting to our Team. It was so incredible to hear about what you are doing. You are an amazing human being”

“I want to reach out and thank you for coming in to speak to us.   Everyone found it so valuable and had nothing but good things to say” 

You must register for this free seminar.

If you would like Alison to provide this seminar to your group or organization privately, please contact her at alison@expectedoutcome.ca

Thank you.

This 2 hour seminar is a resource based seminar rich with anecdotal stories. You will learn what resources are available in Calgary for those diagnosed with a palliative illness, those who are journeying with them and resources for support after the death of a loved one. This knowledge can be used for yourself or for a loved one or friend; now or in the future.

You will receive an emailed resource list with resources available in Calgary, Alberta and an updated list will be sent to you twice a year.

Stories from the bedside will be interspersed with “Top Ten” lists related to communication for friends and family during and after the illness and death of a loved one. Resources for managing the death of a family pet, understanding funerals, the value of a “death binder” will be some of the topics covered from a resource based perspective.

And ultimately, finding the joy in living our best life.