“Death is the Expected
Outcome of life”
Booking a Seminar
- Cost of seminars & events range up to $35
- Seminars are intended for those 18 or older
- Our venue is accessible with ample free parking and has a private washroom
- Please click on the calendar and select the seminar/s you wish to attend
- You may also call Expected Outcome to book and provide your credit card number over the phone
- If the seminar you are choosing is full, you can be added to a waitlist and notified if a space becomes available or an additional seminar is added to the calendar
- Full refunds will be given 48 hours prior to a seminar if you need to cancel or reschedule. A seminar credit will be provided if you cancel within 24 hours of a seminar.
- If you cannot attend due to Covid or being a close contact of someone with Covid, please message or call Alison at 403-604-5821 to discuss your refund.
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Free EO Seminar
Maybe you think that seminars related to death, dying, loss, grief and bereavement aren’t for you?
Let me show you what we have to offer.
People who attend my free one hour seminar always find something to relate to.
They always find some of my words speak directly to them.
Sign up – I would love to meet you.
Complete the FREE Ticket process or simply email Alison at alison@expectedoutcome.ca
MAID for Health Care Professionals
This 2-hour seminar is directed to those working in the health care field. The seminar provides an in-depth focus on the process of MAID, with an opportunity to share your experiences in a safe environment.
Free EO Seminar
Maybe you think that seminars related to death, dying, loss, grief and bereavement aren’t for you?
Let me show you what we have to offer.
People who attend my free one hour seminar always find something to relate to.
They always find some of my words speak directly to them.
Sign up – I would love to meet you.
Complete the FREE Ticket process or simply email Alison at alison@expectedoutcome.ca
Dating After Death
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.
Pet Loss Support Group
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.
Grief Café
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.
Complete the FREE Ticket process or simply email Alison at alison@expectedoutcome.ca
Free EO Seminar
Maybe you think that seminars related to death, dying, loss, grief and bereavement aren’t for you?
Let me show you what we have to offer.
People who attend my free one hour seminar always find something to relate to.
They always find some of my words speak directly to them.
Sign up – I would love to meet you.
Complete the FREE Ticket process or simply email Alison at alison@expectedoutcome.ca
MAID Support Group
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.
Free EO Seminar
Maybe you think that seminars related to death, dying, loss, grief and bereavement aren’t for you?
Let me show you what we have to offer.
People who attend my free one hour seminar always find something to relate to.
They always find some of my words speak directly to them.
Sign up – I would love to meet you.
Complete the FREE Ticket process or simply email Alison at alison@expectedoutcome.ca
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)
Free EO Seminar
Maybe you think that seminars related to death, dying, loss, grief and bereavement aren’t for you?
Let me show you what we have to offer.
People who attend my free one hour seminar always find something to relate to.
They always find some of my words speak directly to them.
Sign up – I would love to meet you.
Complete the FREE Ticket process or simply email Alison at alison@expectedoutcome.ca
Palliative Resource Seminar
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.
Free EO Seminar
Maybe you think that seminars related to death, dying, loss, grief and bereavement aren’t for you?
Let me show you what we have to offer.
People who attend my free one hour seminar always find something to relate to.
They always find some of my words speak directly to them.
Sign up – I would love to meet you.
Complete the FREE Ticket process or simply email Alison at alison@expectedoutcome.ca
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.
Practical Comfort Care
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.