Everyone has their own ideas, often negative, about what Palliative care entails. It is confusing. Is it just drugs and death? Why wouldn’t I do EVERYTHING?

Did you know that some studies have demonstrated that not only does a palliative approach increase quality of life but sometimes length of life.  In this 2 hour presentation we will explore and discuss many issues that you may face on this journey, such as feeding, palliative treatments, extraordinary measures; the pros and cons of each will be discussed.

Please bring your questions and your fears

This will be a creative class for expression and exploration. There will be a simple project or craft. It is for respite, relief and release. There will be a framework provided but discussion, sharing and questions are encouraged. Bring your heavy hearts and exhausted self.   

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.

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.

As human beings transitioned into a new life from hunter gatherers to settled communities, new roles emerged which changed the nature of our relationships.  A former and ancient way of life died then and many people feel the loss still today.  Recognition of deep and painful loss is the key to a healthy resolution of life’s grief journey in the aftermath of death.  The focus of this seminar is on grief and bereavement following the death of a loved one and will confront the question of whether healing is truly possible in light of the big place in life that person who is gone once held.  We will differentiate the terms often used to describe the types of grief such as “complicated grief”, “disenfranchised grief”, “bereavement”, as well as “pandemic grief”.  The key theme in this seminar will be healing in the context of painful grief.