Workshops
Workshops are offered through out the year on varied topics, for professionals, volunteers, and caregivers. Participants can delve deeper into topics like cultural humility, Alzheimer's and dementia, harm reduction, grief and bereavement to name but a few. Most sessions can run between an hour to 3 hours depending on topic. Our full schedule for the year will be up shortly.
Join the Conversation
Course Via Zoom
Description
Come and join the conversation, share your voice on topics that can include palliative care, grief and bereavement, organ donation, MAID, Advanced Care Planning and Self Compassion. We start the conversation by discussing videos, TED talks, podcasts etc. that we have shared with you to watch and listen to prior to the session.
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Dates
Tuesday, January 9th, 2024
Tuesday, February 13th, 2024
Tuesday, March 12th, 2024
Tuesday, April 9th, 2024
Tuesday, May 14th, 2024
Tuesday, June 11th, 2024
Tuesday, July 9th, 2024
Tuesday,August 13th, 2024
Tuesday, September 10th, 2024
Tuesday, October 8th, 2024
Tuesday, November 12th, 2024
Tuesday, December 10th, 2024
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Time
12:00 - 12:45 pm
Fee
Free
3 Day Grief and Bereavement Training
Course
Facilitated by
Louise Leblanc, Juliet Irish, Elaine Beemer
Description
These sessions are open to individuals who are interested in supporting people through there grief journey.
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Dates and Time
February 2, 2024 09:00 AM – 3 PM Via Zoom
February 3, 2024 09:00 AM – 3 PM Via Zoom
February 10, 2024 09:00 AM – 3 PM Via Zoom
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May 31, 2024 09:00 AM – 3 PM Via In-person
June 1, 2024 09:00 AM – 3 PM Via In-person
June 8,2024 09:00 AM – 3 PM Via In-person
September 20th, 2024 09:00 AM – 3 PM Via In-person
September 21th, 2024 09:00 AM – 3 PM Via In-person
September 28th, 2024 09:00 AM – 3 PM Via In-person
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Fee
This training is $60 volunteers and $100 for professionals
Therapeutic Touch Training®,
15 hours
Course Via In-person
Facilitated by
Jim Metson and Nancy Hall
Description
This training is for those who will be offering this modality to hospice clients/residents.
Therapeutic Touch® is a wholistic, evidence-based, modern interpretation of several ancient healing practises that promotes balance and well-being. This gentle form of energy healing is used to provide comfort and relief to others as well as oneself, touching people at all levels of their being – physical, emotional, mental and spiritual.
Foundations of Therapeutic Touch® is an interactive workshop designed to introduce participants to the principles and practice of Therapeutic Touch®.
Dates and Time
Transpersonal:
November 8th – 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Via Zoom
November 9th – 9:00 am - 4:00 pm at Margaret Bahen Hospice (Multi-Purpose Room)
November 16th – 9:00 am - 4:00 pm at Margaret Bahen Hospice (Multi-Purpose Room)
Fee
$225 Foundations of Therapeutic Touch® and $225 The Transpersonal Nature of Therapeutic Touch®