Jackie McDonald Received the FIRST Frances Montgomery PSW HPC Scholarship

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On Monday I was privileged to award Jackie with the first Frances Montgomery Personal Support Worker, (PSW)Hospice Palliative Care Scholarship at the Hospice Palliative Care Ontario Conference. Thanks to Rick Firth and the team at the HPCO office, we are thrilled to offer this award! This award, we developed, to honor the incredible care provided […]

April 16th is Advance Care Planning Day in Canada!

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Did you know that TODAY is Advance Care Planning Day in Canada? Did you know that some of the best conversations that we will have in our lives will be about what matters to each of us as individuals, what we value, what we hope for, what we live for…. what  we want, what we […]

The difference between empathy and sympathy

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Have a look at this excellent three minute video with Brene Brown talking about the difference between empathy and sympathy. I love the animation and the message about empathy.  Some lovely comments on what empathy is and what it is not, and illustrates a few ways to support someone in an empathetic way. Beautiful. In […]

New AWARD for Personal Support Worker in Ontario!!!

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We are thrilled to announce this new award honoring a PSW committed to Hospice Palliative Care in Ontario. The award is titled: The Frances Montgomery Personal Support Worker award! The award is valued at $1,500 and includes a full registration to the annual Hospice Palliative Care Ontario Conference, a stipend for travel and accommodation, and a one year membership […]

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Courtney Murrell is a PSW who works in hospice palliative care.

When she is not at work, she is spending time with her family, going on hikes or writing. Courtney is a lifelong learner and loves to share her passion for writing as a wellness practice.

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