Grief and Tattoos: Stories That Never End
Grief is often misunderstood as a temporary phase, but it’s a complex journey of adapting to life without the person (or whatever has been lost) present. The concept of “continuing bonds” suggests that our connections with the deceased live on through memories, rituals, and tangible objects like tattoos. Learning Outcomes: Susan Cadell, PhD, RSW (she/her) […]
Navigating the Grey Liminal Spaces: Embedding Ethics into the Palliative Care Approach
Ethics is something we all carry with us but not everyone realizes how our personal ethics often influence our professional practices. In this session we will discuss ‘what even is ethics’? We will also aim to address and explore why ethics matters when we deliver palliative care. Learning Outcomes
Palliative Care in the Context of Homelessness
Guest Presenter: Shelley Tysick In this webinar, Shelley Tysick discussed her experiences as a RN supporting people living and dying on the streets of Victoria, B.C. As all communities are seeing increased numbers of people whose lives are in disarray, it is common to see individuals sleeping and living in makeshift shelters. For those living […]
Tips for Calming and Comforting Distressed People
Dealing with an illness or health crisis – or facing death – can understandably be confusing, upsetting, and full of uncertainty. Those of us who work as supports in health settings (particularly in end of life care), need to know ways of being and skills that help soothe distress. When we ourselves are distressed, we […]
