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October 2017
Facilitator Training Session for Die-alogues
Nadine Valk from Champlain Hospice Palliative Care Program and Pamela Grassau from Carleton University will be conducting a two hour training session for volunteer facilitators. Please note that this session is now full. If you are interested in participating in future training events, please contact us.
Find out more »January 2018
Getting to Room Temperature is Back in Ottawa
Starring Robert Bockstael Written and directed by Arthur Milner Design by Martin Conboy January 8-13, 2018 Monday-Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Friday & Saturday matinees at 2:30 p.m. A hard-hitting, sentimental and funny play about dying — based on a mostly true story. “The weighty material flows through Robert Bockstael’s seemingly effortless delivery weaving a believable humor with poignant remembrances and effective arguments.” - Jennifer Cavanagh, Apartment 613 “Bockstael controlled the mood of the audience throughout the performance with aplomb, drawing…
Find out more »February 2018
It’s hard to watch people die for a living: supporting palliative care givers in long-term care
Saint Paul University's Graduate Diploma in Supportive Care and Spirituality in Palliation presents a public lecture by Dr. Mary Lou Kelley on supporting palliative care workers in long-term care settings. In this lecture Dr. Kelley will discuss findings from a research project that promoted the use of a palliative approach to support residents and staff within long-term care homes. When: February 1, 2018, 7:00–8:30 p.m. Location: Saint Paul University, Room L120 Speaker: Mary Lou Kelley, MSW, PhD, is a Professor Emeritus in…
Find out more »Dying, Death and Loss: A Compassionate Community Based Approach
Join us on Monday, February 12th for a panel discussion followed by a question and answer session. How to improve the quality of life for the frail elderly and those who face life threatening illnesses by raising awareness and starting to plan. What services are available in the community? What longer term planning and preparations are best? What are the gaps and current challenges to living, dying and grieving well? This event is co-organized by the Glebe Community Centre, Compassionate…
Find out more »April 2018
Public Talk on “Bringing Death Back to Life: Conversations about Death, Dying, and Grieving Well”
Jim Nininger, Tim Flaherty and Monica Patten are giving a presentation at the First Baptist Church as part of the Ivison Lectures. The title of the presentation is “Bringing Death Back to Life: Conversations about Death, Dying, and Grieving Well”. This event is held at the First Baptist Church on Wednesday April 18th at 7:00 PM. No registration is required to attend this event but sitting space may be limited. View the poster We hope to see you there for a lively discussion!
Find out more »June 2018
Have You Had ‘The Talk’ ?
Have You Had 'The Talk'? Can you live as long as you want as well as you want in Ottawa? Begin one of the most important talks of your life. Take part in a discussion about Advance Care Planning - a process of conversations, decisions and caring for each other. When: June 20th, 2018 2:00-4:00 pm Where: Carlingwood Library Meeting Room Register Here View the Poster
Find out more »November 2018
This is Healthful ACP Workshop
Come for the most important conversation you might ever have... Do you know that fewer than 22% of Canadians have made plans for the kind of health care they want at the end of their life, or have talked with family or friends about what they hope will happen, what their fears are, what they wish for, who will make decisions if they can’t? Come to a workshop, hosted by Compassionate Ottawa and This is Healthful on Wednesday, November 21st…
Find out more »What is Advanced Care Planning and why is it important?
This is the Second Session in the Series Dying, Death, and Loss: A Compassionate Community Based Approach. Join us for a free event at the Glebe Community Centre’s Main Hall for presentations and a question and answer session that focuses on: What is Advance Care Planning? And how do we get started? This seminar is in partnership with Compassionate Ottawa, Hospice Care Ottawa, and the Champlain Palliative Care Network. We recommend calling to register at 613-233-8713.
Find out more »December 2018
ACP Workshop at Hunt Club Manor
It could be one of the most important mornings you will ever spend talking with others about living as well as you can for as long as you can. Compassionate Ottawa, in partnership with CARP, will guide you through a process to help you think about what that really means for you and your family. To register or for more information, contact Jenna Lacharity at jenna.lacharity@reveraliving.com or call (613) 698-2125. Only 25 people can attend this workshop, so register now!
Find out more »March 2019
A Community Conversation on Dying, Death, Loss and Grief
In this workshop, participants will be encouraged to share their feelings and thoughts on this challenging subject in facilitated small group discussions. You will learn how what matters to you can form part of your advance care plan, something each of us needs to think about preparing. To register for this session, please contact Natalie at info@swchc.on.ca or call 613-238-8210 ext. 2323. Session will be limited to 25 participants.
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