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SUMMARY:Conversations with Leaders – Working Together in Palliative Care
DESCRIPTION:This live\, virtual event will feature a conversation with Dr. Hsien Seow and Dr. Samantha Winemaker\, co-hosts of The Waiting Room Revolution podcast and authors of the book Hope for the Best\, Plan for the Rest. In discussion with Dr. Mary Lou Kelley\, Compassionate Ottawa volunteer\, we will hear Dr. Seow and Dr. Winemaker’s real-life stories\, their 7 keys for navigating a serious illness\, how patients and their caregivers can be hopeful and prepared at every step of their journey\, and how much it matters that we all work together. \nDr. Hsien Seow Dr. Hsien Seow is the Canada Research Chair in Palliative Care and Health System Innovation and a Professor in the Department of Oncology at McMaster University. He publishes health care research focused on improving the patient and family experience for those facing serious illness. He is the co-author of The Tao of Innovation: Nine Questions Every Innovator Must Answer. \nDr. Samantha Winemaker Dr. Samantha Winemaker is a palliative care physician who cares for patients with serious illness and their families in the home. She is an Associate Clinical Professor at McMaster University in the Department of Family Medicine\, Division of Palliative Care. She has won numerous awards for her leadership and contributions to palliative care education for health care professionals. \nDr. Mary Lou Kelley Dr. Mary Lou Kelley is a Social Worker\, and was engaged in practice\, teaching\, and research in gerontology and palliative care at Lakehead University for 35 years. She was the recipient of the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association’s Award of Excellence (2011)\, the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal (2012)\, and the Ontario Hospice Palliative Care Visionary Award (2015) in recognition of her career contribution to Canadian palliative care. She has been volunteering with Compassionate Ottawa since 2018. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://compassionateottawa.ca/event/working-together-in-palliative-care/
LOCATION:Zoom – Open to public
CATEGORIES:Online,Open to Public
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SUMMARY:Follow-Up Grief and Bereavement – United Churches of Canada
DESCRIPTION:Grief can be complicated and challenging. It is experienced by everyone\, regardless of age and many in our community still express that they are not comfortable addressing it. In particular\, seniors and older adults can be acutely impacted by grief. \nTo help support you and your community\, Compassionate Ottawa invites you to join a free virtual workshop. It will be hosted by our experienced and trained facilitators. \nIn this workshop\, you will be guided through an interactive session by our facilitators to increase your knowledge and comfort on the topic. You will also be provided with tools and techniques to have conversations with those around you experiencing grief to be able to better support them\, which is especially important during these challenging times.
URL:https://compassionateottawa.ca/event/follow-up-grief-and-bereavement-united-churches-of-canada/
LOCATION:Zoom – Private Event
CATEGORIES:Online,Private Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240214T113000
DTSTAMP:20260416T034723
CREATED:20231107T184401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231213T203333Z
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SUMMARY:Advance Care Planning - National Association of Federal Retirees
DESCRIPTION:Have you had the conversation?\n\n\n\nAdvance Care Planning conversations may be one of the most important conversation you will ever have. These conversations can help make sure that your wishes for your future personal health care are known and may bring peace of mind to you\, your family and those who may have to make decisions on your behalf.\n\n\n\nIn this workshop\, participants will be brought into facilitated group discussions about their values\, wishes and beliefs as they relate to future personal care\, and they will also learn how they can start these conversations with those closest to them.\n\n\nWant to organize a workshop like this in your community? Contact us now!\n\n**Workshop offered in French only.
URL:https://compassionateottawa.ca/event/advance-care-planning-national-association-of-federal-retirees-2/
LOCATION:Zoom – Open to public
CATEGORIES:Online,Private Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240212T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240212T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T034723
CREATED:20240130T152201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T194706Z
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SUMMARY:Advance Care Planning and Wills - Arabic Speaking Community Members
DESCRIPTION:Have you had the conversation? \n\n\n\n\nAdvance Care Planning conversations may be one of the most important conversation you will ever have. These conversations can help make sure that your wishes for your future personal health care are known and may bring peace of mind to you\, your family and those who may have to make decisions on your behalf.\n\n\n\nIn this workshop\, participants will be brought into facilitated group discussions about their values\, wishes and beliefs as they relate to future personal care\, and they will also learn how they can start these conversations with those closest to them.\n  \n\n\n** For Arabic speaking community members\n  \n\nWant to organize a workshop like this in your community? Contact us now!\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://compassionateottawa.ca/event/advance-care-planning-and-wills-arabic-speaking-community-members/
LOCATION:Southeast Ottawa Community Health Center\, 1355 Bank St. 7th floor at the Heatherington Room\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1H 8K7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Online,Open to Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240117T113000
DTSTAMP:20260416T034723
CREATED:20231107T183742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231213T194756Z
UID:5693-1705485600-1705491000@compassionateottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Advance Care Planning - National Association of Federal Retirees
DESCRIPTION:Have you had the conversation?\n\n\n\nAdvance Care Planning conversations may be one of the most important conversation you will ever have. These conversations can help make sure that your wishes for your future personal health care are known and may bring peace of mind to you\, your family and those who may have to make decisions on your behalf.\n\n\n\nIn this workshop\, participants will be brought into facilitated group discussions about their values\, wishes and beliefs as they relate to future personal care\, and they will also learn how they can start these conversations with those closest to them.\n\n\nWant to organize a workshop like this in your community? Contact us now!
URL:https://compassionateottawa.ca/event/advance-care-planning-national-association-of-federal-retirees/
LOCATION:Zoom – Open to public
CATEGORIES:Online,Private Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231116T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231116T143000
DTSTAMP:20260416T034723
CREATED:20231102T135720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231102T152617Z
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SUMMARY:Conversations With Leaders Presents: “The Challenge: Planning Without Tomorrow”
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual screening of “The Challenge: Planning Without Tomorrow” followed by a conversation with Bobby Jamison and Kelli Stajduhar\, facilitated by CO Board member\, Louise Hanvey. The film\, produced by Kublacom Pictures in association with Ottawa Inner City Health\, explores the challenges of advance care planning with the most vulnerable in our communities. Kelli brings years of experience in inner city health\, and Bobby as a former street involved person and now peer support worker. You won’t want to miss this moving and thought provoking look at ACP through other lenses. There will be time for questions and comments following the discussion. \nREGISTER HEREThis session is limited to 500 attendees\, so register now to reserve your spot! \nConversations with Leaders is proudly sponsored by Zapior Wealth Management of RBC Dominion Securities.
URL:https://compassionateottawa.ca/event/conversations-with-leaders-presents-the-challenge-planning-without-tomorrow/
LOCATION:Zoom – Open to public
CATEGORIES:Online,Open to Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231026T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231026T143000
DTSTAMP:20260416T034723
CREATED:20231025T193545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T193545Z
UID:5579-1698325200-1698330600@compassionateottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Conversations and Advance Care Planning - CARP Ottawa
DESCRIPTION:Have you had the conversation?\n\n\n\n\nAdvance Care Planning conversations may be one of the most important conversation you will ever have. These conversations can help make sure that your wishes for your future personal health care are known and may bring peace of mind to you\, your family and those who may have to make decisions on your behalf.\n\n\n\nIn this workshop\, participants will be brought into facilitated group discussions about their values\, wishes and beliefs as they relate to future personal care\, and they will also learn how they can start these conversations with those closest to them.\n\nWant to organize a workshop like this in your community? Contact us now!
URL:https://compassionateottawa.ca/event/conversations-and-advance-care-planning-carp-ottawa/
CATEGORIES:Online,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230317T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230317T113000
DTSTAMP:20260416T034723
CREATED:20230214T130225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T130552Z
UID:5175-1679047200-1679052600@compassionateottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Advance Care Planning - Ottawa Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Have you had the conversation?\n\n\n\nAdvance Care Planning conversations may be one of the most important conversation you will ever have. These conversations can help make sure that your wishes for your future personal health care are known and may bring peace of mind to you\, your family and those who may have to make decisions on your behalf.\n\n\n\nIn this workshop\, participants will be brought into facilitated group discussions about their values\, wishes and beliefs as they relate to future personal care\, and they will also learn how they can start these conversations with those closest to them.\n\nTo register click here. \nWant to organize a workshop like this in your community? Contact us now!
URL:https://compassionateottawa.ca/event/advance-care-planning-ottawa-public-library-3/
LOCATION:Zoom – Open to public
CATEGORIES:En ligne,Online,Open to Public,Ouvert au public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221212T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221212T143000
DTSTAMP:20260416T034723
CREATED:20221129T210158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221207T155332Z
UID:4932-1670850000-1670855400@compassionateottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Into The Heart Of The Matter : Grief And Bereavement Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Grief can be complicated and challenging. It is experienced by everyone\, regardless of age and many in our community still express that they are not comfortable addressing it. In particular\, seniors and older adults can be acutely impacted by grief. \nTo help support you and your community\, Compassionate Ottawa invites you to join a free online workshop\, Into the Heart of the Matter. It will be hosted by our experienced and trained facilitators. \nIn this workshop\, you will be guided through an interactive session by our facilitators to increase your knowledge and comfort on the topic. You will also be provided with tools and techniques to have conversations with those around you experiencing grief to be able to better support them\, which is especially important during these challenging times. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://compassionateottawa.ca/event/into-the-heart-of-the-matter-grief-and-bereavement-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Zoom – Open to public
CATEGORIES:Online,Open to Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221207T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221207T141500
DTSTAMP:20260416T034723
CREATED:20221108T154332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221115T205051Z
UID:4854-1670418000-1670422500@compassionateottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Conversations with Leaders – Caregiving in Canada
DESCRIPTION:This live virtual event will feature a conversation between Kelli Stajduhar\, professor in the School of Nursing and Institute on Aging & Lifelong Health at the University of Victoria\, and Janet Dunbrack\, former Executive Director of the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association and an active volunteer with Compassionate Ottawa. Together\, they will talk about what is happening (or not) in Canada regarding caregiving and what role Compassionate Ottawa\, and others\, might play in tackling this ongoing and worrying crisis. There will be time for questions and comments following the discussion. \nREGISTER HEREClick the button above to open the registration page on Zoom. From there\, enter your name and email address and click “Register.” You will then receive a confirmation email from Zoom with the link to access the session. \nDr. Kelli Stajduhar is a professor in the School of Nursing and Institute on Aging & Lifelong Health at the University of Victoria. She has worked in oncology\, palliative care\, and gerontology for 30 years as a practicing nurse\, educator\, and researcher. Her clinical work and research have focused on health service needs for those at the end-of-life and their families\, and on the needs of marginalized and vulnerable populations. \nJanet Dunbrack is a retired health policy consultant based in Ottawa and an active volunteer for Compassionate Ottawa and Hospice Care Ottawa. Much of her professional work involved issues of family caregivers\, cancer\, chronic disease management\, HIV/AIDS\, palliative care\, and strategic planning for clients including the federal government and national health organizations. She has been involved in hospice palliative care for more than 30 years as a professional and volunteer. She is Past Chair of Hospice Care Ottawa\, is a former Executive Director of the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association\, and served on the Board of Carefor (formerly VON Canada) for a number of years. \nThe first 500 registrants will be able to join the session via Zoom; others will be redirected to the live-stream on YouTube via the Compassionate Ottawa channel. A recording of the webinar will be posted on the Compassionate Ottawa YouTube channel after the session airs. \nConversations with Leaders is proudly sponsored by Zapior Wealth Management of RBC Dominion Securities.
URL:https://compassionateottawa.ca/event/conversations-with-leaders-caregiving-in-canada/
LOCATION:Zoom – Open to public
CATEGORIES:Online,Open to Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221124T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221124T143000
DTSTAMP:20260416T034723
CREATED:20221108T201126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T201126Z
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SUMMARY:Into the Heart of the Matter: Grief and Bereavement Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Grief can be complicated and challenging. It is experienced by everyone\, regardless of age and many in our community still express that they are not comfortable addressing it. \nTo help support you and your community\, Compassionate Ottawa invites you to join a free online workshop\, Into the Heart of the Matter. It will be hosted by our experienced and trained facilitators Marion Rattray and Julia Sneyd. \nIn this workshop\, you will be guided through an interactive session by our facilitators to increase your knowledge and comfort on the topic. You will also be provided with tools and techniques to have conversations with those around you experiencing grief to be able to better support them\, which is especially important during these challenging times. \nRegister today to reserve your spot: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/into-the-heart-of-the-matter-grief-and-bereavement-workshop-tickets-459056830337 \n 
URL:https://compassionateottawa.ca/event/into-the-heart-of-the-matter-grief-and-bereavement-workshop/
LOCATION:Zoom – Open to public
CATEGORIES:Online,Open to Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220317T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220317T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T034723
CREATED:20220126T152250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220203T153659Z
UID:4589-1647543600-1647549000@compassionateottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Conversations and Advance Care Planning Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Have you had the conversation?\n\n\n\nAdvance Care Planning conversations may be one of the most important conversation you will ever have. These conversations can help make sure that your wishes for your future personal health care are known and may bring peace of mind to you\, your family and those who may have to make decisions on your behalf.\n\n\n\nIn this workshop\, participants will be brought into facilitated group discussions about their values\, wishes and beliefs as they relate to future personal care\, and they will also learn how they can start these conversations with those closest to them.\n\nWant to organize a workshop like this in your community? Contact us now!
URL:https://compassionateottawa.ca/event/conversations-and-advance-care-planning-workshop-4/
LOCATION:Zoom – Partner Event
CATEGORIES:Online,Partner Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Compassionate Ottawa":MAILTO:info@compassionateottawa.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220223T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220223T113000
DTSTAMP:20260416T034723
CREATED:20220126T152112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220203T153549Z
UID:4587-1645610400-1645615800@compassionateottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Conversations and Advance Care Planning Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Have you had the conversation?\n\n\n\nAdvance Care Planning conversations may be one of the most important conversation you will ever have. These conversations can help make sure that your wishes for your future personal health care are known and may bring peace of mind to you\, your family and those who may have to make decisions on your behalf.\n\n\n\nIn this workshop\, participants will be brought into facilitated group discussions about their values\, wishes and beliefs as they relate to future personal care\, and they will also learn how they can start these conversations with those closest to them.\n\nWant to organize a workshop like this in your community? Contact us now!
URL:https://compassionateottawa.ca/event/conversations-and-advance-care-planning-workshop-3/
LOCATION:Zoom – Partner Event
CATEGORIES:Online,Partner Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Compassionate Ottawa":MAILTO:info@compassionateottawa.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220215T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220215T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T034723
CREATED:20220126T151022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220203T153515Z
UID:4577-1644930000-1644933600@compassionateottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Grief and Bereavement Workshop Series (Session 2 of 2)
DESCRIPTION:In support of the work of the HELP Ottawa Project through Orleans United Church (OUC)\, OUC members are invited to join a two-part workshop series on the topic of grief and bereavement. In the first session\, they were guided through an interactive session by trained facilitators to increase their knowledge and comfort on the topic of grief and loss. They were also provided with tools and techniques to have conversations with those around them experiencing grief to be able to better support them. \nThe second session will provide them an opportunity to explore and share their thoughts on this important subject matter in facilitated small group discussions. \nIf you are interested in organizing a workshop like this in your own community\, contact us today.
URL:https://compassionateottawa.ca/event/grief-and-bereavement-workshop-series-session-2-of-2-2/
LOCATION:Zoom – Partner Event
CATEGORIES:Online,Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220215T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220215T113000
DTSTAMP:20260416T034723
CREATED:20220201T201320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220201T201320Z
UID:4602-1644919200-1644924600@compassionateottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Conversations with Leaders – A Conversation with André Picard
DESCRIPTION:This live virtual event will feature a conversation between André Picard\, one of Canada’s top health & public policy observers and commentators\, and Louise Hanvey\, Compassionate Ottawa Board Member. Together\, they will discuss André’s journey and approach to journalism; his thoughts on the community’s role in palliative care\, caregiving\, and home care; his suggestions for how public policies should be reshaped to better support Canadians; and more. There will be time for questions and comments following the discussion. \nRegister hereAndré Picard is a health reporter and columnist for The Globe and Mail\, where he has been a staff writer since 1987. He is also the author of five bestselling books\, including his most recent\, entitled\, “Neglected No More.” André is an eight-time nominee for the National Newspaper Awards\, Canada’s top journalism prize\, and past winner of prestigious Michener Award for Meritorious Public Service Journalism. He was named Canada’s first “Public Health Hero” by the Canadian Public Health Association\, as a “Champion of Mental Health” by the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health\, and received the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for his dedication to improving healthcare. \nLouise Hanvey\, RN\, BN\, MHA\, has worked with many national palliative care initiatives. She was the Project Director for the Advance Care Planning in Canada Project with the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association. As part of her responsibilities\, she launched the campaign “Speak Up: Start the conversation about end-of-life care.” As well\, Louise is a Board member of Compassionate Ottawa. \nThe first 500 registrants will be able to join the session via Zoom; others will be redirected to the live-stream on YouTube via the Compassionate Ottawa channel. A recording of the webinar will be posted on the Compassionate Ottawa YouTube channel after the session airs.
URL:https://compassionateottawa.ca/event/conversations-with-leaders-a-conversation-with-andre-picard/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar – Open to public
CATEGORIES:Online,Open to Public
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ORGANIZER;CN="Compassionate Ottawa":MAILTO:info@compassionateottawa.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220210T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T034724
CREATED:20220126T151910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220203T153417Z
UID:4585-1644519600-1644525000@compassionateottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Conversations and Advance Care Planning Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Have you had the conversation?\n\n\n\nAdvance Care Planning conversations may be one of the most important conversation you will ever have. These conversations can help make sure that your wishes for your future personal health care are known and may bring peace of mind to you\, your family and those who may have to make decisions on your behalf.\n\n\n\nIn this workshop\, participants will be brought into facilitated group discussions about their values\, wishes and beliefs as they relate to future personal care\, and they will also learn how they can start these conversations with those closest to them.\n\nWant to organize a workshop like this in your community? Contact us now!
URL:https://compassionateottawa.ca/event/conversations-and-advance-care-planning-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Zoom – Partner Event
CATEGORIES:Online,Partner Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Compassionate Ottawa":MAILTO:info@compassionateottawa.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220209T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220209T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T034724
CREATED:20220126T151552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220203T153337Z
UID:4580-1644411600-1644418800@compassionateottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Into the Heart of the Matter: A Workshop on Grief and Bereavement
DESCRIPTION:Grief can be complicated and challenging. It is experienced by everyone\, regardless of age\, however many in our community still express that they are not comfortable addressing it. \nIn this workshop\, participants will be guided through an interactive session by trained facilitators to increase their knowledge and comfort on the topic. They will also be provided with tools and techniques to have conversations with those around them experiencing grief to be able to better support them\, which is especially important during these challenging times. \nTo organize a workshop like this in your community\, contact us now!
URL:https://compassionateottawa.ca/event/into-the-heart-of-the-matter-a-workshop-on-grief-and-bereavement-2/
LOCATION:Zoom – Partner Event
CATEGORIES:Online,Partner Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Compassionate Ottawa":MAILTO:info@compassionateottawa.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220202T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220202T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T034724
CREATED:20220126T150644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220126T151055Z
UID:4574-1643828400-1643833800@compassionateottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Grief and Bereavement Workshop Series (Session 1 of 2)
DESCRIPTION:In support of the work of the HELP Ottawa Project through Orleans United Church (OUC)\, OUC members are invited to join a two-part workshop series on the topic of grief and bereavement. In the first session\, they will be guided through an interactive session by trained facilitators to increase their knowledge and comfort on the topic of grief and loss. They will also be provided with tools and techniques to have conversations with those around them experiencing grief to be able to better support them. \nThe second session will provide them an opportunity to explore and share their thoughts on this important subject matter in facilitated small group discussions. \nIf you are interested in organizing a workshop like this in your own community\, contact us today.
URL:https://compassionateottawa.ca/event/grief-and-bereavement-workshop-series/
LOCATION:Zoom – Private Event
CATEGORIES:Online,Private Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Compassionate Ottawa":MAILTO:info@compassionateottawa.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220111T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220111T164500
DTSTAMP:20260416T034724
CREATED:20220104T200106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220104T200210Z
UID:4539-1641915000-1641919500@compassionateottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Conversations with Leaders – Compassionate Communities: Learning from International Experience
DESCRIPTION:This live virtual event will feature a conversation between Kerrie Noonan and Pam Grassau about compassionate communities in Australia\, the successes and challenges of building a compassionate community\, and a way to understand more about a community’s skills\, experience\, social actions\, and knowledge surrounding death\, dying\, caregiving and loss. There will be time for questions and comments following the discussion. \nRegister hereDr. Kerrie Noonan is the director of The Death Literacy Institute. Over the past 25 years\, Kerrie has been working to create a more death literate society\, one where people and communities have the practical know-how needed to plan well and respond to dying\, death and grief. Her research and practice involve death and grief literacy\, compassionate communities\, and end of life care. She is a clinical psychologist and an adjunct researcher at Western Sydney University. She contributes internationally as a faculty member of Fellowship in Palliative Care and as a council member of Public Health Palliative Care International. \nDr. Pamela Grassau is an Assistant Professor at the School of Social Work at Carleton University. Pam’s primary areas of research and practice are patient and family caregiver experiences of advanced illness; end of life and bereavement; interprofessional health care providers working in hospice and palliative care; public health approaches to illness\, end of life and bereavement; and social work research and pedagogies. In addition to numerous articles and research projects\, Pam is the Principal Investigator of a 3 1/2-year (2019-2022) project called “Healthy End of Life Project (HELP) Ottawa: Offering\, Asking for and Accepting Help; Creating an End of Life Collaborative Community Culture.” \nThe first 500 registrants will be able to join the session via Zoom; others will be redirected to the live-stream on YouTube via the Compassionate Ottawa channel. A recording of the webinar will be posted on the Compassionate Ottawa YouTube channel after the session airs.
URL:https://compassionateottawa.ca/event/conversations-with-leaders-compassionate-communities-learning-from-international-experience/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar – Open to public
CATEGORIES:Online,Open to Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211213T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211213T143000
DTSTAMP:20260416T034724
CREATED:20211129T142423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211129T143119Z
UID:4494-1639400400-1639405800@compassionateottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Conversations and Advance Care Planning Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Have you had the conversation?\n\n \n\nAdvance Care Planning conversations may be one of the most important conversation you will ever have. These conversations can help make sure that your wishes for your future personal health care are known and may bring peace of mind to you\, your family and those who may have to make decisions on your behalf.\n\n \n\nJoin us on Monday\, December 13th from 1:00pm-2:30pm for a free online workshop to learn more about the Advance Care Planning process. In this workshop\, you will be brought into facilitated group discussions about your values\, wishes and beliefs as they relate to future personal care and you will also learn how you can start these conversations with those closest to you.\n\n \n\nPlease register using the Eventbrite link listed here:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.ca/e/conversations-and-advance-care-planning-tickets-217638742337?fbclid=IwAR1JEuQ1zfQXYLEk-EHyAhlsNwausE_oC8xx7rkM_wbKJ0FG19lH8QdnVxk
URL:https://compassionateottawa.ca/event/conversations-and-advance-care-planning-workshop/
LOCATION:Zoom – Open to public
CATEGORIES:Online,Open to Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211208T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211208T113000
DTSTAMP:20260416T034724
CREATED:20211101T191432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211101T191638Z
UID:4456-1638957600-1638963000@compassionateottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Into the Heart of the Matter: A Workshop on Grief and Bereavement  
DESCRIPTION:Grief an be complicated and challenging. It is experienced by everyone\, regardless of age\, however many in our community still express that they are not comfortable addressing it. \nIn this workshop\, participants will be guided through an interactive session by trained facilitators to increase their knowledge and comfort on the topic. They will also be provided with tools and techniques to have conversations with those around them experiencing grief to be able to better support them\, which is especially important during these challenging times. \nTo organize a workshop like this in your community\, contact us now!
URL:https://compassionateottawa.ca/event/into-the-heart-of-the-matter-a-workshop-on-grief-and-bereavement/
LOCATION:Zoom – Private Event
CATEGORIES:Online,Private Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Compassionate Ottawa":MAILTO:info@compassionateottawa.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211117T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211117T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T034724
CREATED:20210924T200441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211101T190124Z
UID:4188-1637155800-1637161200@compassionateottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Conversations & Advance Care Planning Workshop
DESCRIPTION:In this online workshop\, participants will be invited into a conversation and facilitated group discussions about their values\, wishes and beliefs for personal future health care. These conversations may be among the most important that they will ever have and are are also an integral part of advance care planning. Planning today makes sure that your wishes are known and may bring peace of mind to you\, your family and those who may have to make decisions on your behalf. \nIf you are interested in organizing a workshop like this in your own community\, contact us today.
URL:https://compassionateottawa.ca/event/conversations-advance-care-planning-workshop/
LOCATION:Zoom – Private Event
CATEGORIES:Online,Private Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Compassionate Ottawa":MAILTO:info@compassionateottawa.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211104T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211104T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T034724
CREATED:20211101T190018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211101T190018Z
UID:4450-1636034400-1636039800@compassionateottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Conversations & Advance Care Planning Workshop
DESCRIPTION:In this online workshop\, participants will be invited into a conversation and facilitated group discussions about their values\, wishes and beliefs for personal future health care. These conversations may be among the most important that they will ever have and are are also an integral part of advance care planning. Planning today makes sure that your wishes are known and may bring peace of mind to you\, your family and those who may have to make decisions on your behalf. \nIf you are interested in organizing a workshop like this in your own community\, contact us today.
URL:https://compassionateottawa.ca/event/conversations-advance-care-planning-workshop-3/
LOCATION:Zoom – Private Event
CATEGORIES:Online,Private Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Compassionate Ottawa":MAILTO:info@compassionateottawa.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211103T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211103T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T034724
CREATED:20211101T185625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211101T185625Z
UID:4440-1635946200-1635951600@compassionateottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Conversations & Advance Care Planning Workshop
DESCRIPTION:In this online workshop\, participants will be invited into a conversation and facilitated group discussions about their values\, wishes and beliefs for personal future health care. These conversations may be among the most important that they will ever have and are are also an integral part of advance care planning. Planning today makes sure that your wishes are known and may bring peace of mind to you\, your family and those who may have to make decisions on your behalf. \nIf you are interested in organizing a workshop like this in your own community\, contact us today.
URL:https://compassionateottawa.ca/event/conversations-advance-care-planning-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Zoom – Private Event
CATEGORIES:Online,Private Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Compassionate Ottawa":MAILTO:info@compassionateottawa.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211013T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211013T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T034724
CREATED:20210924T200045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210924T204641Z
UID:4185-1634133600-1634139000@compassionateottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Grief and Bereavement Workshop Series (Session 2 of 2)
DESCRIPTION:In support of the work of the HELP Ottawa Project through Christ Church Bells Corners (CCBC)\, CCBC members are invited to join a two-part workshop series on the topic of grief and bereavement. In the first session\, they will be guided through an interactive session by trained facilitators to increase their knowledge and comfort on the topic of grief and loss. They will also be provided with tools and techniques to have conversations with those around them experiencing grief to be able to better support them. \nThe second session will provide them an opportunity to explore and share their thoughts on this important subject matter in facilitated small group discussions. \nIf you are interested in organizing a workshop like this in your own community\, contact us today.
URL:https://compassionateottawa.ca/event/grief-and-bereavement-workshop-series-session-2-of-2/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar – Closed Event
CATEGORIES:Closed Event,Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Compassionate Ottawa":MAILTO:info@compassionateottawa.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211013T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211013T113000
DTSTAMP:20260416T034724
CREATED:20210924T190641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210924T203855Z
UID:4162-1634119200-1634124600@compassionateottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Conversations with Leaders – Trust in Compassionate Communities
DESCRIPTION:This live virtual event will feature a conversation between The Right Honourable David Johnston\, Canada’s 28th governor general\, and Mr. Lewis Auerbach\, Compassionate Ottawa volunteer. Drawing on Mr. Johnston’s latest book\, entitled “Trust\,” they will discuss the link between empathy and trust; what it means to be a compassionate community; and what we can do as a community to build trust and to support one another. There will be time for questions and comments following the discussion. \nRegister HereThe Right Honourable David Johnston was Canada’s 28th governor general. During his mandate\, he established the Rideau Hall Foundation (RHF)\, a registered charity that supports and amplifies the Office of the Governor General in its work to connect\, honour and inspire Canadians. Today\, he is actively involved as Chair of the RHF Board of Directors and has authored or co-authored more than 30 books\, including his latest\, entitled\, “Trust.” He has been married for 57 years to Sharon and they have 5 daughters and 14 grandchildren. \nMr. Lewis Auerbach is a Compassionate Ottawa volunteer and Advisory Council member. He first met David Johnston in 1959 when they were both Harvard freshmen. Lewis has served as chair and/or member of a number of non-profit boards including Options Bytown\, Tamir\, Oxfam\, GCTC\, and the Hospice at Maycourt. He has produced programs for CBC Ideas and TV Ontario\, directed reports and studies for the Auditor General of Canada\, and has been a consultant on accountability and performance issues to government and unions. \nThe first 500 registrants will be able to join the session via Zoom; others will be redirected to the live-stream on YouTube via the Compassionate Ottawa channel. A recording of the webinar will be posted on the Compassionate Ottawa YouTube channel after the session airs.
URL:https://compassionateottawa.ca/event/conversations-with-leaders-trust-in-compassionate-communities/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar – Open to public
CATEGORIES:Online,Open to Public
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ORGANIZER;CN="Compassionate Ottawa":MAILTO:info@compassionateottawa.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210929T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210929T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T034724
CREATED:20210924T195421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210924T204632Z
UID:4182-1632924000-1632929400@compassionateottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Grief and Bereavement Workshop Series (Session 1 of 2)
DESCRIPTION:In support of the work of the HELP Ottawa Project through Christ Church Bells Corners (CCBC)\, CCBC members are invited to join a two-part workshop series on the topic of grief and bereavement. In the first session\, they will be guided through an interactive session by trained facilitators to increase their knowledge and comfort on the topic of grief and loss. They will also be provided with tools and techniques to have conversations with those around them experiencing grief to be able to better support them. \nThe second session will provide them an opportunity to explore and share their thoughts on this important subject matter in facilitated small group discussions. \nIf you are interested in organizing a workshop like this in your own community\, contact us today.
URL:https://compassionateottawa.ca/event/grief-and-bereavement-workshop-series-session-1-of-2/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar – Closed Event
CATEGORIES:Closed Event,Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Compassionate Ottawa":MAILTO:info@compassionateottawa.ca
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