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SUMMARY:Conversations with Leaders - Bridging the Gap in Palliative Care for Francophones
DESCRIPTION:This live\, virtual event will feature a conversation between Benoît Hubert\, Chair of the Board of Hospice Care Ottawa\, and Marc Séguin\, Compassionate Ottawa volunteer. Together\, they will explore the need for palliative care services for Francophones in the Ottawa region\, discussing the current gaps in services and the importance of ensuring equitable access. The discussion will be conducted in French\, and there will be time for questions following the conversation. \nBenoît Hubert\nBenoît Hubert has led PGF Consultants since 2013\, specializing in strategic planning\, facilitation\, and capacity-building. With over 20 years of experience\, he has supported organizations in Canada and internationally\, including in West and Central Africa. A certified facilitator\, he emphasizes effective dialogue and strategic questioning. \nBenoît has worked with governments at all levels and holds degrees from the University of Ottawa and the University of Sussex. He is Chair of Hospice Care Ottawa and has served on the boards of Montfort Hospital\, the University of Ottawa\, and various francophone organizations. \nMarc Séguin\nMarc Séguin is the author of Advocacy in Aging\, a book about estate and healthcare planning for the living years. Marc has helped many families\, including his own\, plan for and deal with the inevitable changes associated with life transitions and aging. These experiences have enabled him to crystallize an approach\, in everyday language\, to maintaining continuity in financial affairs and personal care. Marc\, a father of three\, grandfather of two\, is married to his wife of 38+ years. He is an avid skier and loves the outdoors. \nREGISTER HERE**Conversation offered in French only
URL:https://compassionateottawa.ca/event/conversations-with-leaders-bridging-the-gap-in-palliative-care-for-francophones/
LOCATION:Zoom – Open to public
CATEGORIES:En ligne,Ouvert au public
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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\n\nTo register click here.\n\nWant to organize a workshop like this in your community? Contact us now!
URL:https://compassionateottawa.ca/event/advance-care-planning-ottawa-public-library-4/
LOCATION:Zoom – Open to public
CATEGORIES:En ligne,Online,Open to Public,Ouvert au public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230317T100000
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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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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! \n*Workshop on March 3rd offered in French only.
URL:https://compassionateottawa.ca/event/advance-care-planning-ottawa-public-library/
LOCATION:Zoom – Open to public
CATEGORIES:En ligne,Online,Open to Public,Ouvert au public
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SUMMARY:Grief and Bereavement - Centretown Community Health Centre
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 in-person 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. \nRegister by emailing groups@centretownchc.org
URL:https://compassionateottawa.ca/event/grief-and-bereavement-centretown-community-health-centre/
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Open to Public,Ouvert au public
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SUMMARY:Advance Care Planning Workshop - Barrhaven Manor Retirement Residence
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\nWant to organize a workshop like this in your community? Contact us now!\n\n\n\nTo register email jenna.lacharity2@reveraliving.com
URL:https://compassionateottawa.ca/event/advance-care-planning-workshop-barrhaven-manor-retirement-residence/
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Open to Public,Ouvert au public
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SUMMARY:Conversations avec des leaders – Au cœur du Passage: de l’accompagnement en fin de vie à la proche aidance
DESCRIPTION:Une conversation inspirante entre deux leaders! La plupart des gens sont mal à l’aise auprès des personnes mourantes et de leurs proches. Ils se demandent: Quoi faire? Quoi dire? Comment être? Myriam LaVoie et Lise Beauchemin s’entretiennent sur l’accompagnement en fin de vie et l’importance de prendre soin de soi\, même si cela semble impossible pour les personnes aidantes. Myriam et Lise comptent ensemble plus de 45 années d’expérience professionnelle en soins palliatifs pour adultes et pour enfants. Elles ont formé et accompagné de nombreuses équipes de bénévoles et de professionnels en Ontario et au Québec. Une période de questions suivra la conversation. \nInscrivez-vous iciMyriam LaVoie a plus de 35 ans d’expérience en soins palliatifs en tant qu’infirmière autorisée et gestionnaire de services bénévoles. Elle a complété sa maîtrise en sciences sociales à l’Université d’Ottawa. Elle partage ses connaissances et habiletés avec les bénévoles et les professionnelles qui œuvrent dans l’accompagnement en fin de vie. Son implication communautaire l’amène à Compassion Ottawa où elle collabore à l’élaboration des ateliers Le deuil et le chagrin. Myriam est auteure et écrivaine. Elle a publié: Au coeur du Passage: Amour\, espoir et réconciliation en fin de vie et When Death Knocks on Your Door: Care Partners in Oneness. \nLise Beauchemin est native de la ville d’Ottawa. Elle a est une fière franco-ontarienne qui a travaillé dans le domaine de la petite enfance comme éducatrice\, formatrice et bénévole pour la majorité de sa carrière. De plus\, elle a travaillé dans le domaine des soins palliatifs pédiatriques pour plus de 11 ans comme coordonnatrice de bénévoles. Lise partage sa vie avec son conjoint\, ses trois enfants et ses cinq petits-enfants. Elle est bénévole avec une maison de soins palliatifs et Compassion Ottawa. Pendant ses temps libres elle aime faire de la couture\, le vélo et le ski alpin.
URL:https://compassionateottawa.ca/event/conversations-avec-des-leaders-au-coeur-du-passage-de-laccompagnement-en-fin-de-vie-a-la-proche-aidance/
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