Education Day 2024 Opening Keynote, Paul Born
Belief in the power of community is at the heart of Paul’s life and work. He brings the joy of belonging to all that he does. He has been called a “master practitioner” as he supports communities move beyond individualism and isolation and into a deepened process of relationship-building that results in whole community change.
The three “sisters” of community engagement are: Inform - Consult - Involve. When people have good information, they feel empowered to join in. When people are consulted they know their ideas are valued. When people are involved they take ownership and are committed to the outcome. Come build community with us!
Breakout Session on Values Conflicts at End-of-Life
In this workshop, participants will reflect on values involved in end-of-life care, including individual, professional and societal level values.
Participants will also reflect on the meaning and dimensions of suffering at end-of-life and learn skills to help negotiate emerging values conflicts at end of life
Breakout Session on Trauma Informed Palliative Care
Over 75% of Canadian adults report having traumatic exposure in their lifetime. The session encourages participants to reflect on where trauma might be showing up in their work, how to recognize it, and what to do to care for themselves and for the people they support. Participants will be invited to engage in several experiential exercises.
Breakout Session on Building your Toolbox for the Final Days & Hours
This panel style session will provide attendees with the “Top 10” practical hard and soft-skills for the care, communication with, and navigation, of patients and families who are in their final days and hours.
Drawing on both evidence based and experiential practice, we are hoping to build up our community of care providers by sharing our knowledge from community palliative care.
Breakout Session on Deprescribing in Palliative Care
The workshop aims to help participants feel more comfortable with medication deprescribing in patients undergoing a palliative approach to care; specifically looking at considerations towards end-of-life care.
Participants will work through example cases to apply and discuss deprescribing concepts.
Breakout Session on Deepening Community
Engage with Paul after his keynote in this facilitated conversation exploring the role of community in palliative care.
We will discuss the challenges and opportunities for community building in the care we receive as care givers and the care we provide. This is a practical and collective workshop where you will hear and share stories of the power of community in palliative care.
Excursion session on Zen Doodling: Drawing Together – A Calm Connection
In this 25 minute excursion, learn about the incredible mind, body, and spirit benefits of Zen Doodling. Zen Doodle is a style of drawing that uses structured patterns and creates a sense of calm, mindfulness, and connection.
In this session, we will create a Neurographic doodle. These are designed to capture how our body responds to certain circumstances and can transform feelings of fear, worry, or frustration into something more calming and peaceful. Past participants of this session report meditative responses and a sense of connection when creating with others.
Excursion session on Evoke The Joy from the Heart of Your Tune! Jazz Lounge Drop in
“We are illuminating playfulness together through our music. Such a practice requires devotion and attention while also giving us such a sense of wonder and awe. Ultimately building communities that value kindness and authenticity."
Excursion session on Crystal Bowl Sound Journey
Join Julie for her Crystal Bowl Sound Journey!
Excursion session on Embodied Connection: Reigniting the relevance of the body-mind in witnessing ourselves and others
When was the last time you let the innate wisdom of your body be your guide? Why is this even relevant to our work in palliative care?
Join us as we practice the art of unconditional compassionate presence through self-initiated movement and imagery. Attune to yourself and explore how our relationship to our Self impacts how we are present with others.
Closing Keynote, Julia Sneyd
TRUST: The foundation of perspective
BREATH: The importance of presence
COMMUNITY: The power of expression, support & compassion
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