During the winter months, we have transitioned back to indoor support walks every Tuesday from 10:00 to 11:00 am at the track on the second floor of the SLS Centre, followed by coffee time from 11:00 am to noon. Free passes are available for anyone who doesn't already have an [...]
Join us at our Children’s Grief Centre for an evening of information and Q & A about what it means to parent grieving children. We’ve heard from many parents that they would appreciate brief, concrete, direct, and accessible information as they navigate new situations with their grief and their children’s [...]
The St. Albert Grief Walks Program aims to create a supportive environment for those navigating grief. Nature has a unique way of teaching us about loss and healing, providing physical, emotional, and spiritual comfort. Our program encourages participants to engage with their surroundings while sharing their experiences with others who [...]
Join us for an informative session on Wills and Estates. This workshop will break down the essentials of planning for the future, what a will is, why it matters, how to choose an executor, and the key steps to protect your assets and support your loved ones. Whether you’re creating [...]
Connect with colleagues from across Alberta who deliver palliative and end of life care. This community of practice is ideal for clinicians, frontline champions, clinical educators, unit leaders and managers of hospices and palliative care units in Alberta and open to any site that delivers care to people with serious [...]
This two-day, in-person training follows the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association Training Program which is recognized across Canada. It will give volunteers, caregivers and interested community members the confidence to provide quality support services in any setting, whether that is in hospice, care centres or a private home. $25 - Entitles [...]
During the winter months, we have transitioned back to indoor support walks every Tuesday from 10:00 to 11:00 am at the track on the second floor of the SLS Centre, followed by coffee time from 11:00 am to noon. Free passes are available for anyone who doesn't already have an [...]
How to Talk to Children About Advanced Illness? Online session offers a welcoming space for learning and conversation. Led by a professional counsellor, each Q&A session delivers practical insights and helpful resources tailored to the real questions and concerns of those living with or impacted by an advanced illness. Registration [...]
The St. Albert Grief Walks Program aims to create a supportive environment for those navigating grief. Nature has a unique way of teaching us about loss and healing, providing physical, emotional, and spiritual comfort. Our program encourages participants to engage with their surroundings while sharing their experiences with others who [...]
This two-day training session will be a great opportunity for both current hospice volunteers and for Okotoks community members who my be considering hospice or in-home (Nav-CARE) volunteering roles. By fostering a deeper understanding of palliative care and enhancing skill sets, Foothills Country Hospice and the AHPCA aim to break [...]
Join us at our Children’s Grief Centre for an evening of information and Q & A about what it means to parent grieving children. We’ve heard from many parents that they would appreciate brief, concrete, direct, and accessible information as they navigate new situations with their grief and their children’s [...]
PalliLearn is a series of short public education courses that help people develop the knowledge and confidence to offer meaningful support when someone they know is sick, dying, caregiving or grieving. In this course, "What is Palliative Care?", you'll learn what palliative care is and why it’s important in clear [...]
The Palliative Institute is pleased to announce a new series of free webinars for psychosocial-spiritual professionals working in palliative and grief care in Alberta. This COP seeks to develop the clinical and self-care skills of professionals and provide opportunities to share and learn from each other on the 2nd Thursday [...]
Dying to Know education series provides in-depth coverage of topics related to advanced illness. Themes include; information on preparing for end-of-life, strategies for staying resilient through challenging times, and help for care partners to become more confident in their roles. When Hunger Fades: Ethics of Food at End-of-Life An examination [...]
PalliLearn is a series of short public education courses that help people develop the knowledge and confidence to offer meaningful support when someone they know is sick, dying, caregiving or grieving. In this course, "What Matters Most?", you'll learn how to identify and share what matters to you in your [...]
Explore how nature and creative expression can gently support grief with facilitator Jess Winnicki. Participants will learn simple, nature‑based and art‑making practices that can help grief move through the body in grounded, non‑clinical, and inclusive ways. This session is appropriate for care partners, staff, and community members of any background, [...]
What is Legacy Work? Online session offers a welcoming space for learning and conversation. Led by a professional counsellor, each Q&A session delivers practical insights and helpful resources tailored to the real questions and concerns of those living with or impacted by an advanced illness. Registration closes 24 hrs before [...]
Join us at our Children’s Grief Centre for an evening of information and Q & A about what it means to parent grieving children. We’ve heard from many parents that they would appreciate brief, concrete, direct, and accessible information as they navigate new situations with their grief and their children’s [...]
PalliLearn is a series of short public education courses that help people develop the knowledge and confidence to offer meaningful support when someone they know is sick, dying, caregiving or grieving. This course, "How to Have Conversations about Dying and Grief," provides practical tips on how to have caring and [...]
This two-day, in-person training follows the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association Training Program which is recognized across Canada. It will give volunteers, caregivers and interested community members the confidence to provide quality support services in any setting, whether that is in hospice, care centres or a private home. By fostering a deeper [...]