Dying to Know
Our Monthly Education Program.
About The Webinar
This interactive workshop explores the use of narrative medicine for those approaching end of life, their care providers, and those interested in exploring issues of grief and loss through writing. Bring a paper and pen, your open mind, and a readiness to explore how we can write into the spaces that surround the end of life. We’ll begin with an introduction to narrative medicine, discuss issues of how to be safe and courageous in our writing, take a few quick deep dives into the experience of writing in the shadow of poetry using prompts, and end with a takeaway writing practice for resilience and wellbeing after the workshop ends. This workshop is for everyone; no writing experience is necessary.
Presenter: Paula Holmes-Rodman, PhD
Paula is an anthropologist, consultant, writer, and caregiver. Her original doctoral and postdoctoral work explored narrative repatriation, saint making, and postcolonial Indigenous identities, particularly among women in the American Southwest. Currently, Paula is pursuing an Advanced Certificate in Narrative Based Medicine at the University of Toronto, and is interested in illness narratives, solidarity storytelling, and health equity, especially in oncology spaces. She is an advocate for autistic cancer patients and has developed a guide to help support their cancer experiences. She has presented on caregiving, legacy, and storytelling and offered writing workshops through Ovarian Cancer Canada.
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About The Webinar
Dr. Powell’s presentation focuses on her research, which aimed to understand the perspectives of family members whose loved ones received MAiD and the factors that influenced their experience. Dr. Powell provides insights and recommendations for individuals, family members, and professionals based on this research. The goal is to ensure that when MAiD is part of an experience, the focus is on the individual and the family, including bereavement.
Presenter: Dr. Tracy Powell
Dr. Powell is a registered nurse and associate professor at the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Mount Royal University in Calgary, has a clinical background in oncology, cancer care, and palliative care. With over 20 years of experience in clinical practice and academia, Dr. Powell’s research program focuses on medical assistance in dying, in particular, the impact on family members and caregivers.
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