Our Monthly Education Program.

Dying To Know, is open to anyone interested in various topics related to death and dying. These interactive sessions help in preparing for end-of-life, offer strategies for staying resilient through challenging times, and help care partners become more confident in their roles.

Dying to Know Seminars

Download a printable version of the Dying To Know Winter 2024 program.

Identifying & Prioritizing Caregiver Support

When: Tuesday, November 21, 2023 from 6:00 to 7:30 pm
Where: Online via Zoom
Cost: Free

The Caregiver Centred Care Competency Framework was introduced in the September 2023 Dying to Know Series. This presentation expands further on the foundational and advanced education available to effectively incorporate caregiver needs assessment in your practice as a health care provider.

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Fostering the Practices of Therapeutic Arts and Rituals in Palliative Care

When: Tuesday, January 23rd from 6:00 to 7:30 pm
Where: Online via Zoom
Cost: Free

Rituals and the therapeutic arts help us to acknowledge and honour in tangible ways, our human experience of living and dying. We will explore the meaning and the possibilities that can be expressed in rituals and art, during this session.

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Sexual Health in Palliative Care

When: Tuesday, February 20th from 6:00 to 7:30 pm
Where: Online via Zoom
Cost: Free

In this session we will be talking about what sexual health can mean in the context of serious illness and end-of-life, why sexuality and intimacy matter, and how to bring these topics into conversations about care.

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Dreams and Visions of the Deceased: Understanding Bereavement and End-of-Life Experiences

When: Tuesday, March 19th from 6:00 to 7:30 pm
Where: Online via Zoom
Cost: Free

The topic of dreams and visions of the deceased has been surprisingly overlooked in academic literature, which has hindered the support for the bereaved and those at end-of-life. This talk will explore the recent literature on dreams and visions of the deceased throughout the lifespan.

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Upcoming Session Topics 

  • Ambiguous Loss and Grief in Dementia (April)

 

Other Supports

Online Resources

Our resource library is an always-evolving collection of resources and information to support individuals and families facing any advanced illness or following a death. The resources are available to everyone and cover various illness, death, and grief topics. Browse the library to find content created by our team, links to resources from other organizations, and book recommendations for all ages.