Events for Health-Care Professionals
The team at BCCPC has gathered links to education events designed for Health Care Providers caring for people affected by life-limiting illness. The events are not created or endorsed by BCCPC unless stated in the description.
Grief Chats Q&A
onlineJoin grief specialists Maxxine Rattner (MSW, RSW) and Marney Thompson (MA, RCC) for the first Grief Chats Q&A – a monthly webinar where they will respond to your questions about loss and grief. Click to Register
Flexing Your Core ECHO-Domain 6: Loss, Grief, and Bereavement (Fall 2024)
Session Resources session summary notes: FYC ECHO session Domain 6: Grief, Loss & Bereavement In this session we will discuss how each person’s grief experience is unique. Participants will work through scenarios discussing ways to support patients and colleagues.
Talk Living to Me: experiencing life-limiting illness behind bars
onlineSession Resources: Session recording: YouTube Presentation slides Session summary notes: 2024.11.13 Experiencing life-limiting illness behind bars ECHO Complex socio-political causes continue to increase the carceral population locally and globally, with more individuals aging and dying in prisons. Despite international recognition of the importance of palliative care as a shared universal right, a health equity gap […]
Flexing Your Core ECHO-Domain 7: Professional & Ethical Practice (Fall 2024)
Sessions Resources Session summary notes: FYC-Domain-7-Professional-Ethical-Practice-session-summary-notes.pdf In this session we will identify and discuss common ethical issues in palliative care and we will talk through steps to take in addressing ethical issues by discussing a case scenario.
Flexing Your Core ECHO-Domain 2: Cultural Safety & Humility (Fall 2024)
Session resources session summary: Cultural Safety & Humility FYC Nov 26 This session explores concepts such as privilege and how it can lead to culturally inappropriate care. Scenarios will be presented to learners and the session will focus on recognizing ways to respond, identifying that each individual we care for is unique, and understanding personal […]
Grief Chats Q&A
onlineJoin grief specialists Maxxine Rattner (MSW, RSW) and Marney Thompson (MA, RCC) for the first Grief Chats Q&A – a monthly webinar where they will respond to your questions about loss and grief. Click to Register
Flexing Your Core ECHO-Domain 8: Self-care (Fall 2024)
Session resources summary notes: 2024.12.10 Flexing Your Core Domain 8 - Self-Care As healthcare providers we know self-care is important yet it’s something many of us may not take time to reflect on. In this session we will reflect on our own self-care needs in relation to supporting patients approaching end of life. We will […]
BCEHS Approach to Essential Conversations
onlineSession Resources Session recording: YouTube Presentation slides Session summary notes This session will explore the vital role paramedics in British Columbia play in supporting patients and their families during palliative emergencies. We'll discuss strategies for effective communication and collaboration, enhancing care delivery at critical moments. Your participation will contribute to a deeper understanding of how […]
The Power of Social Connection: Explore the Evidence-based Impact of Friendly Calls on People, Communities, and the Healthcare System
onlineSession Resources Presentation slides: 2025.02.05 - Red Cross Friendly Calls ECHO session slides Presentation recording: YouTube  Session presentation summary notes This session is open to anyone wanting to learn about a nationally accessible social prescription, Red Cross Friendly Calls program What if we told you, that a meaningful connection was just a phone call away? Join […]
Reimagining a Hospice Model of Care
Session Resources YouTube session recording link PowerPoint slides Session summary notes Part of the All Together ECHO Series This series is a compassionate communities initiative, open to health care providers, volunteers, volunteer lead organizations, community groups, and individuals looking to be inspired by and learn from others developing compassionate communities. Session description: Shifting landscapes in […]
Understanding Grief in Canada: A Canadian Grief Alliance Perspective
onlineRegister Here Part of our Grief & Bereavement Literacy ECHO Series Please join Paul and Marney for this ECHO session where they will share insights and updates from the Canadian Grief Alliance (CGA). Learn about the CGA national grief survey and professional consultation results and the needs that were identified through these projects. Also, […]
