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.
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, […]
Unlocking Dignity: How to Improve the Reintegration Experience of Justice-involved People with Life-limiting Illnesses into Community
onlineRegister Here Reintegrating into the community after incarceration is a complex process that requires a coordinated, inter-agency and interdisciplinary approach. For justice-involved individuals facing serious or life-limiting illnesses, access to patient-centred palliative care is essential—not only for symptom management but also for ensuring dignity, continuity of care, and social support. This session will create a […]
Walking Through Grief Together: Supporting Family Caregivers Through the Transition to Healing
onlineRegister Here Part of our Grief & Bereavement Literacy ECHO Series A discussion on the power of community support, self-advocacy, and meaning-making in helping family and friend caregivers transition from caregiving to grieving. Poster you can print and share linked here. Presenter: Aaron Yukich, Caregiver Rx Social Prescribing Project Lead, Family Caregivers of British […]
Frailty and Dementia: Essential Conversations with Families
onlineRegister Here For seniors with life-limiting illness and their families, we need gentle but realistic conversations about their medical conditions, changes in their abilities and function, their quality of life, and goals of care. With a gentle approach to medical truth-telling, we can avoid potentially burdensome medical interventions, prevent unnecessary suffering, and empower families to […]
Challenges and Resilience in the 2SLGBTQ+ Community: Exploring Grief and Bereavement Through a Holistic Framework
onlineRegister Here Part of our Grief & Bereavement Literacy ECHO Series This session will discuss the challenges and resilience in the 2SLGBTQ+ community relating to grief and bereavement. Poster you can print and share linked here. Presenter: Geoff Straw, M.A., Registered Clinical Counsellor This series is for anyone interested in increasing their knowledge […]
