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SUMMARY:AboutGrief: An Action Plan and New National Grief Portal
DESCRIPTION:Session resources\n\nSession summary notes\nYouTube session recording\n\n\nPart of our Grief & Bereavement Literacy ECHO Series \nThis session explores the Canadian Grief Alliance’s Next Steps Action Plan for Grief and Canada’s new National Grief portal\, launched in July 2025\, called Aboutgrief.ca. The portal aims to help people who are living with grief and those who are supporting others in their grief. It includes articles\, a resource map\, a Grief Assistant\, and a spot to ‘send’ messages. \nSession poster you can print and share linked here. \nPresenter: Marney Thompson\, M.A.\, Director of Bereavement Services\, Victoria Hospice Society \nThis series is for anyone interested in increasing their knowledge around grief and bereavement to support them personally or in their professional careers.
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/aboutgrief-an-action-plan-and-new-national-grief-portal/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Echo,Grief & Bereavement Literacy ECHO series
ORGANIZER;CN="BC Centre for Palliative Care-ECHO":MAILTO:echo@bc-cpc.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251125T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251125T131500
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SUMMARY:Waking Experiences of the Deceased: From Bereavement to End of Life
DESCRIPTION:Session resources\n\nSession summary notes\nSession recording: YouTube\n\n\nPart of our Grief & Bereavement Literacy ECHO Series \nThis session explores the moments when individuals report waking experiences of the deceased\, which can include seeing\, hearing\, smelling\, and feeling the touch of the deceased. Normalizing these experiences can help reduce distress in all those who experience them in bereavement and at the end of life. \nPoster you can print and share linked here. *This session is scheduled for 75min* \nPresenter: \n\nJoshua Black\, Ph.D. – Bereavement Initiatives Manager\, BC Centre for Palliative Care\n\nwith guests: \n\nMarney Thompson\, M.A.\, Director of Bereavement Services\, Victoria Hospice Society\nPaul Adams\, co-chair of the Canadian Grief Alliance\n\nThis series is for anyone interested in increasing their knowledge around grief and bereavement to support them personally or in their professional careers.
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/waking-experiences-of-the-deceased-from-bereavement-to-end-of-life/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Echo,Grief & Bereavement Literacy ECHO series
ORGANIZER;CN="BC Centre for Palliative Care-ECHO":MAILTO:echo@bc-cpc.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251027T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251027T131500
DTSTAMP:20260422T053305
CREATED:20250721T191759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T222730Z
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SUMMARY:Grief and Bereavement: A South Asian Perspective
DESCRIPTION:Session resources\n\nSession summary document\nSession recording: YouTube\n\n\nPart of our Grief & Bereavement Literacy ECHO Series \nThis workshop explores the unique experiences of grief and bereavement within the South Asian community. Gain insights and be better equipped to support this diverse immigrant group\, with varied cultural practices and faiths\, in a culturally sensitive manner. Poster you can print and share linked here. *This session is scheduled for 75min* \nPresenters: Jas Cheema\, MA \n\nThis series is for anyone interested in increasing their knowledge around grief and bereavement to support them personally or in their professional careers.
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/grief-and-bereavement-a-south-asian-perspective/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Echo,Grief & Bereavement Literacy ECHO series
ORGANIZER;CN="BC Centre for Palliative Care-ECHO":MAILTO:echo@bc-cpc.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250923T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250923T131500
DTSTAMP:20260422T053305
CREATED:20250619T202040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T195410Z
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SUMMARY:Grief in Systematically Oppressed Communities: Building Compassionate Relationships as a First Step
DESCRIPTION:Session resources\n\nSession summary document\nSession recording: YouTube\n\n\nPart of our Grief & Bereavement Literacy ECHO Series \nThis session centers on the importance of building compassionate\, trust-based relationships as an important step in supporting grief and bereavement in communities who are systematically oppressed. By prioritizing empathy and connection\, participants will explore ways to nurture meaningful relationships as a foundational step toward healing and support. Poster you can print and share linked here. \nPresenters: Jennie Biltek\, Client Services Coordinator\, Sunshine Coast Hospice Society\nStephanie Laing\, PhD(c)\, MSW\, RSW – Director of Operations\, Kelowna Homelessness Research Centre\nJaylene Scheible – Community Care Collaborator & Consultant \n\n\nThis series is for anyone interested in increasing their knowledge around grief and bereavement to support them personally or in their professional careers.
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/grief-in-systematically-oppressed-communities-building-compassionate-relationships-as-a-first-step/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Echo,Grief & Bereavement Literacy ECHO series
ORGANIZER;CN="BC Centre for Palliative Care-ECHO":MAILTO:echo@bc-cpc.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250828T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250828T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T053305
CREATED:20250401T172126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T225704Z
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SUMMARY:Experiencing Grief as a Health Care Provider
DESCRIPTION:Session resources\n\nSession recording: YouTube\nsession summary notes\n\nPart of our Grief & Bereavement Literacy ECHO Series \n\nFront-line nurses\, and clinicians\, carry the weight of repeated loss — sitting with patients in their final moments\, then moving immediately to the next urgent task. Research in hospice and palliative care shows this cumulative\, often unacknowledged grief impacts our emotional health\, our relationships with patients\, and our ability to sustain compassionate care over time. This session will weave clinical narratives with current evidence to explore how we can name\, honor\, and address professional grief — and why policy change\, including bereavement leave reform\, is essential to protect the wellbeing of care providers. \nPoster you can print and share linked here. \nPresenter: Laura Finkler-Kemeny\, RN Clinical Lead\, Serious Illness Communication\, BC Centre for Palliative Care \n\n  \nThis series is for anyone interested in increasing their knowledge around grief and bereavement to support them personally or in their professional careers.
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/experiencing-grief-as-a-health-care-provider/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Echo,Grief & Bereavement Literacy ECHO series
ORGANIZER;CN="BC Centre for Palliative Care-ECHO":MAILTO:echo@bc-cpc.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250731T120000
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SUMMARY:Inking the Bond
DESCRIPTION:Session resources\n\nSession summary notes\nsession recording: YouTube video\n\n\nPart of our Grief & Bereavement Literacy ECHO Series \nThis talk is a conversation about tattoos\, grief\, and growth. Stories will be drawn from research and personal experience. The three speakers are all social workers who love to talk about tattoos\, the intersection of taboo\, the connection to the deceased and the way they can contribute to the process of meaning making. \nPoster you can print and share linked here. \nPresenter: Susan Cadell\, PhD\, RSW Professor\, School of Social Work\, Renison University College \n\n  \nThis series is for anyone interested in increasing their knowledge around grief and bereavement to support them personally or in their professional careers.
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/inking-the-bond/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Echo,Grief & Bereavement Literacy ECHO series
ORGANIZER;CN="BC Centre for Palliative Care-ECHO":MAILTO:echo@bc-cpc.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250626T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250626T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T053305
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SUMMARY:Exploring the Power of Equine Therapy in Grief Support
DESCRIPTION:Session resources\n\n2025.06.26 Session summary notes\nSession recording: YouTube \n\n\nPart of our Grief & Bereavement Literacy ECHO Series \nThis session will have a presentation with time for Q & A. \nPoster you can print and share linked here. \nPresenter: Veronica Tod\, Grief Support Manager at Abbotsford Hospice and Grief Support Society \n\n  \nThis series is for anyone interested in increasing their knowledge around grief and bereavement to support them personally or in their professional careers.
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/exploring-the-power-of-equine-therapy-in-grief-support/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Echo,Grief & Bereavement Literacy ECHO series
ORGANIZER;CN="BC Centre for Palliative Care-ECHO":MAILTO:echo@bc-cpc.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250528T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250528T130000
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SUMMARY:Grief and Loss Along the Dementia Journey
DESCRIPTION:Session resources\n\nSession video recording: YouTube link\nDementia education: coping with change\, grief & loss – resources list\nSession summary and discussion\nPresentation slides\n\nPart of our Grief & Bereavement Literacy ECHO Series \n\nCare partners often experience a continuous and profound sense of loss as they walk alongside a person living with dementia. This webinar will delve into the unique challenges that care partners face\, illuminating the multifaceted nature of grief throughout the dementia journey. Participants will explore how grief manifests differently at various stages\, from early diagnosis to advanced disease progression. We will also address the often-overlooked emotional toll on care partners and provide strategies for recognition and support. \nPoster you can print and share linked here. \nPresenter: Susan Prosser\, Provincial Coordinator of Education at Alzheimer’s Society of BC \n\n  \nThis series is for anyone interested in increasing their knowledge around grief and bereavement to support them personally or in their professional careers.
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/grief-and-loss-along-the-dementia-journey/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Echo,Grief & Bereavement Literacy ECHO series
ORGANIZER;CN="BC Centre for Palliative Care-ECHO":MAILTO:echo@bc-cpc.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250423T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250423T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T053305
CREATED:20241211T232641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T225355Z
UID:33870-1745409600-1745413200@www.bc-cpc.ca
SUMMARY:Challenges and Resilience in the 2SLGBTQ+ Community: Exploring Grief and Bereavement Through a Holistic Framework
DESCRIPTION:Session resources:\n\nSession summary notes\nSession recording: YouTube link\n\n\nPart of our Grief & Bereavement Literacy ECHO Series \nThis session will discuss the challenges and resilience in the 2SLGBTQ+ community relating to grief and bereavement. Poster you can print and share linked here. \nPresenter: Geoff Straw\, M.A.\, Registered Clinical Counsellor \n\n  \nThis series is for anyone interested in increasing their knowledge around grief and bereavement to support them personally or in their professional careers.
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/challenges-and-resilience-in-the-2slgbtq-community-exploring-grief-and-bereavement-through-a-holistic-framework/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Echo,Grief & Bereavement Literacy ECHO series
ORGANIZER;CN="BC Centre for Palliative Care-ECHO":MAILTO:echo@bc-cpc.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250326T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250326T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T053305
CREATED:20241211T232356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T225347Z
UID:33868-1742990400-1742994000@www.bc-cpc.ca
SUMMARY:Walking Through Grief Together: Supporting Family Caregivers Through the Transition to Healing
DESCRIPTION:Session resources:\n\nsession summary notes\nSession recording: YouTube\nResource – Family caregivers of BC services\n\n\nPart of our Grief & Bereavement Literacy ECHO Series \nA 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. \nPresenter: Aaron Yukich\, Caregiver Rx Social Prescribing Project Lead\, Family Caregivers of British Columbia \n\n  \nThis series is for anyone interested in increasing their knowledge around grief and bereavement to support them personally or in their professional careers.
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/walking-through-grief-together-supporting-family-caregivers-through-the-transition-to-healing/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Echo,Grief & Bereavement Literacy ECHO series
ORGANIZER;CN="BC Centre for Palliative Care-ECHO":MAILTO:echo@bc-cpc.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250227T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250227T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T053305
CREATED:20241211T232121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T225338Z
UID:33862-1740657600-1740661200@www.bc-cpc.ca
SUMMARY:Understanding Grief in Canada: A Canadian Grief Alliance Perspective
DESCRIPTION:Session Resources:\n\nsession summary notes\nSession recording: YouTube\nCanadian Grief Alliance webpage\n\n  \n\nPart of our Grief & Bereavement Literacy ECHO Series \nPlease 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\, hear about the CGA Grief Chats and the questions and concerns voiced by grieving Canadians. Poster you can print and share linked here. \nPresenter: Marney Thompson\, Director of Bereavement Services\, Victoria Hospice Society \nPaul Adams\, Co-chair\, Canadian Grief Alliance \n\n  \nThis series is for anyone interested in increasing their knowledge around grief and bereavement to support them personally or in their professional careers.
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/understanding-grief-in-canada-a-canadian-grief-alliance-perspective/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Echo,Grief & Bereavement Literacy ECHO series
ORGANIZER;CN="BC Centre for Palliative Care-ECHO":MAILTO:echo@bc-cpc.ca
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