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.
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
onlineSession Resources: presentation slides session summary notes Session recording: YouTube Canadian Grief Alliance webpage 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 […]
Unlocking Dignity: How to Improve the Reintegration Experience of Justice-involved People with Life-limiting Illnesses into Community
onlineSession resources Session presentation slides Session summary notes Presentation recording: YouTube 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 […]
Walking Through Grief Together: Supporting Family Caregivers Through the Transition to Healing
onlineSession resources: presentation slides session summary notes Session recording: YouTube Resource - Family caregivers of BC services 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 […]
Frailty and Dementia: Essential Conversations with Families
onlineSession resources Session recording: YouTube Session summary notes: Frailty & Dementia ECHO session Apr 17, 2025 summary Dementia Booklet Frailty Roadmap for Family 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. […]
Challenges and Resilience in the 2SLGBTQ+ Community: Exploring Grief and Bereavement Through a Holistic Framework
onlineSession resources: Session summary notes Presentation slides Session recording: YouTube link 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 […]
Planetary Health in Hospice Palliative Care Building Climate Resilience and Low Carbon Health Systems
onlineSession resources Presentation slides Session summary notes Session recording: YouTube Join us in exploring the topic of Planetary Health in Hospice Palliative Care. This session will introduce you to ways to prepare for climate-related emergencies and how to create climate-informed health programs. Presenters will share, from their British Columbia context, their experiences in kidney care […]
FREE May Webinar – PSWs Share their Passion and Insights on Hospice & Palliative Care
onlineAn inspiring webinar featuring Courtney Murrell, Myke Dyer, and Matthew Hicks who are three dedicated PSWs/HCAs from the field of Hospice and Palliative care. Hear firsthand stories about their experiences, challenges, and triumphs in making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families.
Grief and Loss Along the Dementia Journey
onlineSession resources Session video recording: YouTube link Dementia education: coping with change, grief & loss - resources list Session summary and discussion Presentation slides Part of our Grief & Bereavement Literacy ECHO Series Care partners often experience a continuous and profound sense of loss as they walk alongside a person living with dementia. This webinar […]
