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Grief and Bereavement: A South Asian Perspective

Session resources Session summary document Session recording: YouTube Part of our Grief & Bereavement Literacy ECHO Series This 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 […]

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Men’s Sheds of BC – Men Helping Men Through Social Connection and Support

Session resources: Session summary notes Session recording: YouTube Part of the All Together ECHO Series Men’s Sheds of BC is a trailblazing organization dedicated to fostering a sense of belonging amongst men and addressing social isolation and loneliness. Men’s Sheds of BC offers a welcoming, peer-supported space to help men, both young and old, who

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Islanders Helping Islanders – Quadra’s Rural Vision for Wrap-around Palliative Care

Session resources Session Summary Note Session recording: YouTube Part of the All Together ECHO Series How does a small rural community with limited medical resources and aging volunteers enhance supports for people with life-changing illness and their families? Join Quadra Island Compassionate Community’s project team to share approaches, including educating the community to help themselves

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Grief in Systematically Oppressed Communities: Building Compassionate Relationships as a First Step

Session resources Session summary document Session recording: YouTube Part of our Grief & Bereavement Literacy ECHO Series This 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

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Empowering Palliative Patients and Families in BC: A Unique Palliative Navigation Program

Session resources: Session recording link: YouTube Session summary note Part of the All Together ECHO Series This volunteer-based program has supported palliative patients and families from the Ismaili Community in the Lower Mainland since 2017. The presenter will share the team’s key experiences and learnings and will review the unique tools that the program has

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Flexing Your Core ECHO-Ethical practice, Education, Evaluation, Quality Improvement & Research (Summer 2025)

Session resources Session summary notes 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. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss how education, evaluation, QI and research are important in palliative care context.

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Flexing Your Core ECHO-Care Planning, Collaborative Practice & Advocacy (Summer 2025)

Session resources Session summary notes We will identify the importance of determining a person’s goals for their care at end of life and discuss key elements of anticipatory care planning along with some ideas on what advocacy in your role can look like. Part of our Flexing Your Core ECHO series

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Flexing Your Core ECHO-Self-care (Summer 2025)

Session resources Session summary notes As healthcare providers we know self-care is important yet it’s something many of us may not take time to reflect on. This session we will reflect on our own self-care needs in relation to supporting patients approaching end of life. We will also discuss ways to support each other as

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Flexing Your Core ECHO-Loss, Grief & Bereavement (Summer 2025)

Session resources Session discussion summary 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. Part of our Flexing Your Core ECHO series

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Flexing Your Core ECHO-Optimizing Comfort & Quality of Life & Last Days and Hours (Summer 2025)

Session resources Session discussion summary This session is an introduction to promoting comfort and quality of life for people with life-limiting illness. Learners will discuss applying the steps of symptom management and supporting wellness to a case study. We will also discuss what the last days and hours of someone’s life can look like as

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