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	Books, Links, and More Cannabis in Canada About cannabis, process of legalization, health effects, addiction, medical use, applying for industry licenses, consumer... read more... Posted: October 16, 2018
	Tools for Practice Pain in Children with Cognitive Impairments who are Nonverbal The “Psychology Works” Fact Sheet: Pain in Children with Cognitive Impairments who are Nonverbal provides an excellent overview... read more... Posted: October 16, 2018
	Books, Links, and More Gastronomical CookBook: Eating Well, Always Eating Well, Always. These recipes have been developed by students from the Institut de tourisme et d’hôtellerie du Québec... read more... Posted: October 15, 2018
	Books, Links, and More Bill C-277: Framework on Palliative Care in Canada Act This enactment provides for the development of a framework designed to support improved access for Canadians to palliative... read more... Posted: October 12, 2018
	The Gallery Innovation Challenge - 2018 International Congress on Palliative Care Innovation Challenge - 2018 International Congress on Palliative Care read more... Posted: October 12, 2018
	Books, Links, and More Honoring the Mystery: Uplifting Insights from the Language, Visions and Dreams of the Dying The author shares a collection of stories from personal insights and professional experiences centered on the mysterious... read more... Posted: September 28, 2018
	Courses and Conferences Traumatic Bereavement When individuals experience a sudden, unexpected and/or violent death, we can anticipate that trauma is going to be part... read more... Posted: September 21, 2018
	Courses and Conferences Spirituality, Religion and Self-Care Dying, death and bereavement are universal experiences that call us into profound connection with questions of meaning, purpose... read more... Posted: September 21, 2018
	Courses and Conferences Secondary Traumatic Stress, Compassion Fatigue and Resilience An informative and interactive workshop designed for service providers in order to understand the conceptual impact of the... read more... Posted: September 21, 2018
	Courses and Conferences Secondary Traumatic Stress, Compassion Fatigue and Resilience An informative and interactive workshop designed for service providers in order to understand the conceptual impact of the... read more... Posted: September 21, 2018
	Courses and Conferences Palliative and End-of-Life Care This two-day workshop will provide an overview of grief and loss inherent to palliative and end-of-life care. Living with... read more... Posted: September 21, 2018
	Courses and Conferences Mindful Self-Compassion This one-day introductory, educational and experiential workshop will provide current research that supports the science... read more... Posted: September 21, 2018
	Courses and Conferences Grieving Children and Youth The dying and death of a family member or loved one has complex, profound and lasting effects for children and youth. Fearing... read more... Posted: September 21, 2018
	Courses and Conferences Grief Counselling The grief counselling workshop will take an in-depth look at some of the past, current and newer models of grief counselling... read more... Posted: September 21, 2018
	Courses and Conferences Complicated Grief Grief is a naturally complicated experience for those who suffer the loss of a strong attachment. This major life stressor... read more... Posted: September 21, 2018
	Courses and Conferences Bereaved Parents and Parents of Stillborn and Miscarried Children This two day workshop will examine many aspects and needs of parental grief following the death of a child. Regardless of... read more... Posted: September 21, 2018
	Books, Links, and More Access to Palliative Care in Canada This is the first time Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) is releasing a comprehensive report on access to... read more... Posted: September 19, 2018
	Books, Links, and More Widowed Parent The Widowed Parent project is committed to supporting widowed mothers and fathers with children in the home. This website... read more... Posted: September 10, 2018
	Books, Links, and More A Caregivers Guide: Cooking for Palliative Care and the Family This book is a collaborative effort with Hospice Niagara's staff, caregivers and palliative clients, a nutritionist, the... read more... Posted: September 10, 2018

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