FREE basic course for all members of the community.
Whether you’re caring for a loved one or simply want to support others with confidence and compassion, our new PalliLearn series is for you.
PalliLearn is a series of short, interactive courses designed to help individuals develop the knowledge and confidence to offer meaningful support to their family, friends and community. The courses are presented by Pilgrims’ staff, are free to attend and are available to anyone with an interest in palliative care.
All classes take place at Pilgrims’ Roozen Family Hospice Centre, 9808 148 Street NW, Edmonton.
CLASS descriptions
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YOUR ROLE IN A COMPASSIONATE COMMUNITY
Compassionate Communities are networks of support around people experiencing serious illness, death and grief. Gain information and ideas about how to nurture Compassionate Communities near you.
WHAT IS PALLIATIVE CARE?
Palliative care is more than you think. Learn what palliative care is and why it’s important in clear language that you can share with the people around you.
HOW TO HAVE CONVERSATIONS ABOUT DYING AND GRIEF
Conversations about dying and grief are important but can be hard. This course provides practical tips on how to have caring and compassionate conversations on these topics with friends, family, co-workers and neighbours.
WHAT MATTERS MOST?
Knowing what matters most helps us live well now and in the future. Learn how to identify and share what matters to you in your life and in your care as well as how to find out and support what matters to the people close to you.