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, PalliLearn is for you.

Pilgrims Hospice Society is pleased to partner with Edmonton Public Library (EPL) for another round of PalliLearn, a series of short, interactive courses to help individuals develop the knowledge and confidence to offer meaningful support to their family, friends and community.

These free sessions take place at EPL’s Riverbend location (460 Riverbend Square, Rabbit Hill Road and Terwillegar Drive) and are facilitated by Pilgrims’ staff. Attend them all or only those that speak to you.

 

HOW TO HAVE CONVERSATIONS ABOUT DYING AND GRIEF

Monday, November 2 | 1:30 – 3:00pm

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 IS PALLIATIVE CARE?

Monday, November 16 |  1:30 – 3:00pm

Palliative care is more than you think. Learn what palliative care is and why it’s important in clear language so that you can share with the people around you.

WHAT MATTERS MOST?

Monday, November 30 | 1:30 – 3:00pm

Knowing what matters most in Palliative Care helps us to 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.

YOUR ROLE IN A COMPASSIONATE COMMUNITY

Monday, December 14 |  1:30 – 3:00pm

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.

PalliLearn course material was developed for use in Alberta by the Covenant Health Palliative Institute in collaboration with Palliative Care South Australia.