Florence Vanstone, BSW, rsw The Caregivers Journey: Awaken your Virtues When Life Unravels (Public Stream) Patient Centered Care: Embracing the Caregiver s Journey (Professional Stream) Christine ayling, BSW, rsw The Caregivers Journey: Awaken your Virtues When Life Unravels (Public Stream) Patient Centered Care: Embracing the Caregiver s Journey (Professional Stream) BSW, RSW, an Oncology and Home Care Social Worker, and member of the Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology and Caregiver to a husband with a terminal diagnosis. Florence s passion for social work was ignited in the early 80 s as a counselor at a Women s Resource Centre in Winnipeg. She took this knowledge and experience to Northern Manitoba as a trainer, counselor and advocate for economic and social inclusion. This social worker, wife, mother and grandmother understands the need for human connection, resiliency and perseverance intimately. Florence s husband was diagnosed with advanced terminal cancer two years ago. With this experience, she has emerged able to give voice to the parallel journey that caregivers experience which at times are invisible in patient centered care. She now works with families facing similar circumstances using a strengths-based perspective to assist families in making the most of what they have learned along the way. She is a mental health Social Worker and trained as a Virtues Project facilitator in 2002. Embracing the values of this project has changed the way Christine views herself in this world and how she works with colleagues, clients, and students. The Virtues Project initiative encourages health professionals develop the language and context for fostering the qualities to be purposeful, mindful, loving, gentle, assertive, connected, compassionate, fully human, human beings. It is about the powerful connection and relationship to those around us. Christine is a wife, sister, daughter, mother, social worker, parent advocate, and singer. As Florence says we (families) all have stuff, how we get through it is what gives us character, so embrace that journey for it has gifts as well. The Caregivers Journey (Public stream) The moment you learn a loved one is terminally ill you begin navigating parallel journey that you really have little control over. Decisions will be made and your life will change in ways you never imagined. Far from the valiant platitudes, the shadow side of caregiving can be lonely, frightening and isolating. Expectations abound and pressures mount so where do you turn? This workshop will help you awaken to the virtues within, build a culture of character and create a companionizing community. Patient Centered Care: Embracing the Caregiver s Journey (Professional Stream) In a world of patient centered care, we want to invite the caregiver as part of the team and often find their input invaluable. In this workshop participants will: Begin to embrace the powerful possibilities of the teachable moments that come as a result of engaging with the caregiver/caregivee team. Develop a sense of the power of vulnerability and its ability to build a healing connection and collaborative space with the caregiver/caregivee team. Be introduced to the art of companioning, where the balance between compassion and detachment is explored providing some initial tools. Learn to create the kind of boundaries that honour the spirit and allow for the possibility that this parallel journey still holds moments of grace and joy and growth.
Tim has been practicing law in Grande Prairie since 2006 and is currently a partner with the law firm Kay McVey Smith & Carlstrom LLP. He practices primarily in the areas of Commercial Finance, Business Acquisitions/Sales, and Estate Planning, Probate and Administration. Born and raised in Yellowknife, NWT Tim has a great love for the outdoors. Tim is married to Kirsty and together they have 3 young sons who keep them very busy. Tim has also been a sessional instructor at the Grande Prairie Regional College, coached the Peace Wapiti Wrestling Club, been an active member of the local archery league, competed in mountain running endurance races, bow hunted elk in the wild-lands of the Peace Region, served on the music team at his local church, and learned to operate his John Deere Tractor on his new farm. timothy W.u. Bayly, llb Estate Planning Seminar (Myth Buster Edition) (Public Stream) Estate Planning Seminar (Myth Buster Edition) (Public Stream) Tim s presentation will dissolve the myths around estate planning and facilitate an understanding of power of attorney, personal directives, wills/estate planning, and estate/probate administration and what this means to you.
Willa graduated from the College of Pharmacy in Saskatoon, SK in 2006. Since graduating, she has worked in retail pharmacy and at Pharmacy on Call through Rexall which provides a variety of compounding and clinical services. Willa has certificates in pain management and non-sterile and bio-identical compounding. Willa is also a certified geriatric pharmacist and menopause practitioner. In her spare time, she enjoys a good game of squash, as well as travelling, and hiking. Alternate Medication Routes in Symptom Management ( Professional Stream) Willa Chan, BSp, Cgp, CMp Alternate Medication Routes in Symptom Management (Professional Stream) Symptom management in the palliative population becomes more challenging when swallowing medications is no longer a viable option. In this presentation the participant will: Identify what is pharmacy compounding Comprehend why it is a viable alternative in the palliative population. Integrate compounding knowledge into the management of specific symptoms.
Sharon s educational background is in nursing and workplace learning. She currently works as an education consultant for Advance Care Planning Goals of Care Calgary Zone. In this role Sharon develops and facilitates learning about advance care planning in both public and healthcare venues with a specific interest in Long Term Care and Care of the Elderly. Sharon is a born and raised Calgarian married with 2 adult children and she enjoys spending time with her granddaughter who is 16 months. Having the Conversation: How to Engage in Advance Care Planning (Professional Stream) Sharon iversen, rn, MC ed education Consultant Having the Conversation: How to Engage in Advanced Care Planning (Professional Stream) Having the Conversation: How to Engage in Advance Care Planning (Public Stream) Advance Care Planning literature suggests that clinicians often feel uncomfortable engaging in conversations with patients about their wishes and values around health care decision making. In this presentation the participant will: Explore why having ACP conversations are critical Identify ways for clinicians to start these important conversations. Develop the skills necessary to engage in advance care planning to ensure patients wishes are reflected in the care that is provided. Having the Conversation: How to Engage in Advance Care Planning (Public Stream) Although many of us identify a need and desire for engaging in conversations about wishes and values related to health care and end of life care, there is often uncertainty about how to approach this topic with our family, our loved ones, or those that we care for. In this presentation we will talk about why these conversations are so important, and look at some practical tools and resources that are available to enhance our ability to have meaningful conversations as part of the advance care planning process.
Dr. Angela Barreth grew up in Nova Scotia and went to medical school at Dalhousie University in Halifax. In 1999, she came to University of Alberta to complete her family medicine training and an extra year of training in Palliative Care. In 2001, she married Drew Barreth and they are very thankful for their 3 children. She provides palliative care to patients in a variety of settings, including her office, the hospital, hospice and patients' home. Dr. Barreth hopes to bring Jesus' comfort, care, hope and love to patients and their families as they walk through "the valley of the shadow of death" by the power of the Holy Spirit. dr. angela Barreth, (CCFp) Palliative Emergencies in Palliative Care (Professional Stream) Palliative Emergencies in Palliative Care (Professional Stream) In Palliative Care where death is an expected outcome, emergencies are those conditions which if left untreated will seriously threaten the quality of life remaining. In this presentation the participants will: Identify palliative care emergencies. Know how to respond to palliative care emergencies Know how to prepare for palliative emergencies.
Sarah Brown is a clinical nurse specialist with the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Palliative Care Program and Canadian Virtual Hospice. She has a particular interest in pain management and the end-of-life care needs of the elderly in all clinical settings. As a member of the Canadian Virtual Hospice clinical team, Sarah helps develop and review content for virtualhospice.ca and respond to questions submitted to Ask a Professional. Sarah has her Masters of Nursing degree from the University of Manitoba. Canadian Virtual Hospice: Supporting Caregivers on their Journey (Public Stream) Sarah Brown, rn, Mn, ChpCn(C), CnS Canadian Virtual Hospice: Supporting Caregivers on their Journey (Public Stream) Canadian Virtual Hospice: Supporting Day-to-Day Clinical Excellence (Professional Stream) Learn about the needs and concerns of Canadians affected by life-limiting illness, loss and care giving. Explore the wealth of resources and special features available on this interactive, bilingual national website to support family members, friends and volunteers providing care. Join us to discover how Canadian Virtual Hospice supports you in your important caregiver role. Canadian Virtual Hospice: Supporting Day-to-Day Clinical Excellence (Professional Stream) Join us to discover how Canadian Virtual Hospice elevates the quality of palliative care and supports you in your day-to-day clinical practice. In this presentation the participant will: Identify the information needs and concerns of patients, families and health care providers related to palliative care across all settings and in particular those in rural and northern communities. Assess the practical, accessible, and multidisciplinary resource available on Canadian Virtual Hospice to enhance patient and family access to palliative care information and support. Explore the wealth of resources available on the Canadian Virtual Hospice website to support evidence-based palliative care practice. Recognize Canadian Virtual Hospice s role in building capacity in local teams and supporting practitioners in the delivery of quality palliative care regardless of location.