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SURRENDER, ALLOW, TRUST, ACCEPT
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Programs for patients with terminal illness and their caregivers
We have three different programs which support different needs
All our courses are FREE of charge and paid through BC Medical Services Plan
Prefatal classes
Knowledge is Power
Studies have shown that, once one has received a diagnosis of a terminal or life-limiting illness, they and their caregivers need to have information about the road ahead. Whether you've been given a prognosis of months or years, the 'not knowing' creates a sense of anxiety and fear. Information empowers you to make life decisions which align with your own values and priorities.
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This free 8 week online course is for anyone and/or their caregivers who has received a life-limiting diagnosis, whether or not they are receiving life prolonging treatments.
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You should take this course if you have:
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Metastatic cancer - on or off chemotherapy
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End stage kidney failure - on or off dialysis
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End stage heart failure
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End stage COPD
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Neurological diseases such as ALS
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Why don't I have any energy? Conversations with a physician about energy loss and how to manage
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What's wrong with my gut? Conversations with a physician about diet, appetite, nausea, constipation, diarrhea
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Why can't I catch my breath? Conversations with a physician about better breathing
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What financial issues can I plan for now? Conversations with a physician and social worker
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What is this process of dying? Conversations with a physician about natural death vs MAiD
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What does a funeral home do? Conversations with a physician and funeral director.
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How do I get my affairs in order? Conversations with a physician and a legal assistant
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What services are available to support me and how do I access them? Conversations with a physician on a palliative team.
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A New Beginning Without End
"We are not human beings on a spiritual journey. We are spiritual beings on a human journey.",
With a diagnosis of a terminal illness, you may have a sense of loss of who you are. Our identity lies with what we do, what we accomplish and what we have. When I begin to lose capacity to DO, then WHO am I?
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This free 8 week online group course offers teachings through wisdom stories and mindfulness-based skills. ​Our intention is to help you discover the spirit living in your human body, and to learn to walk with others on this path of growth and development as we surrender to LIVING as we walk together towards death.
You will meet weekly with a physician facilitator for the teaching sessions, then break off into smaller groups of 6-8 with a physician and therapist for deeper connection. We also have an opportunity to meet in-person on a retreat day to experience a sound bath as well as for more in-depth meditation and connection.
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You should take this course if you have:
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Metastatic cancer - on or off chemotherapy
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End stage kidney failure - on or off dialysis
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End stage heart failure
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End stage COPD
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Neurological diseases such as ALS
Best Three Months
How would you live differently IF you only had three months left?
This free 7 week online course is a practical and personal exploration of death. Designed to explore your priorities in the context of a three month death date, we use a combination of guided meditations, self-reflection and group discussion to facilitate goal setting. It covers the five domains of life: physical, mental, emotional, spiritual and practical.
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You should take this course if you have:
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Metastatic cancer - on or off chemotherapy
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End stage kidney failure - on or off dialysis
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End stage heart failure
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End stage COPD
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Neurological diseases such as ALS