Upcoming Online + In-Person Workshops

Join our practical workshops and events, helping you understand, organize, manage and plan ahead for medical emergencies, complex illness and end-of-life.

Understanding Advance Care Planning - Presented by Connie Jorsvik of PatientPathways.ca
Sep
10

Understanding Advance Care Planning - Presented by Connie Jorsvik of PatientPathways.ca

  • Seasons Wesbrook Village Retirement Community (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

FREE - registration required. Advance Care Planning (ACP) is the umbrella term for planning ahead for a time when you are not able to speak for yourself. You will leave this in-person workshop with understanding, links and instructions for completing your critical ACP documents.

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Part 2 of 4-Part “Empowering Patients” Complete Workshop Series - Understanding Advance Care Planning
Sep
19

Part 2 of 4-Part “Empowering Patients” Complete Workshop Series - Understanding Advance Care Planning

  • West Vancouver Seniors Activity Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

$5 - Registration required. Join us for this in-person workshop to learn the whys and hows of Advance Care Planning (ACP) in BC, including how to identify and legally document your healthcare wishes, and gain confidence in discussing them with loved ones and providers.

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Part 4 of 4-Part “Empowering Patients” Complete Workshop Series - Understanding Resuscitation Options, Including “Heroics”
Oct
3

Part 4 of 4-Part “Empowering Patients” Complete Workshop Series - Understanding Resuscitation Options, Including “Heroics”

$5 - Registration required. Clearly understand what "heroic" measures in BC healthcare mean including the differences between CPR, life support, and resuscitation, and how to clearly communicate your wishes to loved ones and care providers.

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Part 3 of 3-Part “Planning Ahead for Medical Crisis” Workshop Series with Connie Jorsvik, Hosted by Pacific Spirit United Church
May
24

Part 3 of 3-Part “Planning Ahead for Medical Crisis” Workshop Series with Connie Jorsvik, Hosted by Pacific Spirit United Church

Registration is required. In Part 3 of this practical workshop series, Connie will provide in-depth insights into the differences between “heroics” and other forms of resuscitation - and why understanding these, and knowing what you want, can profoundly matter in the emergency room.

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Part 2 of 3-Part “Planning Ahead for Medical Crisis” Workshop Series with Connie Jorsvik, Hosted by Pacific Spirit United Church
May
3

Part 2 of 3-Part “Planning Ahead for Medical Crisis” Workshop Series with Connie Jorsvik, Hosted by Pacific Spirit United Church

Registration is required. In Part 2 of this practical 3-part workshop, Connie will guide you through the process of determining, writing down and preparing legally binding documents that outline your, or a loved ones, medical wishes in case of emergency or end of life.

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Part 1 of 3-Part “Planning Ahead for Medical Crisis” Workshop Series with Connie Jorsvik, Hosted by Pacific Spirit United Church
Mar
22

Part 1 of 3-Part “Planning Ahead for Medical Crisis” Workshop Series with Connie Jorsvik, Hosted by Pacific Spirit United Church

Registration required. Pacific Spirit United Church presents Part 1: Navigating the BC Healthcare System of this practical 3-part in-person workshop series. In this session, Connie Jorsvik of PatientPathways.ca will help us understand how to navigate a healthcare crisis amid the complexities of the BC healthcare system.

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Understanding “Heroics” & Resuscitation - Presented by Connie Jorsvik of PatientPathways.ca
Feb
28

Understanding “Heroics” & Resuscitation - Presented by Connie Jorsvik of PatientPathways.ca

  • West Vancouver Recreation Centre - Cedar Room (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

$5 - registration required. There is a tremendous lack of understanding about what these terms mean, and it is vital to understand them before a health crisis. You will leave this in-person workshop with a sense of what you want, and what is appropriate for where you are in your health journey.

NOTE: Must have attended Feb. 21st workshop on Advance Care Planning to attend.

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Understanding Dementia and Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD): An evening with Dr. Stefanie Green, Canada‘s Top MAiD Advisor
Nov
21

Understanding Dementia and Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD): An evening with Dr. Stefanie Green, Canada‘s Top MAiD Advisor

$25 - Registration here. Dementia is a qualifying diagnosis for MAiD, but misinformation and misunderstanding surround the application and approval process.

Want accurate information about this highly nuanced topic? Join us for this exclusive event online with Dr. Stefanie Green to get your questions answered.

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Understanding “Heroics” & Resuscitation - Presented by Connie Jorsvik of PatientPathways.ca
Oct
18

Understanding “Heroics” & Resuscitation - Presented by Connie Jorsvik of PatientPathways.ca

  • West Vancouver Recreation Centre - Cedar Room (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

$5 - registration required. There is a tremendous lack of understanding about what these terms mean, and it is vital to understand them before a health crisis. You will leave this in-person workshop with a sense of what you want, and what is appropriate for where you are in your health journey. *Must have attended Oct. 4th Advance Care Planning workshop.*

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Navigating the BC Healthcare System”, a step-by-step guide by Connie Jorsvik - recently endorsed on Global TV by beloved palliative care Dr. Paul Sugar - will be available for purchase at all in-person events at a special event price.