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A LITTLE LESS AFRAID is a workshop designed to help you gently befriend your fear of dementia.
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Dr. Lauren Daley shares candid discussion about the challenges and rewards of palliative care, diving into a meaningful conversation about providing compassionate care within a flawed and fractured medical system, and exploring opportunities for family members, doulas, and doctors to collaborate, with an aim to providing comprehensive support and care throughout the palliative care journey.
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With Special Guest
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Join community doula and educator, Francesca Lynn Arnoldy, for an introduction to "Death Journaling," the inspiration behind her new book, The Death Doula’s Guide to Living Fully and Dying Prepared. During this workshop, participants will feel invited to reflect back, turn inward, and plan ahead with intention and insight, focusing on introspection as well as extending care to others.
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Jan Booth, Hospica Palliative Care Nurse, End of Life Coach, Doula and Educator shares how doulas might bring a coaching skill set into our work of end-of-life planning conversations? How would a deeper understanding of the art and science of coaching change the conversations we’re having with others?
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Christa Ovenell, AKA “Death’s Apprentice” tackles how shaky confidence, feelings of uncertainty, and impostor syndrome can impact the professional growth and well-being of emerging (and established!) End of Life Doulas.
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Join Megan Sheldon, BE CEREMONIAL, as we explore the role of ritual in self care and community care, inspiring you with tangible ideas to create ceremonies for yourself, your clients, and your community.
During this workshop, Megan guides us on how to craft a ritual, structure a ceremony, and reimagine the role of ritual in our own lives.
Explore the neuroscience of ritual including how creating intentional ways to process change can support our mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical health.
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Join Lisa Pahl, Hospice Social Worker, and Lori LoCicero, Freelance Writer and Widow, both co-creators of The Death Deck and The EOL Deck for Professionals as they share their expertise on ways to have these conversations with clients and families.
The EOL Deck for Professionals is featured in this workshop.
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Join Susan Oppie of One Wash Cloth, as she explores how we can bring ritual back to the death bed, and how ONE WASH CLOTH was intended to help families and loved ones do just that.
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Join Dr. Karen Wyatt, of End of Life University when she shares her lived experience and insight into suicide, and her personal story of impact of her father's death by suicide. All with the intention of helping us understand how we can help after a suicide death.
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Join Lauren Clark, President of Bridge C-14, as she provides information on Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) in Canada, the legalities, safe guards and challenges, and how Bridge C-14 is providing support to individuals considering MAiD, and those who have had a loved one die by MAiD.
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Join Lisa Pahl, Hospice Social Worker and Co-creator of the Death Deck, as she shares lived experiences and case studies that demonstrate the impacts for individuals and families when someone lives beyond prognosis.
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Join Peter Topping, Executive Director of The Memorial Society of BC and learn about the value of memorial societies across North America, the benefits they provide to members and why you should know about them.
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Join Maggie Gannon of HAVEN, as she explores Dignity and Legacy Therapy, and the evidence based research used to develop the HAVEN doula business platform to enhance client services and business efficiencies.
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Join Christa Ovenell, Death's Apprentice as she shares important information on what to expect after death occurs, in various settings, such as hospital, care facility, hospice or home.
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"Death Doula Network International webinars are informative without being overwhelming, encourage meaningful participation, and are serious while including humour. Well rounded all the way around!!"
Join Deathwalker Creations in exploring how to honour or dead, and honour ourselves with the Perpetual Death Days Calendar
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Join Dr. Angela Gutzer of White Feather Mobile Veterinarian Services, as she explores palliative and end of life care for animals.
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An evening in casual conversation with Barbara Karnes, RN and creator of end of life education, AND Karen Wyatt, MD - End of Life University.
Discussing pain management, fear at end of life, hospice and the opportunity for relationships between hospice and death doulas.
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THE MAGIC OF MUSIC AND LAUGHTER
Levity, Laughter & Loss
with
JO-ANNE HAUN - END OF LIFE ALTERNATIVES
and
ROBIN RUSHTON, LAUGHTER YOGA LEADER
Jo-Anne and Robin lead us in experiences that remind us the value and importance of music and laughter.
Experience how both can help us with daily struggles as well as our grief and loss.
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THE INVISIBLE THREADS OF GRIEF: CONNECTING OUR PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE with
LESLIE BULLER-HAYES, STONEHEDGE TRANSITIONS
and
ROSEANNE DESMARAIS, HEART TO HEART PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES
Leslie & RoseAnne lead us in conversation, exploring the impact of stories, and how storytelling can change the way we navigate and process our grief. Storytelling is the invisible thread of grief that connects us to our past, present, and future.
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HOW TO CREATE MEANINGFUL CEREMONIES FOR END OF LIFE, with MEGAN SHELDON, BE CEREMONIAL
Megan's workshop explores what makes a ritual meaningful, how to structure a ceremony, and what you can do to bring more ritual into those seemingly invisible moments that often surround death, dying, and grief.
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COMPASSION FATIGUE, with Romney PIEROG, BA, RN CFE (c)
Compassion Fatigue Educator
Compassion Fatigue is real and most especially for health care providers and caregivers. It impacts our relationships, our work, and our ability to function. It seeps into every part of our daily life. Compassion Fatigue is a crisis.
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FACILITATION SKILLS 2.0
A DDNBC EXCLUSIVE
This workshop is for anyone preparing for a presentation and wanting to leave a lasting impression through engaging and influential Facilitation Skills.
Be sure to also check out Facilitation Skills 101, recorded April 8, 2021
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CREATING POWERFUL PRESENTATIONS
A DDNBC EXCLUSIVE
How to begin in creating powerful presentations with tips and tricks to create interest and engagement.
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WHAT'S IN YOUR DOULA KIT?
A DDNBC EXCLUSIVE
Whether just starting out or looking to enhance your Doula Kit, we share suggestions on items and resources that can enhance how you provide care to your clients & their caregivers.
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NATURAL ORGANIC REDUCTION - HUMAN COMPOSTING
with Local Experts
Nicola Finch, of Green Burial BC
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ALKALINE HYDROLYSIS / AQUAMATION
with Local Experts
Jocelyne Monette - Aquamation BC Coalition
Chris Benesch - Earth's Option Cremation & Burial
Christa Ovenell - Death's Apprentice
Hosted in Partnership
with
Nicola Finch, of Green Burial BC
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The Three R's of Deathcare:
How To Green Your Death
with Local Experts
Ngaio Davis & Emily Bootle
of
KORU Cremation | Burial | Ceremony
Hosted in Partnership with
Nicola Finch, of Green Burial BC
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A LEGACY PRIMER
Keri-Lynn Turney of Sacred Departure shares insights, ideas and resources for creative legacy projects.
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An evening with Christina Andreola, of New Narrative Events helps us to understand what it takes to create a hybrid event, and gives even non-techie's confidence to try it!
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"So much more info and resources than the Doula course!!! Lovely to chat with others too and have a sense of community it would take us all a lot of trial and error to get the info you gave us resources too."
A conversation with Ngaio Davis of KORU Cremation-Burial-Ceremony on Rituals & Ceremony. What are ritual and ceremony, how to lead them and who needs them, and why.
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Barbara Karnes RN, shares her end of life educational materials for families and professionals.
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Pashta MaryMoon of CINDEA & En~chanting Beyond shares steps on how to sing at the bedside.
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An information workshop on MAiD - Medical Assistance In Dying.
The process, eligibility requirements, and the impacts of new legislation.
With Alex Muir, Vancouver Chapter, Dying with Dignity Canada
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An Introduction to AFTER CLOUD, with CEO and Developer Darren Evans.
AFTER CLOUD, a digital app to create your lasting digital legacy.
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Most people don’t take time to understand the array of options within these choices, or what alternatives are available in addition to these choices. Good news is, many steps can be taken to green your death no matter where you live. New options for greening your death are growing.
Facilitated as Licensed Willow EOL Educators
Nicola Finch, Green Burial BC
Catherine Valentine - Salt Spring Natural Cemetery
Emily Bootle - Deathcare BC
Trevor Crean - Heritage Gardens Cemetery
Ngaio Davis - KORU Cremation Burial Ceremony
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With the WILD SKY SISTERS
KEY TAKE AWAYS:
- Your Sun, Moon & Rising Sign
- The 12 Signs and 12 Houses of the Zodiac
- Your Pluto Sign and where in your life you're here to transform
- Clues to your Soul's Path - the North Node - that is laid out in the stars
Beyond practical guidance and solace offered by an insider, Jen's journal reminds us how to live presently during our darkest hours, honor our grief, and discover - even after devastating loss - ways to forge forward.
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An Evening with Ellie Atherton, author of Stepping Stones, Following a Pathway to End of Life
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The Threshold Choir shares their vision of a world where all at life’s thresholds may be honored with compassion shared through song. Singing for those at the thresholds of life.
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A 3-hour interactive workshop, to discover DYNAMIC tools to help you START the conversations, EXPLORE and DEFINE personal comfort wishes, and EXPERIENCE powerful techniques to bring COMFORT during difficult times.
"Death Doula Network International webinars are informative without being overwhelming, encourage meaningful participation, and are serious while including humour. Well rounded all the way around!!"
Discover how aromatics can offer comfort, connection, and solace for those in the death and dying process, and provide support for their caregivers and loved ones with grief.
Amy Reedman, The Blending Bar Aromatherapy & Wellness
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Doulagivers World Training Day Free 90-minute webinar hosted by founder Suzanne B. O'Brien RN.
Explore the steps to completing your advance care plan, and how to use these steps in supporting your clients in the process.
DDNI Members will have access to the recording in our Private Members Resource Centre
Explore the steps to completing your advance care plan, and how to use these steps in supporting your clients in the process.
DDNI Members will have access to the recording in our Private Members Resource Centre
The workshop is based on the book Digital Legacy Plan (Self-Counsel Press, 2019) and led by co-authors
Vicki McLeod and Angela Crocker.
Become a DDNI Member and gain access to the recording in our Private Members Resource Centre
DDNBC Member
Bonita Summers of Spirit Kelowna
walked with us as we explore Death & Beyond, learning how to navigate the afterlife with the dying. Gain tools that will help you support clients or loved ones through their transition.
In Remembering & Being Remembered we’ll look at the who, what, how and why of remembering. Why do you remember? How do you remember & how are you impacted by remembering or not remembering? This workshop will remind us that we each have an impact on the lives of others.
No matter what kind of life you live, how much money you have, or what you think of your accomplishments, you have a legacy. Inside a thoughtful & dynamic process you will reflect on your life & your legacy,draft a lasting message for those you love & future generations.
So you're ready to go with your Death Doula business but just don't know where to start, or how.
Join us as we explore the steps you need to consider in marketing and networking as you "OPEN FOR BUSINESS".
This event was recorded and is available to members in our Member's Only Resource Centre
Based on Willow's holistic and pragmatic workbook, 7 Tools for Making Sense of Life & Death, this workshop series will guide you to explore the reality of your mortality in a fun and interactive workshop.
7 Tools for Making Sense of Life & Death
The Death Deck - A Game of Lively and Surprising Conversations. We joined Death Deck Creators, Lisa Pahl & Lori LoCicero, as they shared their stories & what prompted them to create this valuable tool for the conversations we all need to have, but don't know where to begin.
"The DDNI offers so many wonderful moments of connection. I truly admire and enjoy being in Jo-Anne and Karen's space as they are both so very lovely and have such a passion for death education and all of the messy bits. Thank you so much ladies!"
TheraPsil - A DDNBC MEMBERTheraPsil, a non-profit coalition of healthcare professionals, patients, & advocates dedicated to obtaining legal access to psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy for Canadians. Learn who they are, what they do, and how they support Canadians experiencing end of life distress.
In this workshop, you’ll be warmed up & guided to write at least one Legacy Love Letter to someone in your life. Even people who have attended many Willow workshops report this one to be very profound and powerful.
Grief & the Holidays don't always go well together. We will share tips & rituals to help navigate the holidays while acknowledging your grief & honoring your heart.
With special guest Chalsi Goetz.
So you're a Death Doula. What's in your kit? Join us as we explore all the "magic" you might want to consider carrying in your "doula" kit.
Guests Garden Hill Cremation & Funeral Services, explored after death care, dispelled myths, & answer questions about funeral directors, & the benefits of making an after death plan for you & your loved ones.
We gathered round our table in conversation with Heather Plett, as she shared her story, and talked about her newly birthed book,
THE ART OF HOLDING SPACE: a practice of love, liberation, and leadership.
(A Willow Workshop)
As Licensed WillowEOL Facilitators, we use tools from 7 Tools for Making Sense of Life & Death to uncover what and who matters most to you.
Guest Nicola Finch, of Cariboo Natural Burial Sanctuary gives us an understanding of natural (green) burial. Learn about options, and all the exciting work that's happening in BC.
We will explore where your fears lie, and what holds you back from the courageous, but necessary conversations. You will learn how to apply the WillowEOL 5 Steps for Successful End of Life Planning Conversations.You will discover tools that can be applied to any challenging and courageous conversations that are necessary in your life.
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FEBRUARY 13TH - 6:00 PM (PT)
"Threads of Humanity" evokes the idea of interconnectedness, where individual stories weave together to reveal the shared struggles and triumphs of the human condition.
An exploration of the profound, interconnected experiences that shape human lives, touching on the universal themes of survival, loss, hope, and resilience.