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I Don't Know What to Say, 2nd ed.

The author discusses the challenges he experienced when caring for a terminally ill family member. Very practical suggestions for health...

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Cancer is a Human Experience: Six-part video series

This series of short videos focuses on the patient and family experience around the impacts of advanced cancer, treatment, palliative...

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Personal Inventory for Prospective Hospice Volunteers

A tool for prospective hospice palliative care volunteers to self-assess suitability and readiness to apply for volunteer training.

 

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LivingMyCulture.ca

LivingMyCulture.ca shares the lived experience of sixty-four people from eleven cultures. Stories about traditions, rituals and spirituality, experiences of care,...

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MyGrief.ca

MyGrief.ca is an online resource to help people work through their grief from the comfort of their own home, at...

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When Autumn Comes: Creating Compassionate Care for the Dying

Based on her years of experience as a hospice volunteer, the author offers practical advice and thoughtful reflection on the...

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The Compassionate Community Startup Toolkit

The Compassionate Community Startup Toolkit will equip you with essential information about the Compassionate Community framework and tools to rally...

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Hospice Volunteering (Blog)

A Canadian who has worked as a hospice volunteer for 11+ years has created a blog to share information and...

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The Handbook for Companioning the Mourner

This inspiring handbook explores Dr. Wolfelt's "companioning" model of grief care and contrasts with the traditional "treatment" model. Concise...

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Lap of Honour: A No Fear Guide to Living Well with Dying

This book provides insights, information and practical advice designed to help people handle the demands and limitation of illness so...

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