Softening Death, Dying and Grief
Bringing Comfort to Challenging Times
A series of five workshops
Many individuals in health care roles are thrown into end of life situations with little preparation.
If you are a professional or volunteer supporting people with a life threatening illness, facing death or in grief this series will be of value to you.
You will become more informed as to what to expect and better ways to companion others during end of life transitions. This will, in turn, be of support to you to do better self care while serving others.
Please see the link below for more information on registration and workshop themes. Looking forward to meeting those of you who are interested in attending!
Further Details and Registration for the Workshop Series Below
NEXT WORKSHOP SERIES WILL BEGIN ON SUNDAY, APRIL 16TH at 10 am PT
Please Follow the registration link below for more information
Testimonials
“Barbara shared in a beautiful way her experiences about working with the many people approaching end of life and crossing the threshold. She focuses and listens to the person she is with, with openness and a peaceful heart, totally attentive to what they want to share with her. She teaches deepening understanding and caring through her many wonderful stories. Thank you very much, Barbara.” Anonymous
“Barbara Morningstar teaches with love and compassion. Her insights and sharing of stories touched me so profoundly, opened my mind and heart to greater possibilities for both my professional and personal lives. Thank you." Karen B.
“Barbara’s workshop has helped me to better understand the grieving process and how to become a better help for those dealing with loss. She gives you up to date professional information speaking to your mind but also your heart. Her message will stay with you.” Sylvia B.
“Barb was very authentic in sharing not only her own personal experience with death’s journey but in sharing her 20 plus years of hospice and palliative care in hospitals and care centres. She has a deep, kind understanding of the different aspects of not only the patient’s experience but also of friends and family of the patient. Thank you for your insights and sharing to help those of us that care for others so that we can be more educated and powerful.” Carrie L.
Highlights of Past Events
Sat, Nov 09Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort & ConferPlease join me at the Vancouver Island Federation of Hospices conference in Parksville, BC on Nov. 9th. I am the morning plenary speaker and have been asked to speak of "The Gifts and Challenges of Serving Others in Hospice/Palliative Care".
Wed, Aug 14OnlineA Six Week On-Line Course Exploring End of Life topics including how to companion the dying, provide support to caregivers, the role of a good team, basic tenants of grief, and an exploration of the mystery of death.
Sat, May 26Radisson Hotel Vancouver AirportBarbara has been invited to present her workshop 'Can You Feel the Pain in My Heart Too?' at the upcoming BC Hospice Palliative Care Conference in Vancouver. Participants will explore the needs of caregivers to the dying and better ways support them and their family members.
Mon, Feb 12Valley View Funeral HomeThis talk explores the mystery of death and the changing awareness of the dying. Visual, kinaesthetic, auditory experiences, changing language and dreams of the dying and bereaved will be discussed.- Wed, Jan 24Valley View Funeral HomeCaregivers to the dying are often misunderstood. This talk explores the needs of those in this very demanding role along with better ways to offer support.