Covenant Health Palliative Institute

03/16/2026

⚠️Personal directive workshop update!

Due to unexpected circumstances, we need to postpone the session that was originally scheduled for this week.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.

Our team is currently working to confirm a new date and will share those details with you as soon as they are finalized.

Your interest in learning more about personal directives and planning ahead for your health care decisions is important to us, and we look forward to connecting with you soon.

Thank you again for your understanding.

03/11/2026

Planning ahead is one of the greatest gifts you can give your family.

Join us on March 18 at the Covenant Community Health Centre to learn what personal directives are, why they matter and how to get started.

We’re thrilled to be partnering with Paul Foisy, founder and principal lawyer at Foisy Law Offices, along with law student volunteers from the University of Alberta Faculty of Law.

For attendees who are ready to complete their personal directive, a limited number of on-site appointments will be available during the workshop.

Save your spot and register today: https://bit.ly/4qVeXmw ✅

12/16/2025

09/18/2025

📬 Newsletter alert! Our latest issue is here and honestly? It's our best one yet. We're sharing the incredible journey of five years together, exciting PalliLearn partnerships, upcoming multilingual resources, and introducing our new "Care Chats" podcast. Plus conference early bird ends soon! Did you get yours? Link in comments if you missed it.

09/11/2025

Join us for an important session on palliative sedation with Sheilla Killoran MT. Get practical guidance and understand the implications of this crucial aspect of end-of-life care. Perfect for healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their palliative care knowledge.

September 25, 2025
2-3 PM MST
Register: https://bit.ly/41DiQn6

09/03/2025

Discover how Narrative Medicine can support the wellbeing of psychosocial palliative care providers.

Through reflective writing prompts, participants will explore personal and collective resilience. This experiential session fosters compassionate patient care, peer connection, and mindful self-care.

This is the first session in our 2025-26 Psychosocial Spiritual Community of Practice

Thursday, October 9th, 2025, 12 – 1 pm

Register: https://bit.ly/41WROWX

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4lMEY4G

08/28/2025

Announcing a new series in the Psychosocial Spiritual Alberta Community of Practice for health care providers working in palliative and grief care. Learn from monthly webinars and build connections.

This COP is open to all social workers, spiritual care providers, nurses, providers, creative arts therapists, occupational therapists, counsellors, Indigenous care liaisons, psychologists, child life specialists and other clinicians providing direct emotional and spiritual support in Alberta.

We invite you to attend as many of the monthly series as possible.

Register: https://bit.ly/41WROWX

For more information: https://bit.ly/4lMEY4G

08/18/2025

Help your organization empower Albertans to plan ahead for their healthcare future!

Join our free virtual session on Sept. 9 (10-11 a.m.) to discover the Plan Ahead Toolkit — practical resources for advance care planning that reduce family stress and ensure people's wishes are respected.

Perfect for organizations, healthcare professionals, and anyone supporting Albertans in their communities.

Expert presenters will share how your organization can use these tools to facilitate meaningful advance care planning education and workshops.

Register today: https://bit.ly/45GfUXl



Covenant Health

07/22/2025

🎧 NEW EPISODE: Care Chats Podcast

Episode 2 - "Difficult Conversations" is now live! Our palliative care nurses share evidence-based strategies and real-world experiences to help healthcare providers navigate challenging discussions with patients and families.

Learn practical techniques for improving communication skills and ensuring better understanding during tough moments.

Perfect for healthcare providers looking to build confidence in palliative care conversations.

Listen now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-t8Z1AU6Qk

In this episode, our hosts explore why some conversations are harder than others, what techniques can be used to improve communication skills and how to ensu...

07/17/2025

🌟 New newsletter alert! Our July issue just dropped and it's packed with stories that might surprise you.

Ever heard of a "Death Cafe"? They're happening across Alberta, and they're actually some of the most life-affirming gatherings you'll find. People are coming together over coffee and cake to have honest conversations about what matters most.

This month we're also celebrating the Edmonton Public Library as our featured partner, sharing how our My Wishes workbooks are now available in multiple languages, and breaking down expert advice on planning for your future healthcare
The best part? It's all about real people in Alberta communities supporting each other through life's biggest questions.

These conversations don't have to be scary or overwhelming. Sometimes they just need the right space to happen.

Check out our latest newsletter to see what's happening in your community: https://bit.ly/3Izsyzt

06/18/2025

REMINDER: Join us TOMORROW for our final spring session!

Don't miss this important discussion on suffering and spirituality in End-of-life care with spiritual care practitioners Wenda Salomons MTS and Craig Traynor, MDiv.

We'll explore modern approaches to spiritual care and practical solutions for addressing suffering in end-of-life care.

Register now: https://bit.ly/3CxgE5Y

See you there! 🙏

Join our last spring session in the Psychosocial Spiritual Alberta Community of Practice. We are joined by Spiritual care practitioners Wenda Salomons MTS and Craig Traynor, MDiv, to explore suffering and spirituality in End-of-life care. While touching on some historical and cultural background, this session focuses on modern approaches to spiritual care and proposes some solutions to address suffering in end-of-life care.

Register at:
https://bit.ly/3CxgE5Y

06/11/2025

Join our last spring session in the Psychosocial Spiritual Alberta Community of Practice. We are joined by Spiritual care practitioners Wenda Salomons MTS and Craig Traynor, MDiv, to explore suffering and spirituality in End-of-life care. While touching on some historical and cultural background, this session focuses on modern approaches to spiritual care and proposes some solutions to address suffering in end-of-life care.

Register at:
https://bit.ly/3CxgE5Y