19th International Conference on Palliative Care   October 9th to 12th, Montreal, Quebec Palais du Congres.

Start: Sep 28, 2012 @ 5:30 PM End: Sep 30, 2012 @ 12:30 PM Cost: $200.00 (The cost of this program has been significantly subsidized thanks to a grant from The Watkins/Ann Baker Fund of the United Church of Canada.) Please note that the program begins with supper included on Friday and ends with lunch …
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19th International Congress on Palliative Care October 9-12, 2012 – Palais des Congrès, Montréal, Canada You are invited to attend the 19th International Congress on Palliative Care, to be held October 9-12, 2012, at the Palais des Congrès in Montréal, Canada. Presented by Palliative Care McGill since 1976, this biennial Congress has earned its well-deserved …
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Friday, October 26 (6 pm supper) to Sunday, October 28 (1 pm) During this retreat we will focus our attention on providing pastoral care to people who are facing transitions in their lives such as changing health, moving to new living environments, facing financial crisis, manoeuvring through health care systems or facing new relational challenges. …
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Victims’ Pastoral Care: The Search for Spiritual Healing from the Impacts of Crime.

Counselling from a First Nations Worldview 2012 Oct 12 – Oct 14, 2012 Fri 7:00 PM – Sun 3:00 PM $390.00 Helping professionals and those interested in Indigenous culture will have the opportunity to learn about the values, spiritual, and holistic approach of First Nations. This will be done through shared teachings, small group discussions …
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Healing Pathway: Practicum A 28 March 2012 – 1 April 2012 If you have completed Phase 3 of the Healing Pathway, and you want to deepen your healing work and move toward program completion, Practicum A is for you. You will have time in the retreat setting of Naramata Centre for enhanced healing practice, technique …
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The Secret World of Mid-life Coupleship: A Transformational Relationship Workshop 19 April 2012 – 22 April 2012 Are you in a committed, long-term relationship, that is fifteen – thirty plus years? Or, are you an older couple in a second relationship? Do you find that your coupleship has lost its luster? Do you desire to …
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Healing Pathway Mentorship Preparation Workshop 4 May 2012 – 6 May 2012 NEW! This experiential workshop is for Healing Pathway practitioners and instructors interested in exploring the mentorship relationship. The focus will be on mentoring practitioners in the Healing House, during Practicum, and in practice groups. This is an opportunity for new and experienced mentors …
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August 16-17, 2012 BEYOND “BROKEN” AND “BLENDED”: CARE OF FAMILIES THROUGH DIVORCE, SINGLE PARENTING, AND REMARRIAGE Dates: August 16-17, 2012 Seminar Leader: Carla Dahl, Professor of Congregational and Community Care Leadership, Luther Seminary Tuition: $90 Contact Hours: 8 Class Times: Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Friday 8:00-11:00 a.m. Family transitions offer us an opportunity …
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