Upcoming Education
Workshops are offered through out the year on varied topics, for professionals, volunteers, and caregivers. Participants can delve deeper into topics like cultural humility, Alzheimer's and dementia, harm reduction, grief and bereavement to name but a few. Most sessions can run between an hour to 3 hours depending on topic. Our full schedule for the year will be up shortly.
PalCare Annual Grief & Bereavement Symposium 2026:
Meeting People Where They’re At
Compassionate, Equitable Care for All
In Person
Date
Tuesday September 29, 2026
Time
8:30 am to 4:00 pm EST
Location
Stonehaven Banquet Hall, Aurora ON
More Information
Fee
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Volunteer $75
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Professional $125
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Table of 8 $800
2026 Join the Conversation
via Zoom
Description
Come and join the conversation, share your voice on topics that can include palliative care, grief and bereavement, organ donation, MAID, Advanced Care Planning and Self Compassion. We start the conversation by discussing videos, TED talks, podcasts etc. that we have shared with you to watch and listen to prior to the session.
Dates
Every 2nd Tuesday of each month from January to December 2026
Time
12:00 - 12:45 pm EST
Fee
Free
The Gratitude Address
Interactive Workshop
Facilitated by
Anita Nakou, Mohawk Six Nations of the Grand River
Description
The Gratitude Address is an ancient Indigenous practice of recognizing what has freely been given us. Anita will share from her life experience and ancestral knowledge as a Mohawk woman. Through reflection and discussion create your own message of gratitude that you can incorporate into your daily life.
Anita Nakou lives, learns and grows by participating in both the natural world and in her cherished community of Newmarket, Ontario, established on the territories of many Indigenous Nations. Situated in central York Region, Anita finds herself in a strategic location to honour her grandmother's Mohawk ancestry among the many other global Nations represented here. She does this through educating herself and others on such practices as gratitude, tending gardens, indigenous ritual, and interconnected living. Anita has her B.A. in Indigenous Studies and B.Ed. from Lakehead University and lives with her husband and three teenage daughters.
Date and Time
Wednesday August 19, 2026
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM EST
Location
In Person at Margaret Bahen Hospice
Fee
$20
Please note that this is an interactive workshop with limited space available.
Caring for Brain Health: Support for People Living with Dementia and Caregivers
Free Information Session via Zoom
Facilitated by
Emily Justus, Alzheimer Society of York Region
Description
Join us for a free session on supporting brain health for people living with dementia and those providing care. Dementia includes Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s disease dementia, Lewy body dementia, vascular dementia, and other conditions affecting memory, thinking, and movement.
Date and Time
Wednesday October 28, 2026
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM EST
Location
Zoom
Fee
Free
Core 1: Introduction to Core Concepts in Hospice Palliative Care
In Person
Description
Core 1 is a 24-hour program that provides a basic introduction to hospice and palliative care for professionals, volunteers and caregivers. Participants will learn about, discuss and participate in modules which include: personal perspectives, communication skills, infection control and delegated acts, spirituality, grief and bereavement, pain and symptom management, family dynamics, culture and ethics, caregiver support and advanced care planning. The course is delivered in eight 3-hour interactive modules, in a variety of formats. There may be other variations to the module schedule from time to time. The order of sessions may vary from series to series.
More Information
Winter 2026 – Virtual via Zoom
January 8, 2026 – February 26, 2026
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM EST
Spring 2026 - In Person at Margaret Bahen Hospice
Thursdays, April 16, 2026 – June 4, 2026
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM EST
Summer 2026 – Virtual via Zoom
Thursdays, July 9, 2026 – August 27, 2026
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM EST
Fall 2026 - In Person at
York Cemetery and Funeral Centre
160 Beecroft Road, North York, ON M2N 5Z5
Thursdays,
September 10, 2026 – October 29, 2026
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM EST
Reiki Training 2026
Course
Facilitated by
Reiki Master Carrie Chilcott
Description
Reiki is a spiritual healing art with its roots in Japanese origin. The word Reiki comes from the Japanese word (Rei) which means “Universal Life” and (Ki) which means “Energy”.
Reiki Level 1 - More Information
Reiki Level 2 - More Information
Dates and Time
Reiki Level 1
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Saturday May 23, 2026
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM EST at Margaret Bahen Hospice
(Multi Purpose Room)
Reiki Level 2
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Saturday September 12, 2026
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM EST at Margaret Bahen Hospice
(Multi Purpose Room)
*must have Reiki Level 1
Fee
Reiki 1: $150
Reiki 2: $175
Please note that limited space is available for this training. A minimum number of registrations is required for the program to run. PalCare reserves the right to cancel the session if minimum registration is not met.
Therapeutic Touch Training 2026
Course
Facilitated by
Nancy Hall and Jim Metson
Description
This training is for those who will be offering this modality to hospice clients residents.
Therapeutic Touch® is a wholistic, evidence based, modern interpretation of several ancient healing practices that promotes balance and well being. This gentle form of energy healing is used to provide comfort and relief to others as well as oneself, touching people at all levels of their being physical, emotional, mental and spiritual.
Foundations of Therapeutic Touch® is an interactive workshop designed to introduce participants to the principles and practice of Therapeutic Touch®.
Dates and Time
Transpersonal Nature of Therapeutic Touch®
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Saturday November 7, 2026
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM EST at Margaret Bahen Hospice
(Multi Purpose Room) -
Saturday November 14, 2026
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM EST at Margaret Bahen Hospice
(Multi Purpose Room)
Fee
$200 Foundations of Therapeutic Touch®
$200 Transpersonal Nature of Therapeutic Touch®
Please note that limited space is available for this training. A minimum number of registrations is required for the program to run. PalCare reserves the right to cancel the session if minimum registration is not met.
Participants must have completed Foundations of Therapeutic Touch® to register for the Transpersonal Nature of Therapeutic Touch®.
2 Day Grief and Bereavement Training 2026
Course
Description
This 2 day training is led by experienced professionals and is designed to provide practical tools and knowledge for those supporting grief and bereavement groups in both volunteer and professional settings. It is educational in nature and intended to enhance your skills in a supportive, non-clinical role. A certificate of completion will be provided at the end of the full training.
Dates and Time
2026 Fall Session
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Saturday, October 17, 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM EST
(In-person at Margaret Bahen Hospice) -
Saturday, October 24, 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM EST
(In-person at Margaret Bahen Hospice)
Fee
This training is $60 volunteers and $100 for professionals
Let’s Talk About Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD)
Free Information Session via Zoom
Facilitated by
Dr. Harold Yuen
Session Overview
• Definitions
• Brief History of MAiD
• Statistics
• MAiD requests and provisions
Date and Time
Tuesday August 18, 2026
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EST
Location
Zoom
Fee
Free
ALS Society of Canada Information Session
Free Information Session via Zoom
Facilitated by
Shandel Burke ALS Society of Canada
Description
Join ALS Canada to learn more about Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, known as ALS, and the impact that the diagnosis has on the individual and their family. ALS Canada will provide a robust discussion surrounding the programs and services that are available to individuals living with ALS, their families and the health professionals that support them.
Registration is required.
Date and Time
Thursday September 24, 2026
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EST
Location
Zoom
Fee
Free
An Introduction to Legacy
Free Interactive Workshop
Facilitated by
Brian Douglas, MSW, RSW of Let’s Get Griefy
Description
What if legacy isn’t something we leave behind, but something we are living every day? Rooted in the principles of Dignity Therapy, this session introduces legacy work as a way of honoring people’s stories, values, and lived experiences across the lifespan. Through guided reflection and experiential exercises, participants will explore how grief, relationships, and everyday choices shape the legacy we are creating—and how intentional conversations can deepen meaning, connection, and presence in the here and now.
Brian Douglas is a registered social worker, grief therapist, and legacy storyteller based in Ontario. He specializes in supporting individuals and families navigating grief, loss, trauma, and major life transitions. Alongside his therapeutic work, Brian creates legacy films and guided reflection projects that help people preserve their stories, values, and experiences. His work explores how storytelling, dignity, and meaningful conversation can support healing, connection, and reflection—both at the end of life and throughout the living of it.
Date and Time
Tuesday November 10, 2026
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM EST
Location
Zoom
Fee
Free
Please note that this is an interactive workshop with
limited space available.