Centre for Supportive

Palliative Education

~ creating an era of dying and death embodiment ~

A New Era in Supportive Palliative & Grief Education

Professional, non-medical training for those called to companion individuals and families through illness, aging, dying, and grief.

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About CSPE

Formerly Ten Thousand Doors, the Centre for Supportive Palliative Education builds on its roots in community-based end-of-life companioning while expanding into a structured professional training model.

CSPE bridges relational wisdom with modern healthcare realities, preparing non-medical practitioners to collaborate respectfully within interdisciplinary systems while remaining grounded in presence and ethical clarity.

Palliative Pathways

For those called to companion individuals and families through illness, decline, and end-of-life experiences in a non-medical, relational, community-based role.

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Grief Integration Series

For those seeking deeper grief literacy, personal integration, or the skills to teach grief education in non-clinical settings.

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WEEKLY RHYTHM

Palliative Pathway
Tuesdays at 10 AM MST or 7 PM MST
Attend one session per week. Recordings provided.

Grief Integration Series
Wednesdays at 7 PM MST
One live session per week. Recordings provided.

Who These Programs Are For

CSPE programs are designed for individuals who feel called to offer grounded, compassionate support in end-of-life and grief contexts.

• Those drawn to bedside and family support
• Helpers seeking structured, professional training
• Individuals transitioning into non-medical palliative roles
• Wellness and caregiving professionals expanding their scope
• Community leaders developing grief literacy
• Those strengthening collaboration within healthcare systems

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS & RECOGNITION

CSPE programs are:

• Educational and non-medical
• Structured with defined competencies
• Aligned with community-based supportive roles
• Preparing for future CEU submissions
• Informed by relevant Canadian NOC skill frameworks.

RELATED LEARNING PLATFORMS

CSPE operates independently from:

• 12 Petalled Lotus — human development education
• This Human Series — public storytelling and reflection

Each maintains its own learning environment and certification pathways.

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