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Centre for Supportive

Palliative Education

~ creating an era of dying and death embodiment ~

 

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. 

Spring/Summer 2026 Course Offerings

End of Life: What to Expect, What to Say, What to Do

Date: May 30
Time: 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Location: Edmonton area TBA
A one-day, in-person session exploring what tends to happen as someone approaches end of life, and how to respond in ways that feel steady and supportive.
 
Being With Someone Who Is Dying: What Matters Most
Date: June 13
Time: 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Location: Edmonton area TBA
A day focused on presence, connection, and how to be with someone during the final stages of life.
 

Grief, Decisions, and What Comes Next

Date: June 27
Time: 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Location: Edmonton area TBA
A one-day session exploring grief, decision-making, and how people move through loss over time.
 
 
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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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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.  

Learn More About the Grief Integration Series

WEEKLY RHYTHM

FALL 2026

* Tier 1 begins September 15/26 *

* Track 1 begins September 16/26 *

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.

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