Centre for Supportive Palliative Education
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This Human Experience
A live open-access series exploring the realities of death, dying, and grief, and how we meet one another through the end-of-life journey.
Over time, this series is intended to grow into a community—one where people can come together to listen, learn, reflect, and be part of conversations that are often left unspoken. A space people can return to, where shared understanding deepens, and where being human in these moments is something we experience together.
 Begins May 7/26
for 12 weeks
Attend one or all
6:30 to 7:30 PM MST
LIVE on ZOOM (records available for 48 hours)
All - Access (register once) for FREE
Topics Include:
What People Don’t Understand About Dying
What Actually Helps at the End of LifeÂ
The Body in Dying – what changes and why
Being with Someone who is dying
Grief Before Death What People Experience
Grief After Death – the True Experience
Fear, Avoidance and Talking About Death
Family Dynamics at End of Life
Decision Making at End of LifeÂ
Presence, Support & Meaning
Making Sense of LossÂ
Living with the Reality of Death, Our Own & OthersÂ
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Register Here Stepping Into the End of Life Journey, TogetherÂ
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End of Life: What to Expect, What to Say, What to Do
May 30, 2026
9:30 - 3:30
Location:Â Edmonton Area (to be confirmed)
Being with someone at end of life can bring up questions that people often feel unprepared for. This seminar offers clear, grounded guidance on what typically happens as the body changes, what matters most in these moments, and how to be present in a way that feels supportive and real. We will explore what to expect, how to communicate when words feel hard to find, and what it means to simply be with someone through this time. This day is for anyone who wants to feel more at ease and more capable in the presence of end of life.
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Being With Someone Who Is Dying: What Matters Most
June 13, 2026
9:30 - 3:30
Location:Â Edmonton Area (to be confirmed)
 Being with someone who is dying can bring a deep desire to be there in a way that truly helps, along with uncertainty about what that looks like. This one-day seminar focuses on presence, connection, and what matters most in these moments. Together, we will explore how to be with someone in a way that feels steady and real, how connection is experienced even when words are few, and how small, meaningful actions can make a difference. This is a thoughtful, grounded day for anyone who wants to feel more at ease and more able to be there when it matters most.
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Grief, Decisions, and What Comes Next
June 27, 2026
9:30 - 3:30
Location:Â Edmonton area (to be confirmed)
Grief can bring a kind of disorientation that makes even simple decisions feel difficult. This one-day seminar offers a steady space to understand how grief is experienced and why it can affect clarity, energy, and direction. Together, we will look at what supports people in moving through this time with more steadiness, how to approach decisions when everything feels uncertain, and how to begin finding a sense of direction again. This is a thoughtful day for anyone navigating loss, or supporting someone who is.
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Each day offers something different—together they create a fuller picture
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