These author talks, workshops, and presentations use my own story as a cancer survivor, as well as my experiences working and volunteering with hospice, to both inform and inspire about aspects of end-of-life care. I work with individual groups and organizations to create unique talks tailored to each audience. A deep appreciation for, and engagement with, life, is at the heart of these sharings.

 

Some topics I speak about: 

• The Alchemy of Illness: Changing Darkness to Light

• The emotional and practical tasks of accompanying someone who is dying

• The difference between 'curing' and 'healing'

• The use of war metaphors in cancer care

• Building resilience in the face of serious illness

• Why community matters at the end of life

• Medical Assistance In Dying (MAID): History, key data, rituals, considerations for support

• Authorship: Writing, publishing, and staying inspired​

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Previous speaking engagements include:

• Author's Talk, Sea to Sky Hospice, Squamish, BC 

• Interview, End-of-Life University Podcast

• Facilitator and Presenter, Community-Supported Dying, qathet Art Centre

• Facilitator, Book Circles and Book Clubs

• Keynote Speaker, Canadian Cancer Society, "Relay For Life"   

• Presenter, Patient Safety and Quality Council, Vancouver

• Panelist, Screening of film "For Dear Life," qathet