Cancellation Policy  Course fees are non-refundable.  If a registrant is unable to attend, we would be happy to transfer the registration to a friend or colleague.  By continuing with this registration, you are agreeing to our cancellation terms. Please contact hpcinfo@hospicewaterloo.ca, if you have any questions.

Fall Palliative Education Evening

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 (4-8 pm) Registration Checkin: 4-5pm; Dinner: 5pm

Cost $40.00  

Bingemans Conference Centre Ballroom 
425 Bingemans Centre Dr. Kitchener N2B 3X7
(Directions)

Agenda

Breakout Presentations 
(Concurrent)

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Eugene Dufour
Hospice Palliative Care Trauma Consultant

Walking with Suffering: When a
Client Discloses a Historical Trauma

This workshop will present practical ways of supporting a client that has disclosed historical trauma. Helpful tools and insightful practices will be discussed to assist the client during this difficult time. This can be an overwhelming situation for care providers, so informative practices of debriefing and support will be highlighted as well.

Ceilidh Eaton Russell
Child Life Specialist & Grief Therapist

Every Question Matters: Supporting Grieving Children Through Rights-Based Communication

Whether you provide care to pediatric clients, or you provide support to children in a professional or personal capacity,  t his presentation introduces a child-centred, rights-based approach to understanding and supporting children’s grief across range of practice settings. Drawing on analysis of over 700 questions from bereaved young people, participants will explore commonthemes in children’s concerns.  

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Uma Maharaj
Manager, Diversity
Equity & Belonging, WRHN

Applying Cultural Intelligence to Healthcare Practice

Faith and spirituality can play an important role in a person's healthcare journey. This session explores how faith-based beliefs, values, and traditions can shape healthcare experiences and care preferences. We will explore the care needs and considerations associated with Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, and other faith traditions, with practical strategies for applying cultural intelligence to deliver inclusive, respectful, and culturally responsive care.

Conference Sponsored by:

• The Physician’s Palliative Education Fund
• The WW Interdisciplinary Education Funds