A Good Death
Spirituality and Culture at End of Life
May 5, 2011
Fountain Common Building
Great Hall, Acadia University
Wolfville, Nova Scotia
This workshop will give an overview of spiritual, religious and cultural needs that are likely to arise in care giving for the dying.
This workshop is an excellent opportunity for healthcare professionals, volunteers, community clergy, social workers and students to learn about the spiritual and cultural needs at end of life care. Featuring speakers from Buddhist, Islam, First Nations, Christian and Jewish communities.
Agenda
8:30 a.m. - Registration
9:00 a.m. - Welcome and Introductions
9:10 a.m. - Spiritual Care and End of Life - Rev. Debra Orton, Coordinating Chaplain, Valley Regional Hospital
9:50 a.m. - Islam - Imam Mohammed Yaffa
10:30 a.m. - Coffee Break
10:45 a.m. - Buddhism - Jacquie Bell
11:25 a.m. - First Nations - Frank Meuse (Mi’kmaq)
12:05 p.m. - Table Discussion: What have you learned this morning? How might this help you in your practice?
12:20 p.m. - Report back to the group
12:30 p.m. - Lunch
1:00 p.m. - Judaism - Dr. Joelle Caplan
1:40 p.m. - Christianity - Dr. Tracy Demmons and Rev. Dr. Chris Coffin
2:40 p.m. - Table Discussion: What have you learned? How might this help you in your practice?
2:55 p.m. - Report back to the group
3:10 p.m. - Wrap up and Evaluation
3:30 p.m. - Thank you and have a safe Trip home!
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