A week-long exploration of how caring professionals and volunteers can help people pursuing MAiD and their supporters.
Live on Zoom
September 16 - 20, 2024
8am - 3pm PT | 11am - 6pm ET
Join your hosts, Lauren Clark and Chelsea Peddle, along with some incredible guest speakers, online for a week filled with informative sessions, engaging discussions, and networking opportunities. This conference is designed for caring professionals and volunteers interested in Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) and its practical application.
Learn from leaders in the field, share best practices, and connect with like-minded individuals from the comfort of your own home. Don't miss this unique opportunity to enhance your knowledge and skills in MAiD.
Register now and secure your spot!
Event Themes
Core Concepts
September 16 + 17, 2024
Finding Our Footing - Foundations of MAiD
(2-day learning experience)
Includes:
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Special Opening and Closing Ceremonies with Megan Sheldon
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Special Remarks from Dr. Stefanie Green
Special Topics
September 18 - 20, 2024
Spirituality, Culture and MAiD
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A Crisis of Faith or a Transcendent Experience? - Exploring Spirituality and MAiD
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Sharing Our Truth - The Power of Digital Stories and MAiD
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A Daughter's Story - Perspectives on Grief and MAiD in Asian Culture
Professional Ethics, Choreographing the MAiD Day, and Children and MAiD
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When the Personal is Professional: Practitioner Beliefs and Professional Ethics - A Community Conversation
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Choreographing the MAiD Day - Insights from a Death Educator
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"Nana had What?!" - Engaging Children and Youth in Conversations About MAiD
Putting It Into Practice
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Grief and Loss Essentials - Navigating Grief as Caring Professionals and Volunteers
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"Now What?" Bringing It All Together - Case Studies and Group Discussions
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Closing Ceremony
Participants Will Receive:
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Participant workbook (Core Concepts only)
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One copy of Pancakes With Nana: A Storybook About Medical Assistance in Dying by Chelsea Peddle
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Be Ceremonial is gifting all attendees a free ceremony of your choosing in their guided ritual app
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Time-limited access to session recordings after the conference ends*** and PDFs of accompanying resources
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Certificate of completion
*** Participants may attend sessions live or view the recording at a later date.
PLEASE NOTE - participants will have up to 3 WEEKS TO VIEW THE RECORDINGS after the conference through a password-protected video link.
Our Speakers
