The GBMH Summit is a triennial event that brings together professionals, caregivers, policymakers, and stakeholders to delve into interdisciplinary education, idea sharing, and awareness surrounding grief, bereavement, and mental health. Building on the success of their inaugural event in 2021, BCHPCA are proud to continue the mission of providing a platform for critical conversations and impactful initiatives in the field of mental health support.
Upcoming Event January 24, 2024
HCABC Secretariat and BC Hospice Palliative Care Association ED, Pablita Thomas will be a Panelist at the upcoming event, Economic Club of Canada; Hospice and Palliative Care in Canada on January 24, 2024, held at the Sheraton Center Toronto Hotel.
For further information please visit: https://economicclub.ca/.
Registration has now officially opened for Kaleidoscope 2022, Lumara’s Grief Convention for Families and Professionals. Running from Friday, Nov. 4th to Sunday, Nov. 6th, this three-day online event will offer participants a wide range of workshops, experiential sessions and inspiring talks from notable experts in the fields of health & wellness, grief psychology & counselling, parenting and education. Also on the agenda are a community memory service, a virtual campfire, early morning/late night self-care sessions and much, much, more! – https://lumarasociety.org/
The Federation of Fraser Region Hospice Societies, in partnership with the BC Hospice Palliative Care Association (BCHPCA) and Vancouver Island Federation of Hospices (VIFOH) presents Hospice Education Days 2022: Working with the Complexities of Grief.
THURSDAY – FRIDAY | October 27-28, 2022 |
Vancouver Airport Marriot Hotel
Workshops on bereavement care, traumatic loss, expressive therapies, pandemic grief, prolonged grief disorder and more. This limited capacity event is open to community hospice & palliative care practitioners (professional & volunteer), hospice coordinators, policy makers, and the public.
Visit – https://bchpca.org/save-the-date-hospice-education-day-2022/
Registration has now officially opened for Kaleidoscope 2021, Lumara’s Grief Convention for Families and Professionals. Running from Friday, Nov. 19th to Sunday, Nov. 21st, this three-day online event will offer participants a wide range of workshops and inspiring talks from notable experts in the fields of health & wellness, grief psychology & counselling, parenting and education, numerous different fun family activities, a community memory service, facilitated grief support groups, informal social gatherings, a virtual campfire and much, much more! – https://lumarasociety.org/
The first of a series of activities to enhance grief and bereavement support in B.C., The Grief, Bereavement & Mental Health Summit will examine the Metamorphosis of Grief and Bereavement and the transformation with the advent of COVID-19 and as we move into an environment of integration during the recovery phase.
Visit – https://bchpca.org/events/grief-bereavement-mental-health-summit-2021/