Last week I had the fortune to attend a staff development workshop at my work. Richard Adler, who is in … More
Month: October 2013
Book Review and Interview: Julie Saeger Nierenberg and her self-published book: ‘Daddy, this is it. Being-with My Dying Dad’
I always marvel at the connections one can make thru social media. I have had the benefit of making many … More
Death, Dying and Reflection
End-of-Life issues, care and the topic of death and dying in general need a ‘sexier’ image. I find that many … More
Canada Health Transfer Payments
I came across an article on the Canadian Health Transfer payment system in The Record. The more I read, learn … More
End-of-Life Care
This is an article worth reading in The Windsor Star on End-of-Life Care. This area is only going to continue … More
The Benefits to Participating in Webinars
Today, I participated in a webinar from Financial Social Work on 6 Steps to a Debt Free Holiday. The information was … More
Charter of Quebec Values: Part 2
The saga continues, but I can say as one trained as a social worker, I am happy to come across … More
Volunteering with Dying with Dignity-Canada
The topic of death, dying and end-of-life is not one that many want to delve into, yet in reality it … More
National Forum on Patient Experience Conference-Day 2
The conference opened with Dr. Vaughan Glover, CEO, CAPCH with opening remarks. The opening address was by Mary Ferguson-Paré, Fmr. … More
NorthernMSW: Advocacy, Education/Guidance on Grief 