An Introduction to Palliative Support

Workshop Description

3-hour interactive virtual session

This session introduces the concepts of palliative support and discusses the values and outcomes that underpin end-of-life support. We’ll discuss some of the myths related to the process of dying and the general stages through which a person might proceed at the end-of-life.  We’ll discuss the many facets of the process of dying, the impact on the client’s family/friends, the impact personal beliefs have on a worker’s ability to provide support, and the fundamental skills to providing optimal support. We’ll also discuss the importance of client preferences for actions at the time of apparent death. 

This workshop will help your staff: 

• view dying as a process that is unique to the person 
• describe the personal culture factors that influence end-of-life support 
• identify personal attitudes and feelings with regard to client death and the worker’s role in supporting the person who is dying, as well as support to those closest to the client 
• describe common physical, social and emotional challenges to client comfort and discuss techniques to address these challenges 
• discuss the worker’s personal needs for support, as they may arise when caring for a client who is dying 

Who Should Attend

Introductory workshops are designed for PSWs who are new to the topic. They provide a broad overview and introduce key concepts to build foundational understanding.