health Archives – Coast Cultural Alliance (CCA)

Sharing Our Stories: The MAID Experience

Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) has been legal in Canada since 2016. Since then, thousands of Canadians suffering from a medical condition have chosen MAID. What does it feel like for people whose loved ones have made this choice? Information is available about the process, how to access MAID, legal issues, etc. It is time now to shine a light on the emotional aspects of the MAID experience.
Coast Hospice is presenting an evening of learning and conversation with people sharing their experience accompanying a loved one through MAID. Each story is unique. Each story is moving and poignant. Following the presentations, there will a moderated Q&A which will include a local palliative physician who is a MAID provider. Registration required. Admission is by donation.

Gibsons Library: Advanced Care Planning Workshop

Advance care planning helps you have a say in the health care you would like to receive if you get very sick and cannot speak for yourself. In this workshop, presenters from Sunshine Coast Hospice will introduce you to the Sunshine Coast Green Sleeve and explore the steps involved in making an advance care plan. Putting a plan in place will help ensure you get the care you want, and it will help your family at a difficult time.
Registration is required to attend in person, please register online or call 604-886-2130. If you require accessibility accommodations, please email outreach@gibsonslibrary.ca

SC Arts Centre: Book Launch: Vimalasara in dialogue with Rahul Gupta

Guest appearances with singer songwriter Dee Brown and Randeesh, and African snacks by iyabo.

The People of Colour Artist Collective co-present local award-winning author Vimalasara in conversation with local integrative medical physician, Rahul Gupta, to explore their new book A First Aid Kit For The Mind Breaking The Cycle of Habitual Behaviors.

Trauma expert Ken Hardy: “This inspiring and insightful book left me in absolute awe of Mason-John’s wisdom and guidance as one of the premier social, cultural, and psychological healers of our time.

Yoga by the Sea: Autumn Equinox Sound Journey

Reconnect with your natural state of being.
Experience a moment away from the external stimulus of the day.

Relax and dive deep into the soothing sounds of deep didgeridoos, quartz crystal singing bowls, drums, vocals, guitar and more!

This is an event to cozy up comfortably on a mat with a pillow and a warm blanket and relax into the sound frequencies.

Duration is approximately 90 min.

Follow this link to register: https://app.tickettailor.com/events/interconnectedliving/1379823

PR – Advance Care Workshop with Hospice

November 9 – Wednesday 10:30am – 12:00pm
November 10 – Thursday 6:30pm – 8pm
Advance Care Planning is a process of thinking and talking about what’s important to you. This helps you, and those closest to you, prepare to make future health-care decisions.
This 1.5 hour workshop will help you to think about what matters most to you, to discuss your plans with those closest to you, and to begin recording your wishes.
This workshop is conducted by Sheila Peters, a volunteer with PRHS.

Sound Journey @ Yoga by the Sea

Reconnect with your natural state of being. Experience a moment away from the external stimulus of the day.

Relax and dive deep into the soothing sounds of deep didgeridoos and quartz crystal singing bowls.

This is an event to lie down comfortably on a mat with a warm blanket and relax into the sound frequencies. Bring your own mat and blanket or whatever you like to be comfortable. (Mats and blankets are no longer available for free use at Yoga by the Sea)

Duration is approximately 90 min.

Space is limited, please register in advance by emailing
featherlore@gmail.com

Sound Journey @ Yoga by the Sea

Reconnect with your natural state of being. Experience a moment away from the external stimulus of the day.

Relax and dive deep into the soothing sounds of deep didgeridoos and quartz crystal singing bowls.

Duration is approximately 90 min.

Space is limited, please register in advance by emailing
featherlore@gmail.com

Men’s Circle

June 1, 15, 29, July 13, 27, August 10, We will pick up again in October

Wolf Pack a Men’s Group
Come and join our gathering of men with the purpose of supporting each other as we share our challenges, dreams, and gifts. Lets make a pact to find strength in our vulnerability and compassion in our connection. There is a powerful alchemy that takes place when people unite with an open heart and shared intention. I am excited and honoured to help guide this process.