VIDEOS and PODCASTS
Compassion Fatigue - The Cholesterol of Care
Caring for a loved one who is critically ill or at the end of their life can be all consuming. It can also be filled with moments of guilt that may come with a sense of not doing enough. It is important to recognize that you can not meet the needs of your loved one if you neglect your own health and wellness. Self-care is essential to maintaining vitality and depth in our practice of caring for others. Failing to adequately care for yourself can lead to feelings of helplessness, of being overwhelmed while also experiencing reduced empathy and care for your loved one and less interest in your own life’s pleasures. David Maginley shares supportive strategies to cope in the face of suffering, to bring closure and to honor those we care for through rituals and deepen our own humanity through the care we give.
If you are involved in “Caring for Others” No matter how, this presentation
has something that will help:
- To identify compassion fatigue and its nuances compared to vicarious trauma and burnout
- To identify the somatic indicators of compassion fatigue
- To learn strategies for self-care
David Maginley - Unpacking for the Journey
On May 9, 2022, SASHA hosted “Unpacking for the Journey” featuring well known speaker and author, David Maginley. Following the presentation, David was joined by our panel of local experts to discuss compassionate care and to answer questions from the audience.
"Living Well until the End: The Role of the Community"
Honourable Sharon Carstairs, P.C., C.M.
Pallim Canada: Living Well Until The End
SASHA’s vision is to create a haven in the St. Albert region that honors people in their end-of-life care. The Honourable Sharon Carstairs, P.C., C.M. comments on living well until the end: the role of community, in this engaging video. She relates to end-of-life on a personal level as well as a professional level. An interesting watch !
LOVE IS NOT ENOUGH - ADVANCE CARE PLANNING
The most important conversations are often the most difficult ….
ATUL GAWANDE ON DEATH - NEW YORKER FESTIVAL - The New Yorker
Atul Gawande is an American surgeon, writer, and public health researcher. He practices general and endocrine surgery at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. He is a staff writer for the New Yorker and has written four books: Being Mortal, The Checklist Manifesto, Better and Complications. He is founder and Chair of Ariadne Labs, a joint center for health systems innovation.
Advance Care Planning - Dying with Dignity Canada
Advance care planning is at the heart of being an empowered patient or caregiver and is important for all adults, at all ages and stages of life. Dying with Dignity has developed a free, simple and practical kit to guide you through the process of advance care planning. This video provides a step by step demonstration of advance care planning. Download the free advance care planning kit here.
PODCAST - The Waiting Room Revolution
The Waiting Room Revolution movement was created by Dr. Hsien Seow and Dr Samantha Winemaker who have spent their careers helping those who are facing serious illness, and as a result, wanted to improve the patient and family illness experience. They want to build a community to share deeply human stories about caring for others. Through interviews with experts, clinicians, patients and caregivers, they are harnessing the advice of those with lived experience to better prepare those who are just starting their caring journey. CLICK HERE for a complete list and access to their available podcasts.
Hope for the Best, Plan for the Rest
Hope for the Best, Plan for the Rest is a compassionate, practical guide that supports individuals and families as they navigate serious illness, grief, and end-of-life conversations. This book offers gentle guidance, reflection, and tools to help people prepare while still holding space for hope. We believe access to supportive resources matters. If you or someone you know could benefit from this book, you may request a copy using the form below.
Who can request a book?
- Individuals navigating serious illness or grief
- Caregivers and family members
- Community members seeking guidance and support
Books are provided based on availability.