Dying to Know Education Series
Our Monthly Education Series.
About The Session
We will explore the journey of Hope over the course of a life-limiting diagnosis with a short scenic drive through hopelessness. In the illness journey, hope and hopelessness are intertwined inter-twined, often unrecognized or given little credit. By understanding this connection, we can better support others in their journey of life and grief.
Presenter: Iska Hollman
Iska Hollman has spent her career supporting individuals and their families as they navigate grief, loss, hope, and the challenges of palliative care and bereavement at end-of-life. Iska has her BA in thanatology and is currently completing her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology internship. She works at the Alberta Hospice Palliative Care Association as a program coordinator, taking palliative care training to the rural communities in Alberta; is part of the bereavement support team at the Red Deer Hospice offering a compassionate approach to understanding end-of-life transitions; and at a private counselling center. She also runs Fostering Hearts Forward, a volunteer-run online support group for individuals who are living with a life-limiting illness.