Listening and supporting during times of transition and sorrow

Kriz, Tiffany; Radwell, Theresa; Harder, Bill; Bouchal, Shelley Raffin; Minaker, Joanne

Listening and supporting during times of transition and sorrow

Author

Kriz, Tiffany

Radwell, Theresa

Harder, Bill

Bouchal, Shelley Raffin

Minaker, Joanne

Date

2025

Keywords

C2U Expo, listening and compassion, anticipatory grief, bereavement, role of community

Abstract (summary)

This panel discussion focuses on the role of listening and compassion in supporting people through times of sorrow and change. Panelists include Theresa Radwell, CEO of Bow Valley Palliative (formerly known as Palliative Care Society of the Bow Valley/ PCSBV), Bill Harder, Program Manager at Bow Valley Palliative, Dr. Shelley Raffin Bouchal, Associate Professor in the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Calgary, and Dr. Joanne Minaker, Associate Dean, Student Health and Wellness, MacEwan University. Dr. Tiffany Kriz is the organizer and moderator. Dr. Kriz is a listening researcher and Associate Professor of Management & Organizations at MacEwan University.

Notes

Presented on May 13, 2025, at C2U Expo held at MacEwan University in Edmonton, Alberta. This output draws on research supported by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council.