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Sandy is available for workshops and speaking engagements. Please email to inquire about availability and fees
January 2025 - Alberta Hospice Community of Practice - Eating at End of Life
Past...
December 2024 - Restorative In-Person and Online In Honour of Winter Solstice
November 2023 - Palliative Care, Grief Sensitive Care and the Use of Ritual for The Mustard Seed Calgary
May 2023 - Dee Dee Jackson Foundation podcast. Watch here
Fall 2022 - Palliative Care: A philosophy and approach to care for The Mustard Seed Calgary
September 2022 - Companioning: A Soulful Philosophy of Care for Alberta Spiritual Care Practitioners
March 2022 - Live Stream with Kathy Wagner. Watch here.
October 2021 - Annual Palliative Care Conference, Edmonton Alberta. Companioning The Bereaved, A Soulful Philosophy of Care
September 2020 - Grief Workshop with The Society of Alberta Occupational Therapists
October 2020 - Mindfulness Workshop with The Society of Alberta Occupational Therapists
September 2019 - Threads of Life Canada. Mindfulness and Suffering: presentation and experience.
August 27th 2019 - Grounding Yourself With Music and Movement - a yoga and music therapy workshop.
July 16 2019 - Savasana: Rest and Nourish Yourself
April 26th and 27th 2019 - Responding Appropriately to Grief and Loss as a Healthcare of Wellness Provider
A two day educational event, hosted by The Society of Alberta Occupational Therapists
January 11 2019 - Mindfulness and Coping With Suffering
Palliative Care Grand Rounds, Grey Nuns Hospital, Edmonton
Christmas Restorative Long Practice - December 8th 2018
Whether you observe Christmas, Winter Solstice, or winter hibernation during it's long nights, this time of year can be especially challenging when you are grieving. This workshop will focus on restoring the body, mind and spirit during the winter season. Gentle restorative yoga poses will be taught, along with guided meditations and a grief ritual.
August 26 2018 - Summer Retreat at The University of Alberta Botanic Gardens
October 13th 2018 - West Meadowlark Community League Workshop
Friday June 22 2018 - Savasana: The Art and Science of Relaxation
November 2017 - Focus Your Practice
A 3-part series of classes focusing on exploring and releasing specific body parts that are prone to carrying tension and stress: neck and shoulders, back and hips and legs.
October 23rd 2017: Rehabilitation in Palliative Care, Annual Palliative Care Conference, Edmonton AB.
October 10th 2017: Birth, When It's Not Happy: Understanding The Companioning Model of Grief Support. Hosted by Obstetrics, Labor and Delivery at the Grey Nuns Hospital in Edmonton, AB
October 24th 2016: Mindful Self Care - Annual Palliative Care Conference, Edmonton, AB.
October 1, 2nd 2016: Yoga For Grief Support. Sponsored by the Darcy's Nature Walk for Mental Wellness, supported by SPRY and the CNP Health Foundation.
August 20th 2016: Building a Home Yoga Practice
June 15th 2014: Mindful Music and Movement For An Open Heart: Click here for details.
May 23rd - 24th 2014: Yoga - Finding Your Roots and Growing Into Life. Natural Health Practitioners of Canada Annual Conference, Red Deer Alberta.
April 5th 2014: Yoga For Grief Support. Sponsored by the Darcy's Nature Walk for Mental Wellness, supported by SPRY and the CNP Health Foundation.
March 29th 2014: Mourning, Movement, Music and Mindfulness. A day long personal wellness retreat in Edmonton combining verbal expression and support, with music and movement.
February 12, 2014: Yoga for Grief Support - Understanding Yoga As A Therapeutic Modality. Presentation to the students of the Therapeutic Recreation Program at NorQuest College.
December 14, 2013: Mindful Music and Movement - Gentle Support Over The Holidays. In partnership with Transitions Music Therapy
November 16th 2013: Being With Grief - A Personal Wellness Retreat. Presented by The Edmonton Bereavement Center, with special guests.
March 2013: Breath Meditation and Movement - The Experience of Yoga and Grief. Palliative Care Grand Rounds, Grey Nuns Community Hospital, Edmonton Alberta.
October 2013: Yoga, A Supportive Practice For Grief and Bereavement. 24th Annual Palliative Care Conference, Edmonton, Alberta.
November 2023 - Palliative Care, Grief Sensitive Care and the Use of Ritual for The Mustard Seed Calgary
May 2023 - Dee Dee Jackson Foundation podcast. Watch here
Fall 2022 - Palliative Care: A philosophy and approach to care for The Mustard Seed Calgary
September 2022 - Companioning: A Soulful Philosophy of Care for Alberta Spiritual Care Practitioners
March 2022 - Live Stream with Kathy Wagner. Watch here.
October 2021 - Annual Palliative Care Conference, Edmonton Alberta. Companioning The Bereaved, A Soulful Philosophy of Care
September 2020 - Grief Workshop with The Society of Alberta Occupational Therapists
October 2020 - Mindfulness Workshop with The Society of Alberta Occupational Therapists
September 2019 - Threads of Life Canada. Mindfulness and Suffering: presentation and experience.
August 27th 2019 - Grounding Yourself With Music and Movement - a yoga and music therapy workshop.
July 16 2019 - Savasana: Rest and Nourish Yourself
April 26th and 27th 2019 - Responding Appropriately to Grief and Loss as a Healthcare of Wellness Provider
A two day educational event, hosted by The Society of Alberta Occupational Therapists
January 11 2019 - Mindfulness and Coping With Suffering
Palliative Care Grand Rounds, Grey Nuns Hospital, Edmonton
Christmas Restorative Long Practice - December 8th 2018
Whether you observe Christmas, Winter Solstice, or winter hibernation during it's long nights, this time of year can be especially challenging when you are grieving. This workshop will focus on restoring the body, mind and spirit during the winter season. Gentle restorative yoga poses will be taught, along with guided meditations and a grief ritual.
August 26 2018 - Summer Retreat at The University of Alberta Botanic Gardens
October 13th 2018 - West Meadowlark Community League Workshop
Friday June 22 2018 - Savasana: The Art and Science of Relaxation
November 2017 - Focus Your Practice
A 3-part series of classes focusing on exploring and releasing specific body parts that are prone to carrying tension and stress: neck and shoulders, back and hips and legs.
October 23rd 2017: Rehabilitation in Palliative Care, Annual Palliative Care Conference, Edmonton AB.
October 10th 2017: Birth, When It's Not Happy: Understanding The Companioning Model of Grief Support. Hosted by Obstetrics, Labor and Delivery at the Grey Nuns Hospital in Edmonton, AB
October 24th 2016: Mindful Self Care - Annual Palliative Care Conference, Edmonton, AB.
October 1, 2nd 2016: Yoga For Grief Support. Sponsored by the Darcy's Nature Walk for Mental Wellness, supported by SPRY and the CNP Health Foundation.
August 20th 2016: Building a Home Yoga Practice
June 15th 2014: Mindful Music and Movement For An Open Heart: Click here for details.
May 23rd - 24th 2014: Yoga - Finding Your Roots and Growing Into Life. Natural Health Practitioners of Canada Annual Conference, Red Deer Alberta.
April 5th 2014: Yoga For Grief Support. Sponsored by the Darcy's Nature Walk for Mental Wellness, supported by SPRY and the CNP Health Foundation.
March 29th 2014: Mourning, Movement, Music and Mindfulness. A day long personal wellness retreat in Edmonton combining verbal expression and support, with music and movement.
February 12, 2014: Yoga for Grief Support - Understanding Yoga As A Therapeutic Modality. Presentation to the students of the Therapeutic Recreation Program at NorQuest College.
December 14, 2013: Mindful Music and Movement - Gentle Support Over The Holidays. In partnership with Transitions Music Therapy
November 16th 2013: Being With Grief - A Personal Wellness Retreat. Presented by The Edmonton Bereavement Center, with special guests.
March 2013: Breath Meditation and Movement - The Experience of Yoga and Grief. Palliative Care Grand Rounds, Grey Nuns Community Hospital, Edmonton Alberta.
October 2013: Yoga, A Supportive Practice For Grief and Bereavement. 24th Annual Palliative Care Conference, Edmonton, Alberta.