Canadian Society of Addiction Medicine Conference
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You can care deeply without losing yourself.
MARCUS GREATHEART MD MSWPhysician, Social Worker, Author & Speaker
I help frontline workers and their leaders navigate difficult conversations, constrained systems and the emotional weight of caring work.
The Field Guide toFrontline CareEthica Press, 2026
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The Field Guide toStaying HumanComing February 2027
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For frontline teams and leaders in healthcare, homelessness, substance use and mental health.
Staying Human in Frontline Work
Moral distress, burnout and how people keep caring when the work takes a toll.
Difficult Conversations and Communication
Practical skills for anger, mistrust, limit-setting and repair.
Good Care in Constrained Systems
Preserving dignity and useful care when housing, treatment or staffing falls short.
Upcoming Events
I’m often speaking at conferences, leading workshops or attending events across Canada. If you’ll be at one of these, I’d be glad to meet you.
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University of Quadra (UofQ), Heriot Bay Inn
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