Ethics seminar - Flourishing
October 8, 2025 · 11:00am - 1:00pm

Organized by: Ethics & Discernment Centre
Zoom
Audience: General public Healthcare professionals Researchers Volunteers
Webinar Health ethics Mental health Spiritual health
What does flourishing mean in the face of challenges such as disability and chronic illness? Explore the origins of flourishing, challenge common perceptions and examine it in action.
Presenters
Dr. Eleanor Stewart
Dr. Eleanor Stewart holds a doctorate in rehabilitation medicine focusing on healthcare ethics. She was awarded a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada Doctoral Fellowship for her research on ethical practice. In 2019, she was also awarded Covenant Health's Mission Award for Social Justice.
Eleanor’s interest in ethics grew from her experiences working with children and their families living with complex neurodevelopmental disabilities. She became involved in the ethics community as a member of the ethics committee at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital and a member of her professional association and college. Later, as her interest grew, she returned to university to complete a PhD in healthcare ethics.
Dillon W. Hausauer
Dillon W. Hausauer is an engaging communicator, speaker and preacher who helps people explore resilience, meaning and flourishing in the face of challenges. She is passionate about supporting individuals, especially those living with pain or suffering, and is known for translating complex ideas into clear, accessible insights that inspire action.
Within Covenant Health, Dillon collaborates with leaders and experts across the organization to shape complex information into communication that connects with staff and physicians. She also serves in the Presbyterian Church in Canada as an ordained elder and contributing member of the Committee on Church Doctrine, where she brings together faith and practice. As a public speaker, Dillon addresses themes of flourishing, resilience and strength in adversity, drawing from her experience with chronic mental and physical health conditions.