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SCALE Program (Live Webinars and Counselling)

Registration is now open!

The SCALE Program Returns Thursday, October 9th, 2025! Register now to get new content, resources, live sessions, and free counselling.

Can’t fit the live programming in your calendar? SCALE is also available on demand.

What is the SCALE Program?

The SCALE (Supporting Caregiver Awareness, Learning and Empowerment) Program can provide you with skills you need to find a balance between your caregiving responsibilities and personal needs.

Maintaining mental health is a crucial step on the caregiver journey.

Offered twice a year, the SCALE Program offers:

Upcoming SCALE Sessions

The next SCALE session begins on Thursday, October 9th, 2025!

Register here for free counselling and to participate in the LIVE sessions. You can sign up anytime, even once the program has begun, as long as spaces are available.

SCALE is also available on demand. Caregivers are busy. We have recorded SCALE sessions so that you can watch our webinars below at any time, including when it’s not offered live.

Week 1: “I feel burned out”: Resetting within your Caregiving Journey

Week 2: “I feel like I am not doing enough”: Challenging Feelings of Guilt and Failure

Week 3: “I feel overwhelmed”:  Managing Caregiving Stress through the Power of Noticing

Week 4: “I don’t know how to change things”: Navigating Grief and Helplessness in Caregiving Relationships

Week 5: “I feel angry and resentful”: Navigating Difficult Emotions within Caregiving Relationships

Week 6: “Who am I aside from being a caregiver?”: Rediscovering Yourself by Embracing Self-Compassion

Week 7: “I feel like nobody appreciates me”: Setting Boundaries within the Caregiver Relationship

Week 8: “I feel alone”: Creating Meaningful Connections

*NEW!* Q&A Week 9: “I still have so many questions” with Michal Goldstein

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Linda’s story

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Finding mental health support with SCALE

“It was refreshing to find OCO. Finally, there were people who understood what being a caregiver is like, and the program provided practical support from qualified professionals.”

When Linda first started caring for her husband, she often felt alone and overwhelmed, like she was navigating in the dark. There were times when she didn’t know where to find more support and information. But Linda’s journey took a positive turn when she discovered our SCALE Program – Supporting Caregiver Awareness, Learning, and Empowerment.

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