Applying Learning to Real Life
I was able to apply some of the knowledge, strategies, and tactics to my work life too, so the benefits of the SCALE program brought wellness to all aspects of my being.
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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:
The next SCALE session begins on Tuesday, February 4th 2025!
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
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. New videos will be available Spring 2025. Please continue to watch previous sessions here.
No! OCO uses Eventbrite for registration and communication purposes only. You do not need to create an Eventbrite account to register for the SCALE Program. Simply provide your name, email and some questions regarding your caregiving experience.
Yes! The SCALE Program is designed to help caregivers unpack difficult emotional experiences related to caregiving while also providing meaningful strategies to enhance their mental wellness.
Yes! We highly recommend watching the topics that resonate with your burnout and to sign-up for group or individual counselling right away to receive professional support, as sessions are limited.
No! This program focuses on the caregiver’s mental wellness and although system navigation may cause caregivers distress, it will focus on how to change your thinking around it instead of helping you find the exact support you are looking for. Check-out our Helpline for community navigation support.
Yes! A lot of caregivers sign up for group or individual counselling where they can go more into detail about their relationships that are causing negative emotions. It is helpful to watch the webinars and then meet with a counsellor to help you apply it to your situation.
No! We understand the flexibility caregivers need. Sign-up for any weeks you are interested in or have the time for.
Yes! Registration for each weekly topic will remain open until the webinar goes live on that date.
No! Both group and individual counselling sessions are optional after each weekly topic is presented.
Yes! We have pre-recorded webinars on all weekly topics. You must have registered to access the exclusive link when the program is running, however, all recorded webinars are available in our SCALE Webinar Library so that you can watch them anytime.
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