PRESENTERS Jenepher Lennox Terrion, PhD., Caregiver Advocate and Full Professor, Department of Communication, UOttawa and Caroline Liebenberg, Caregiver Advocate, and Senior Policy Analyst, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada OVERVIEW To provide experience- and evidence-based practical tips for improving communication and relationships with loved ones with mental illness, as well as for navigating mental health resources […]

Location: at Merriwood Camp + virtual option *Proof of Vaccination required for in person event Session Topics: The Paramedic Wellness & Palliative Symptom Management Program Caregiver issues and caregiver training program Advance care planning during a pandemic Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) - Legislative Update and A Personal Story Grief Literacy To Register please contact […]

Topic: Person-Centered Care Starts with You Guest Speaker: Sarah Calvin, Regional Lead, Eastern Ontario and Francophone Communities, Ontario Caregiver Organization. Cost: Free Who should attend? The Zoom session is open to: - Family Councils Chairs and Members - all family members of loved ones in LTC homes including those homes that do not have a […]

Presenter Chris Curry Registered Psychotherapist Overview Addiction can also affect the family, friends, colleagues and partners of the person who is struggling. While we may not be able to convince our loved ones to change, there are steps we can take to improve our own emotional well-being. Please join Chris for a discussion on the […]

Presenter Stefanie Lomatski MSW, RSW Social Worker, Mood and Anxiety Program, The Royal Overview A lead discussion on the transitional grief model through the reflected lived experiences of care-givers/family members who are supporting someone with mental health needs including concepts such as the impact of toxic positivity. Date and Time Tuesday, December 14, 2021 6 […]

Wed, Dec 22, 4:00 PM Welcome to season two, episode three of Conversations at The Royal, presented by TD. Conversations at The Royal, presented by TD, is a free public education series that offers a thought-provoking insight into mental health issues that are important to our community. The lectures - held almost every month - […]

SCHC welcomes Kimberly Panditharatne, Caregiver Education Coordinator at the Alzheimer Society of Toronto. This virtual workshop will provide care partners with an overview of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. It will focus on being aware of the signs and symptoms and the importance of early diagnosis. December 13th, 2021 1:00 – 2:30 pm Register here:

There are 3.3 million caregivers in Ontario – ordinary people who provide physical and emotional support to a family member, partner, friend or neighbour, without pay. While many caregivers find this role to be rewarding, the majority find the overall management of caregiving stressful. Learn about the ways caregiving can affect mental health and well-being […]