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SUMMARY:Eastern Ontario Caregiver Expo
DESCRIPTION:This event is a fantastic opportunity where local healthcare organizations\, businesses\, social service program providers and other caregiver-related entities will gather to promote their products and services. As well as educate the public regarding what is available to assist them and their families with respect to “Caregiving” for people of all ages\, all walks of life and under a wide variety of circumstances. \nThe first 80 individuals per lunch time will be provided a ticket\, lunch will be held at 11:00 AM\, 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM. \nPick up your swag bag and enter your name to win a door prize upon entry\, prizes will be announced after speaker sessions have ended. Attendance is necessary to claim prize! \nSpeaker sessions will be held at 10:00 AM\, 11:00 AM\, 12:00 PM\, 1:00 PM\, 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM.
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/eastern-ontario-caregiver-expo/
LOCATION:Hero’s Landing\, Trenton\, 57 Stella Crescent\, Trenton\, Ontario\, K8V 1W6\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hospice Quinte":MAILTO:info@hospicequinte.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230404T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230404T100000
DTSTAMP:20230322T181149Z
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SUMMARY:National Caregiver Day #CelebrateACaregiver
DESCRIPTION:Four million caregivers across Ontario provide an estimated 75 per cent of the care in our healthcare system. They play a critical role in providing physical\, emotional\, and mental support to family members\, partners\, and friends in need. While most caregivers have a positive outlook on their experience and a sense of fulfillment\, two-thirds admit they had no choice but to assume the work of caregiving. \nJoin us on April 4th on National Caregiver Day to celebrate family caregivers! We will be hosting a live event where we will hear from caregivers and their caregiving journey\, along with remarks from: \n• Jennifer McKelvie\, Deputy Mayor of the City of Toronto\n• Amy Coupal\, Chief Executive Officer of The Ontario Caregiver Organization (OCO)\n• Samantha Peck\, Executive Director at Family Councils Ontario (FCO) \nThe live event will be followed by a demonstration of some of the resources available to caregivers. The shared resources belong to organizational partners as part of The Toronto Caregiver Collaborative Forum. \nThis event will be in English only.
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/national-caregiver-day-celebrateacaregiver/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230404T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230404T130000
DTSTAMP:20230328T230528Z
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SUMMARY:Supporting Caregivers and Their Evolving Worlds -National Caregiver Day Event
DESCRIPTION:Over 6 million Canadians balance work and unpaid caregiving to a family member\, friend\, or community member. Caregiving is a role that most are thrust into with little to no preparation or training and can come at great emotional\, financial and physical cost. \nJoin us on National Caregiver Day to learn more about Pallium Canada’s resources and activities that support the millions of Canadian caregivers. These resources are designed to support caregivers on their caregiving journey and to help strengthen the important social connections within their communities. Pallium Canada is grateful to the Arbor Memorial Foundation for their ongoing support of the Care Connections program. \n 
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/supporting-caregivers-and-their-evolving-worlds-national-caregiver-day-event/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230404T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230404T193000
DTSTAMP:20230317T224213Z
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SUMMARY:Setting Healthy Boundaries
DESCRIPTION:Intended audience\nAs a family member or caregiver\, we understand that your loved one’s mental health or substance use health can have a significant impact on you. The Royal’s family information and support events are intended for family members or caregivers of individuals with a mental health or substance use health issue. These events are an opportunity to learn from our experts\, find out about available resources\, and connect with others who share a similar experience. There is no cost to participate but registration is required. \nPresenter\nBrynna Lemmex\, MSW\, RSW\nSocial worker at The Royal \nOverview\nSetting healthy boundaries is no easy task. Many of us struggle with setting boundaries and knowing what’s appropriate. What makes it especially challenging is when we are feeling overcome by guilt\, worry\, and uncertainty. In this session\, Brynna Lemmex\, a social worker at The Royal\, will highlight the importance of establishing and maintaining boundaries as a way to maintain our own self-care. Specific strategies for setting boundaries and examples of how to use them will also be discussed.
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/setting-healthy-boundaries/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230413T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230413T143000
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SUMMARY:Alzheimer Society: Mild Cognitive Impairment
DESCRIPTION:This 1.5 hour webinar will discuss the causes and features of mild cognitive impairment and its impact on the individual and caregiver.
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/alzheimer-society-mild-cognitive-impairment/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Regional Learning Centre Mississauga Halton":MAILTO:info@regionallearningcentre.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230418T110000
DTSTAMP:20230414T214850Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230414T214850Z
UID:10000744-1681812000-1681815600@ontariocaregiver.ca
SUMMARY:Grief Support Group (Northbrook\, ON)
DESCRIPTION:We provide emotional support to individuals and families who are either anticipating a death or experiencing grief due to the loss of a loved one.
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/grief-support-group-northbrook-on/2023-04-18/
LOCATION:Land O’Lakes Community Services\, 12497A Hwy 41 #1\, Northbrook\, Ontario\, K0H 2G0
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Frontenac Community Services":MAILTO:info@sfcsc.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230418T130000
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SUMMARY:Caregiver Support Group (Northbrook\, ON)
DESCRIPTION:Caregiver Support groups provide people with an opportunity to share their thoughts and experiences in a safe\, confidential environment.
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/caregiver-support-group-northbrook-on/2023-04-18/
LOCATION:Land O’Lakes Community Services\, 12497A Hwy 41 #1\, Northbrook\, Ontario\, K0H 2G0
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Frontenac Community Services":MAILTO:info@sfcsc.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230418T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230418T193000
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SUMMARY:Caring for loved ones with bipolar disorder
DESCRIPTION:Presented by:\nDr. Parastoo Jamshidi\, Ph.D.\, C.Psych.\nPsychologist\, Mood and Anxiety Outpatient Program\, The Royal \nH. Wolf Steger\, M.A.\nPsychology resident\, The Royal \nDr. Jamshidi\, psychologist\, and Wolf Steger\, psychology resident from The Royal’s Mood and Anxiety Outpatient program will provide information and resources on bipolar disorder based on their clinical work and available research. The session is aimed toward family members who want to better understand the experience of their loved one with bipolar disorder\, learn how they can best support them\, and how to overcome practical challenges that arise.
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/caring-for-loved-ones-with-bipolar-disorder/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230419T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230419T113000
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SUMMARY:Powerful Tools for Caregivers - A Free six-week workshop for caregivers
DESCRIPTION:Powerful Tools for Caregivers\nIn the six weekly classes\, caregivers develop a wealth of self-care tools to: \n\nreduce personal stress; change negative self-talk; communicate their needs to family members and healthcare or service providers; communicate effectively in challenging situations\nrecognize the messages in their emotions\, deal with difficult feelings; and make tough caregiving decisions.\nClass participants also receive a copy of The Caregiver Helpbook\, developed specifically for the class.
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/powerful-tools-for-caregivers-a-free-six-week-workshop-for-caregivers/2023-04-19/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230419T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230419T140000
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SUMMARY:Caring for the Caregiver
DESCRIPTION:Being a caregiver can come with some BIG feelings. It’s important you take care of yourself\, so you can take care of others. Join us for a workshop designed just for caregivers. The workshop will be facilitated by Marcia Buhler\, a Registered Psychologist. She will address the importance of self-care and strategies to identify compassion fatigue and burnout and their symptoms. She will also go over some research-based self-care strategies. This will be an interactive workshop with opportunities for discussion with the presenter and other attendees. \nAt the end of this session\, you will be able to:\n\nRecognize compassion fatigue\, burnout\, and their symptoms\nDiscuss evidence-based self-care strategies\nDevelop skills to cope with compassion fatigue and burnout\n\nAbout the Speaker:\n\nMarcia Buhler\, M.A.\, R.Psych.  – Marcia is a Registered Psychologist and is a Professional Practice Lead for Addiction and Mental Health\, Edmonton Zone\, AHS.  She has worked in various settings and has experience providing psychotherapy with children\, families\, and adults as well as facilitating groups.  She has been providing clinical education to staff for over 10 years with AHS as both a Clinical Education Specialist and also a Professional Practice Lead.\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nFor questions call the Lung Line at 1-888-344-5864.
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/caring-for-the-caregiver/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230421T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230421T130000
DTSTAMP:20230224T021846Z
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SUMMARY:Make Your Voice Heard: Tips for Effective Caregiver Communication
DESCRIPTION:Webinar description:  \nCaregivers navigate many relationships between the care recipient\, healthcare professionals\, family members\, and others. When communicating in these environments\, caregivers can often feel frustrated. Effective communication in relationships is essential for caregivers to best support their care recipients and alleviate stress and anxiety.  Join Dr. Naomi Gryfe Saperia to learn practical communication skills to help advocate for those you care for – and yourself. \nOur Speaker:  \nDr. Naomi Gryfe Saperia is a Clinical Health Psychologist in Ontario with over a decade of experience in hospitals and private practice. Her clinical practice currently specializes in helping clients cope with the emotional toll of having or caring for someone with an illness or disability. \n  \nRegister for a chance to win an OCO water bottle! Learn more at Eventbrite.
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/make-your-voice-heard-tips-for-effective-caregiver-communication/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230425T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230425T193000
DTSTAMP:20230421T231014Z
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UID:10000831-1682445600-1682451000@ontariocaregiver.ca
SUMMARY:Community Mental Health Program top tips for fostering recovery in others
DESCRIPTION:Intended audience\nAs a family member or caregiver\, we understand that your loved one’s mental health or substance use health can have a significant impact on you. The Royal’s family information and support events are intended for family members or caregivers of individuals with a mental health or substance use health issue. These events are an opportunity to learn from our experts\, find out about available resources\, and connect with others who share a similar experience. There is no cost to participate but registration is required. \nPresenters\nPhilip Grandia\, PhD\, CPsych\nClinical Psychologist\, The Royal \nTimothy Moran\, PhD\, MD\, FRCPC\nPsychiatrist\, The Royal \nOverview\nThis Community Mental Health Program family information and support session is open to family caregivers who reside in Ontario. \nThe family sessions are geared towards the family caregivers’ coping\, mental health and wellness within the context of supporting a loved one\, rather than focusing on the individual they care about. \nThis special session is an open discussion hosted by Dr. Timothy Moran\, psychiatrist\, and Dr. Philip Grandia\, psychologist\, of The Royal’s Community Mental Health Program. Dr. Moran and Dr. Grandia will provide a brief 10-minute presentation on their most frequent recommendations to family members and natural supports regarding how to best foster recovery for their loved one. The remainder of the session will be spent answering your questions related to how you can support the work of psychiatrists and psychologists providing care to your loved one. \nIn addition to a live question and answer period during the session\, Dr. Moran and Dr. Grandia welcome your questions in advance in preparation for the session. Submit your questions when registering for the Zoom session.
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/community-mental-health-program-top-tips-for-fostering-recovery-in-others/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230425T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230425T200000
DTSTAMP:20230323T003012Z
CREATED:20230323T003012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230323T003012Z
UID:10000693-1682449200-1682452800@ontariocaregiver.ca
SUMMARY:Bladder Cancer Webinar - Caregiver Stress and Burnout
DESCRIPTION:While there are many benefits to caring for a loved one with bladder cancer\, the majority of caregivers report feeling stressed or burnt out. During this workshop\, caregivers will learn strategies to identify these feelings and resources to help support them in their role. \nA Q&A will follow the presentation.
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/bladder-cancer-webinar-caregiver-stress-and-burnout/
LOCATION:Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bladder Cancer Canada":MAILTO:info@bladdercancercanada.org
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