BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Ontario Caregiver Organization - ECPv6.18.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Ontario Caregiver Organization X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Ontario Caregiver Organization REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241008T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241008T130000 DTSTAMP:20240819T154032Z CREATED:20240819T154032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T154032Z UID:10001580-1728388800-1728392400@ontariocaregiver.ca SUMMARY:Strategies for Double Duty Caregivers - Caregiver Stress and Burnout - Webinar 1 of 3 in the series DESCRIPTION:There are over 4 million caregivers in Ontario who provide unpaid support to family members\, partners\, and friends. Many of these caregivers also work in caring professions across sectors. For double-duty caregivers\, trying to balance the demands of providing care professionally as well as personally can sometimes lead to emotional strain and burnout. \nThis October\, in celebration of Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month\, the Ontario Caregiver Organization and CMHA Ontario’s Your Health Space invite you to\ntake part in a unique 3-part webinar series designed specifically for double-duty caregivers. The series will offer helpful resources\, practical strategies\, and ways to connect for additional support. \nUse the registration link provided to attend one\, or all\, of the sessions\, depending on your availability. \nCaregiver Stress and Burnout – Tuesday\, October 8\, 12-1 p.m. ET\nThis webinar will explore prevalent experiences of caregiver stress and burnout as well as strategies\, resources\, and supports available to help caregivers support their health and well-being. \nEmpathic Strain – Tuesday\, October 22\, 12-1 p.m. ET\nEmpathy is a must-have quality for double-duty caregivers\, but it can be difficult to sustain. This webinar will review common experiences of empathic strain for\nthose providing professional care and personal support and will explore practical steps to manage its impact and maintain well-being. \nBalancing Work and Care – Tuesday\, October 29\, 12-1 p.m. ET\nThis webinar will explore strategies and resources for double-duty caregivers trying to balance work and care\, including identifying their own needs\, effectively communicating with employers\, and finding the right supports and benefits. URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/strategies-for-double-duty-caregivers-caregiver-stress-and-burnout-webinar-1-of-3-in-the-series/ LOCATION:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/OCO-YHS-Logos.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241008T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241008T130000 DTSTAMP:20241003T150433Z CREATED:20241002T153903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T150433Z UID:10027481-1728388800-1728392400@ontariocaregiver.ca SUMMARY:Nurturing mental health and wellness for caregivers Supporting Caregiver Awareness\, Learning and Empowerment (SCALE) Program DESCRIPTION:A newly designed SCALE program is being launched this Fall. Register now to get new content and resources!\nThe SCALE Program aims to empower caregivers with practical information and skills to focus on their mental health and well-being needs by offering:\n• Weekly psychoeducational webinars (LIVE or RECORDED) that acknowledge and unpack difficult caregiving emotions. You may register for all or individual webinars to suit your needs.\n• Strategies\, tools\, and resources to better cope with difficult caregiving emotions and reflect on your own caregiving experience.\n• Free and confidential online group and/or individual counselling (OPTIONAL). *Space is limited. Registration is based on a first-come\, firstserved basis. You will need to watch the live or recorded webinars to receive the maximum benefit from group or individual counselling.\nSeeing this past OCTOBER 8th\, 2024?\nYou can still sign-up for any of the remaining live webinars!\nOctober 8th to November 26th\, 2024\n(Tuesdays from 12pm to 1pm ET)\nWeek 1: “I feel burned out”: Resetting within our Caregiving Journey\nWeek 2: “I feel like I am not doing enough”: Challenging Feelings of Guilt and Failure\nWeek 3: “I feel overwhelmed”: Managing Caregiving Stress through the Power of Noticing\nWeek 4: “I don’t know how to change things”: Navigating Grief and Helplessness in Caregiving Relationships\nWeek 5: “I feel angry and resentful”: Navigating Difficult Emotions within Caregiving Relationships\nWeek 6: “Who am I aside from a caregiver?”: Rediscovering Yourself by Embracing Self-Compassion\nWeek 7: “I feel like nobody appreciates me”: Setting Boundaries within the Caregiver Relationship\nWeek 8: “I feel alone”: Creating Meaningful Connections URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/nurturing-mental-health-and-wellness-for-caregivers-supporting-caregiver-awareness-learning-and-empowerment-scale-program/2024-10-08/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/iStock-1209276828.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241015T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241015T130000 DTSTAMP:20241003T150433Z CREATED:20241002T153903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T150433Z UID:10027482-1728993600-1728997200@ontariocaregiver.ca SUMMARY:Nurturing mental health and wellness for caregivers Supporting Caregiver Awareness\, Learning and Empowerment (SCALE) Program DESCRIPTION:A newly designed SCALE program is being launched this Fall. Register now to get new content and resources!\nThe SCALE Program aims to empower caregivers with practical information and skills to focus on their mental health and well-being needs by offering:\n• Weekly psychoeducational webinars (LIVE or RECORDED) that acknowledge and unpack difficult caregiving emotions. You may register for all or individual webinars to suit your needs.\n• Strategies\, tools\, and resources to better cope with difficult caregiving emotions and reflect on your own caregiving experience.\n• Free and confidential online group and/or individual counselling (OPTIONAL). *Space is limited. Registration is based on a first-come\, firstserved basis. You will need to watch the live or recorded webinars to receive the maximum benefit from group or individual counselling.\nSeeing this past OCTOBER 8th\, 2024?\nYou can still sign-up for any of the remaining live webinars!\nOctober 8th to November 26th\, 2024\n(Tuesdays from 12pm to 1pm ET)\nWeek 1: “I feel burned out”: Resetting within our Caregiving Journey\nWeek 2: “I feel like I am not doing enough”: Challenging Feelings of Guilt and Failure\nWeek 3: “I feel overwhelmed”: Managing Caregiving Stress through the Power of Noticing\nWeek 4: “I don’t know how to change things”: Navigating Grief and Helplessness in Caregiving Relationships\nWeek 5: “I feel angry and resentful”: Navigating Difficult Emotions within Caregiving Relationships\nWeek 6: “Who am I aside from a caregiver?”: Rediscovering Yourself by Embracing Self-Compassion\nWeek 7: “I feel like nobody appreciates me”: Setting Boundaries within the Caregiver Relationship\nWeek 8: “I feel alone”: Creating Meaningful Connections URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/nurturing-mental-health-and-wellness-for-caregivers-supporting-caregiver-awareness-learning-and-empowerment-scale-program/2024-10-15/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/iStock-1209276828.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241017T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241017T130000 DTSTAMP:20240709T211306Z CREATED:20240709T211306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T211306Z UID:10001570-1729166400-1729170000@ontariocaregiver.ca SUMMARY:Planning a Positive Transition to Long-Term Care DESCRIPTION:Change can be challenging\, especially for older adults and seniors who are considering transitioning into a long-term care community. This process can also be confusing and overwhelming for caregivers as they navigate a large amount of information and emotional challenges. In this webinar with Family Councils Ontario (FCO)\, you will receive information on supporting a positive transition to long-term care before\, during\, and after the move. You will also learn more about:\n• Long-term care homes setting and how they operate\n• How caregivers can get support from the long-term care team\n• What Family Councils Ontario does and what resources are available for caregivers\n• FCO’s new ‘Transition Project’ Tool\, which supports caregiver knowledge experience with best practices\n• Hear other caregivers’ experiences and stories \nOur Speakers:\nSam Peck (she/they): Sam is the Executive Director of FCO and has been helping LTC caregivers form effective peer support groups since 2008. She is passionate about the power of peer support and helping Council members and home staff form positive and productive relationships. \nLiane Pelissier (she/her): Before joining FCO as the Client Services Manager in 2021\, Liane worked in LTC for over 19 years as a Resident and Family Services Coordinator\, helping support residents and families as they transitioned into LTC. Liane pairs this experience with lived experience as a caregiver to support caregivers and Family Councils to improve the quality of care and the caregiver experience in LTC. \nCathleen Edwards (she/her): Cathleen brings years of experience as a post-secondary educational instructor to her role as Education Manager at FCO\, creating informative and engaging educational materials for Council members and home staff. Her passion for supporting families and advocating for inclusion draws inspiration from her work as a Recreation Professional in long-term care. URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/planning-a-positive-transition-to-long-term-care/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/iStock-1343266748.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241022T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241022T130000 DTSTAMP:20240819T154048Z CREATED:20240819T154048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T154048Z UID:10001581-1729598400-1729602000@ontariocaregiver.ca SUMMARY:Strategies for Double Duty Caregivers - Empathic Strain - Webinar 2 of 3 in the series DESCRIPTION:There are over 4 million caregivers in Ontario who provide unpaid support to family members\, partners\, and friends. Many of these caregivers also work in caring professions across sectors. For double-duty caregivers\, trying to balance the demands of providing care professionally as well as personally can sometimes lead to emotional strain and burnout. \nThis October\, in celebration of Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month\, the Ontario Caregiver Organization and CMHA Ontario’s Your Health Space invite you to\ntake part in a unique 3-part webinar series designed specifically for double-duty caregivers. The series will offer helpful resources\, practical strategies\, and ways to connect for additional support. \nUse the registration link provided to attend one\, or all\, of the sessions\, depending on your availability. \nCaregiver Stress and Burnout – Tuesday\, October 8\, 12-1 p.m. ET\nThis webinar will explore prevalent experiences of caregiver stress and burnout as well as strategies\, resources\, and supports available to help caregivers support their health and well-being. \nEmpathic Strain – Tuesday\, October 22\, 12-1 p.m. ET\nEmpathy is a must-have quality for double-duty caregivers\, but it can be difficult to sustain. This webinar will review common experiences of empathic strain for\nthose providing professional care and personal support and will explore practical steps to manage its impact and maintain well-being. \nBalancing Work and Care – Tuesday\, October 29\, 12-1 p.m. ET\nThis webinar will explore strategies and resources for double-duty caregivers trying to balance work and care\, including identifying their own needs\, effectively communicating with employers\, and finding the right supports and benefits. URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/strategies-for-double-duty-caregivers-empathic-strain-webinar-2-of-3-in-the-series/ LOCATION:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/OCO-YHS-Logos-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241022T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241022T130000 DTSTAMP:20241003T150433Z CREATED:20241002T153903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T150433Z UID:10027483-1729598400-1729602000@ontariocaregiver.ca SUMMARY:Nurturing mental health and wellness for caregivers Supporting Caregiver Awareness\, Learning and Empowerment (SCALE) Program DESCRIPTION:A newly designed SCALE program is being launched this Fall. Register now to get new content and resources!\nThe SCALE Program aims to empower caregivers with practical information and skills to focus on their mental health and well-being needs by offering:\n• Weekly psychoeducational webinars (LIVE or RECORDED) that acknowledge and unpack difficult caregiving emotions. You may register for all or individual webinars to suit your needs.\n• Strategies\, tools\, and resources to better cope with difficult caregiving emotions and reflect on your own caregiving experience.\n• Free and confidential online group and/or individual counselling (OPTIONAL). *Space is limited. Registration is based on a first-come\, firstserved basis. You will need to watch the live or recorded webinars to receive the maximum benefit from group or individual counselling.\nSeeing this past OCTOBER 8th\, 2024?\nYou can still sign-up for any of the remaining live webinars!\nOctober 8th to November 26th\, 2024\n(Tuesdays from 12pm to 1pm ET)\nWeek 1: “I feel burned out”: Resetting within our Caregiving Journey\nWeek 2: “I feel like I am not doing enough”: Challenging Feelings of Guilt and Failure\nWeek 3: “I feel overwhelmed”: Managing Caregiving Stress through the Power of Noticing\nWeek 4: “I don’t know how to change things”: Navigating Grief and Helplessness in Caregiving Relationships\nWeek 5: “I feel angry and resentful”: Navigating Difficult Emotions within Caregiving Relationships\nWeek 6: “Who am I aside from a caregiver?”: Rediscovering Yourself by Embracing Self-Compassion\nWeek 7: “I feel like nobody appreciates me”: Setting Boundaries within the Caregiver Relationship\nWeek 8: “I feel alone”: Creating Meaningful Connections URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/nurturing-mental-health-and-wellness-for-caregivers-supporting-caregiver-awareness-learning-and-empowerment-scale-program/2024-10-22/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/iStock-1209276828.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241028T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241028T130000 DTSTAMP:20240709T211312Z CREATED:20240709T211312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T211312Z UID:10001571-1730116800-1730120400@ontariocaregiver.ca SUMMARY:What Caregivers Need to Know About Financial Wellness DESCRIPTION:Four in ten caregivers are facing financial hardship because of their caregiving responsibilities. Additionally\, more caregivers are using their savings or investments to cover expenses associated with caregiving. This financial impact is one of the top reasons caregivers are feeling stressed.\nIn this webinar with Credit Canada\, you will receive information on how to avoid bankruptcy\, become debt-free\, and achieve financial wellness.\nWe will also discuss:\n• What is a good Credit Score and why is it important?\n• How Credit Score works and what are the risks?\n• How to access financial readiness kits for unpredictable times?\n• What to do when debt becomes too much to handle on your own? \nOur Speaker: Credit Canada is Canada’s first and longest-standing credit counselling agency. For more than 50 years\, Credit Canada has been helping Canadians get out of debt and back into life through financial education and debt resolution. As a national\, non-profit organization\, Credit Canada has helped thousands become debt-free and achieve financial wellness. \nNote: The webinar is intended to provide general information only. URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/what-caregivers-need-to-know-about-financial-wellness/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/iStock-1477388312.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241029T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241029T130000 DTSTAMP:20240819T154101Z CREATED:20240819T154101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T154101Z UID:10001582-1730203200-1730206800@ontariocaregiver.ca SUMMARY:Strategies for Double Duty Caregivers - Balancing Work and Care - Webinar 3 of 3 in the series DESCRIPTION:There are over 4 million caregivers in Ontario who provide unpaid support to family members\, partners\, and friends. Many of these caregivers also work in caring professions across sectors. For double-duty caregivers\, trying to balance the demands of providing care professionally as well as personally can sometimes lead to emotional strain and burnout. \nThis October\, in celebration of Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month\, the Ontario Caregiver Organization and CMHA Ontario’s Your Health Space invite you to\ntake part in a unique 3-part webinar series designed specifically for double-duty caregivers. The series will offer helpful resources\, practical strategies\, and ways to connect for additional support. \nUse the registration link provided to attend one\, or all\, of the sessions\, depending on your availability. \nCaregiver Stress and Burnout – Tuesday\, October 8\, 12-1 p.m. ET\nThis webinar will explore prevalent experiences of caregiver stress and burnout as well as strategies\, resources\, and supports available to help caregivers support their health and well-being. \nEmpathic Strain – Tuesday\, October 22\, 12-1 p.m. ET\nEmpathy is a must-have quality for double-duty caregivers\, but it can be difficult to sustain. This webinar will review common experiences of empathic strain for\nthose providing professional care and personal support and will explore practical steps to manage its impact and maintain well-being. \nBalancing Work and Care – Tuesday\, October 29\, 12-1 p.m. ET\nThis webinar will explore strategies and resources for double-duty caregivers trying to balance work and care\, including identifying their own needs\, effectively communicating with employers\, and finding the right supports and benefits. URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/strategies-for-double-duty-caregivers-balancing-work-and-care-webinar-3-of-3-in-the-series/ LOCATION:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/OCO-YHS-Logos-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241029T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241029T130000 DTSTAMP:20241003T150433Z CREATED:20241002T153903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T150433Z UID:10027484-1730203200-1730206800@ontariocaregiver.ca SUMMARY:Nurturing mental health and wellness for caregivers Supporting Caregiver Awareness\, Learning and Empowerment (SCALE) Program DESCRIPTION:A newly designed SCALE program is being launched this Fall. Register now to get new content and resources!\nThe SCALE Program aims to empower caregivers with practical information and skills to focus on their mental health and well-being needs by offering:\n• Weekly psychoeducational webinars (LIVE or RECORDED) that acknowledge and unpack difficult caregiving emotions. You may register for all or individual webinars to suit your needs.\n• Strategies\, tools\, and resources to better cope with difficult caregiving emotions and reflect on your own caregiving experience.\n• Free and confidential online group and/or individual counselling (OPTIONAL). *Space is limited. Registration is based on a first-come\, firstserved basis. You will need to watch the live or recorded webinars to receive the maximum benefit from group or individual counselling.\nSeeing this past OCTOBER 8th\, 2024?\nYou can still sign-up for any of the remaining live webinars!\nOctober 8th to November 26th\, 2024\n(Tuesdays from 12pm to 1pm ET)\nWeek 1: “I feel burned out”: Resetting within our Caregiving Journey\nWeek 2: “I feel like I am not doing enough”: Challenging Feelings of Guilt and Failure\nWeek 3: “I feel overwhelmed”: Managing Caregiving Stress through the Power of Noticing\nWeek 4: “I don’t know how to change things”: Navigating Grief and Helplessness in Caregiving Relationships\nWeek 5: “I feel angry and resentful”: Navigating Difficult Emotions within Caregiving Relationships\nWeek 6: “Who am I aside from a caregiver?”: Rediscovering Yourself by Embracing Self-Compassion\nWeek 7: “I feel like nobody appreciates me”: Setting Boundaries within the Caregiver Relationship\nWeek 8: “I feel alone”: Creating Meaningful Connections URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/nurturing-mental-health-and-wellness-for-caregivers-supporting-caregiver-awareness-learning-and-empowerment-scale-program/2024-10-29/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/iStock-1209276828.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR