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SUMMARY:No Shame in Your Game: Managing Caregiver Anxiety as Parents
DESCRIPTION:Are you a parent or caregiver feeling overwhelmed\, anxious\, or unsure? You’re not alone. \nWhen you’re parenting or caring for a child with developmental disabilities\, mental health challenges\, or other complex needs\, it can add another layer of emotional complexity. OCO welcomes the George Hull Centre for a supportive webinar on managing caregiver anxiety and reminding you that there is ‘no shame in your game’ as a parent or caregiver. \nIn this session\, you’ll learn: \n\n• How anxiety and trauma can impact caregiving\, especially within racialized families and communities\n• Real caregiver stories that may reflect your own challenges and offer new ways to copy and connect\n• Practical tools and strategies to feel more empowered in your role and amplify the work that you’re doing\n\nOur Speakers:\nKaren Mighty is the Director of Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion at the George Hull Centre for Children and Families. In addition to her professional expertise\, Karen brings valuable lived experience as a caregiver to her teenage son\, who has a diagnosis of Anxiety\, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)\, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her dual perspective –as both a DEI leader and a parent – deepens her commitment to creating inclusive\, compassionate systems that serve all children and families. \nTrecia Lamey is a Senior Social Worker at the George Hull Centre for Children and Families. She brings a strong foundation in culturally responsive and trauma-informed care to her clinical work. Trecia is deeply committed to meaningful parent engagement and integrates a strengths-based\, inclusive lens into her support of children and families navigating complex needs
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SUMMARY:High-Quality Care for Adults with Insomnia Disorder
DESCRIPTION:As a caregiver\, you may be supporting someone with insomnia\, or you might have been diagnosed with the disorder yourself. Either way\, it’s important to understand the type of care you can expect from your healthcare providers. Knowing the quality standards for care is essential for both patients and caregivers to set clear expectations. \nThe OCO welcomes back Ontario Health to discuss the new quality standard for Insomnia Disorder. This webinar will provide you with valuable information\, tools\, and resources. \nJoin us to learn about: \n\n• Ontario Health’s Insomnia Disorder quality standard and patient guide\n• Key quality statements to improve care for people with insomnia disorder\n• Programs\, tools\, and resources to caregivers\n• Lived experiences from caregivers navigating the journey\n\nOur Speakers:\nMafo Yakubu is a Lead in the Clinical and Quality Standards Program at Ontario Health. Mafo led the development of the Insomnia Disorder and Palliative Care quality standards. Her leadership continues to drive evidence-based improvements through inclusive collaboration and key partner engagement. \nJessica Ostrega is a Senior Specialist in the Clinical Improvement and Informatics team at Ontario Health. She led the resource allocation\, communication\, and dissemination of the Insomnia Disorder quality standard. Her work reflects a strong commitment to system-level improvement through strategic outreach and program development.
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