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SUMMARY:OCO's SCALE Program (Supporting Caregiver Awareness\, Learning and Empowerment)
DESCRIPTION:The SCALE Program (Support for Caregivers Awareness\, Learning\, Empowerment) nurtures mental health and wellness for caregivers.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\nThe SCALE Program aims to empower caregivers with practical information and skills to focus on their own mental health and well-being. Participants will receive strategies\, tools\, and resources to better cope with difficult caregiving emotions. \nOur Program \nWeekly Psychoeducational Webinars \n\nYou can sign up for the entire session or individual weeks\, depending on your availability and/or interest.\nWatch live or recorded. All live webinars have been recorded and will be posted exclusively on the Ontario Caregiver Organization YouTube channel after the live event. Only registered participants will be emailed a link after the webinar.\n\nOnline Group Coaching and Individual Counselling \n\nCounselling is free and confidential as well as optional to register for.\n\n\nSpaces are limited\, and registration is based on a first-come\, first-served basis.\nTo receive the maximum benefit from the group and individual counselling\, it is highly encouraged to also take part in the weekly webinars.\n\nRegistration \n\nA zoom link to join live will be emailed to those who register.\nAn online booking link will also be sent to everyone who registers with the opportunity to register for group and/or individual counselling through Dynamic Health.\n\nOther Information \n\nFrequently asked questions\nFor more information\, please visit The Scale Program on our website.\nPlease contact info@ontariocaregiver.ca with any questions about participating in this webinar.\n\nThis program is brought to you in partnership with the Ontario Caregiver Organization and Dynamic Health. \n  \n\n\nPlease note that all live webinars are from 12 p.m – 1 p.m Eastern Time \nSESSION 1: UNDERSTANDING THE EMOTIONAL EXPERIENCE OF CAREGIVING \nThe following topics will be explored each week: \nWeek 1: Your Caregiving Journey (February 8th) \nExplore the stages of caregiving while heightening your understanding of the care recipient’s experience. The transition into the role of a caregiver evolves through these three stages: \n\nThe Catastrophic Event\nTaking on the Role\nMoving into Advocacy\n\nTogether\, we will explore each stage to understand the impact of each event within your own caregiving role\, as well as the shifts it brings to your relationship with your care recipient. We will also begin to discuss the shifts you can make to improve your experience as a caregiver and manage the stress the caregiving relationship has on you. \nWeek 2: How Caregiving Stress Affects You (February 15th) \nExplore the physical\, emotional\, and mental impacts of caregiving. \nThe stress of caring for a person with an illness can take both a physical and mental toll on a caregiver. In this session\, you will begin to understand how the nervous system responds to this stress and how this can be both helpful and harmful to the body. Together\, we will explore the difference between stress and burnout and key signs of when you should seek help. \nWeek 3: How Caregivers can Manage Anxiety & Anger (February 22nd) \nExplore where the feelings of anxiety and anger come from\, and how to manage them in the context of your caregiving role. \nUnderstand anger and recognize that it is an acceptable emotion to express as a caregiver. Learn about anxiety and how it can be a positive emotion that alerts us to any danger but can also be a negative emotion that starts to impact our mental health when we become overwhelmed. \nThis session will help you differentiate between two coping pathways: (1) thoughts and (2) emotion and unpack the cognitive distortions we face when dealing with feelings of anxiety and anger. In addition\, we will also be working on non-violent communication with our negative thoughts\, allowing us to consider a different way to speak to ourselves and giving us more self-compassion. \nWeek 4: How Caregivers can Manage Sadness & Guilt (March 1st) \nExplore the feelings that drag you down and keep reminding you that you aren’t doing enough and about the cognitive distortions that keep you in the shame-cycle. \nUnderstand different caregiver’s experiences of sadness and guilt. Learn about the signs of guilt and the common themes often associated with guilt as a caregiver. This session will help you differentiate between two coping pathways: (1) thoughts and (2) emotion. Too often we face cognitive distortions\, the sneaky ways your mind convinces you of something that isn’t really true. Learn to identify and unpack these cognitive distortions that you may be having as a caregiver like “I should be able to care for her on my own at home” or “I’m a failure as a daughter.” We will question these negative thoughts and ask\, “is this 100% true?”. We will also explore the emotion of sadness and the triggers that cause it\, including the grieving process. \nSESSION 2: STRATEGIES FOR CAREGIVERS MENTAL WELLBEING \nThe following topics will be explored each week: \nWeek 1: Become a Mindful Caregiver (March 8th) \nExplore the seven attitudes of mindfulness and how this can be integrated into your caregiving relationship. \nIn this session\, we will explore practical suggestions to activate your parasympathetic nervous system to trigger a state of relaxation\, while learning mindfulness-based exercises you can easily do at home as a caregiver. We also learn and unpack the seven attitudes of mindfulness to help you within your caregiving relationship: (1) non-judgement\, (2) patience\, (3) A beginner’s mind\, (4) trust\, (5) non-striving\, (6) acceptance and (7) and letting go. \nWeek 2: The Self-Compassionate Caregiver (March 15th) \nManage your inner critic through developing your soothing self. \nIn this session\, we will learn how to utilize the mind-body connection to bring relaxation\, self- compassion\, and overall mindfulness to our experiences. There is significant research demonstrating the positive impact of practicing mindfulness techniques on one’s emotional health and ability to cope with ongoing stress. Together\, we will explore the meaning of self-compassion and its three components: (1) notice your suffering\, (2) treat yourself with kindness and (3) remembering that you are human. You will walk away with practical tips and strategies to incorporate self-compassion into your life and caregiving role. \nWeek 3: Find Your Caregiving Strengths (March 22nd) \nExplore the top attributes and resources that you already possess that enable you to succeed in your caregiving role. \nIn this session\, you will learn about your own character strengths\, understand how they impact your caregiving role\, and learn how to maximize these strengths to bring about hope and well-being. You will learn about the 24-character strengths in the Values in Action Model and understand how we can overuse or underuse them. You will have the opportunity to take a free survey to discover your own character strengths based on the science of well-being and learn how your strengths can empower you within your caregiving role. You will also learn how to start noticing strengths in others\, particularly your care recipient\, and how this can impact your relationship. \nWeek 4: Time for Self-Care while Caregiving (March 29th) \nExplore strategies on how to integrate psychological and physical tools to manage your mental health daily. \nIn this session\, you will learn the concept of self-care and the repercussions of not prioritizing some time for yourself as a caregiver. Together\, we will explore the ABC’s of self-care\, as well as\, its five dimensions and suggestions to improve each dimension: (1) professional self-care\, (2) spiritual self-care\, (3) social self-care\, (4)\, emotional self-care and (5) physical self-care. Strategies and tools presented are based on Motivational Interviewing skills\, health coaching techniques and integrative health assessment quizzes. \n  \n\n\nOur Speakers \nShoshana Kulik (MSW RSW) is a Registered Social Worker who provides psychotherapy to individuals and couples at Dynamic Health Collaborative in North York. Shoshana has provided support to caregivers through the SCALE program since fall 2020. She works compassionately to help caregivers feel supported and has a strong awareness of the physical and emotional challenges that caregivers experience. She has run many support groups\, including those for individuals struggling with grief and for those impacted by a loved one’s illness. Shoshana utilizes the strengths-based model which capitalizes on a client’s strengths to foster growth\, as well as a solution-focused approach. Her history of being a spiritual leader can help those who appreciate spirituality to find strength from the spiritual to help deal with challenging times. \nNaomi Levine (MSW RSW) is a Registered Social Worker who provides psychotherapy to individuals\, families\, and groups at Dynamic Health Collaborative in North York. She has worked in youth corrections\, a trauma program for children\, youth and their families\, and\, currently\, practices trauma-informed psychotherapy with adults and families. She has been an intersessional lecturer at McMaster University\, teaching Mindfulness and Cognitive Therapy to undergraduate students. She also supervises graduate students who are completing their clinical internships. Naomi completed her master’s degree in Social Work at the University of Toronto in 2008. Naomi brings curiosity and compassion to her work with caregivers\, giving them the space to explore their struggles and cultivate self-compassion and effective self-care. \nMalki Nadoff (AAPC CMCC) is a Certified Coach and Counsellor providing relationship and emotion coaching at Dynamic Health Collaborative in North York. Malki has personal experience caring for aging parents who struggled with Alzheimer’s Disease and other complex medical issues. Using both positive psychology and a goal-oriented approach\, Malki helps caregivers navigate the difficulty inherent in caring from aging parents. She works with compassion and sensitivity helping caregivers acknowledge and appreciate the rewards that can come with caring for one’s parents. She is also a speaker at non-profit events empowering individuals to work through difficult family dynamics. \n\nRegister on Eventbrite:
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/ocos-scale-program-supporting-caregiver-awareness-learning-and-empowerment-2022-03-29/2022-03-29/
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SUMMARY:The Pharmacist-Caregiver Connection: A Supportive Approach
DESCRIPTION:About this event\nToday’s pharmacists and pharmacies can offer much more than just information about medications. They remain an integral part of the overall healthcare picture\, providing various supports and resources to the people in their communities. In collaboration with the Neighbourhood Pharmacy Association of Canada\, and the Ontario Pharmacists Association\, we will be hosting a Q&A panel with pharmacists and caregivers. Pharmacists\, Shelita Dattani and Angeline Ng\, will talk about the valuable role of pharmacies and pharmacists in providing care and supportive resources to both patients and caregivers in the community and different healthcare settings such as primary care and long-term care. Our caregivers\, Louise Sullivan and Rani Sinanan\, will speak to how building a relationship with their local pharmacists has benefited them in their caregiving role and their own self-care.\n\nOur Clinicians\nDr. Shelita Dattani is the Vice President of Pharmacy Affairs at the Neighbourhood Pharmacy Association of Canada. In this position\, she leads a team in advocating for pharmacy’s evidence-based role in delivering accessible\, high-quality healthcare and building capacity in public health and primary care. Shelita is a pharmacist with over 20 years of experience in many sectors of the profession\, including community\, hospital\, academia\, industry\, group purchasing organizations\, and professional and pharmacy associations. She maintains a part-time practice in team-based primary care\, community pharmacy\, and remote hospital tele pharmacy. Shelita also serves as a lecturer at The Memorial University of Newfoundland\, and as a guest lecturer at The University of Waterloo’s Doctor of Pharmacy program. Shelita is committed to contributing to the pharmacy’s growing role as an integral healthcare partner.\n\nAngeline Ng is the Vice President\, Professional Affairs for the Ontario Pharmacists Association (OPA) and a practicing pharmacist. In her role at the OPA\, Angeline helps to evolve the profession and advocates for excellence in practice and patient care by supporting pharmacy professionals to practice to their fullest potential. Prior to joining the OPA\, Angeline worked as a clinical pharmacist in long-term care and retirement homes\, providing care directly to residents and their caregivers. She is passionate about championing the role of pharmacy professionals to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the healthcare system.\n\nOur Caregivers\nLouise Sullivan is a valued OCO volunteer acting as a Peer Mentor in our 1:1 Peer Support program\, where she provides mentorship to other caregivers. She currently cares for her husband\, whose life has been affected by a stroke.\nRani Sinanan had participated in OCO caregiver working groups and focus groups providing her valuable insights to our programs and services. She currently cares for her parents\, who are both living with cancer.\n\nInformation\n• Please note that this presentation is available in English only.\n• Pour de l’information sur nos programmes et services en français\, visitez www.aidantsontario.ca our communiquez avec nous par courriel à info@ontariocaregiver.ca.\n• For any difficulty with registration or any other questions\, please contact us at info@ontariocaregiver.ca or call 1-888-877-1626 X 1011
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/the-pharmacist-caregiver-connection-a-supportive-approach/
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SUMMARY:OCO's SCALE Program (Supporting Caregiver Awareness\, Learning and Empowerment)
DESCRIPTION:The SCALE Program (Support for Caregivers Awareness\, Learning\, Empowerment) nurtures mental health and wellness for caregivers.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\nThe SCALE Program aims to empower caregivers with practical information and skills to focus on their own mental health and well-being. Participants will receive strategies\, tools\, and resources to better cope with difficult caregiving emotions. \nOur Program \nWeekly Psychoeducational Webinars \n\nYou can sign up for the entire session or individual weeks\, depending on your availability and/or interest.\nWatch live or recorded. All live webinars have been recorded and will be posted exclusively on the Ontario Caregiver Organization YouTube channel after the live event. Only registered participants will be emailed a link after the webinar.\n\nOnline Group Coaching and Individual Counselling \n\nCounselling is free and confidential as well as optional to register for.\n\n\nSpaces are limited\, and registration is based on a first-come\, first-served basis.\nTo receive the maximum benefit from the group and individual counselling\, it is highly encouraged to also take part in the weekly webinars.\n\nRegistration \n\nA zoom link to join live will be emailed to those who register.\nAn online booking link will also be sent to everyone who registers with the opportunity to register for group and/or individual counselling through Dynamic Health.\n\nOther Information \n\nFrequently asked questions\nFor more information\, please visit The Scale Program on our website.\nPlease contact info@ontariocaregiver.ca with any questions about participating in this webinar.\n\nThis program is brought to you in partnership with the Ontario Caregiver Organization and Dynamic Health. \n  \n\n\nPlease note that all live webinars are from 12 p.m – 1 p.m Eastern Time \nSESSION 1: UNDERSTANDING THE EMOTIONAL EXPERIENCE OF CAREGIVING \nThe following topics will be explored each week: \nWeek 1: Your Caregiving Journey (February 8th) \nExplore the stages of caregiving while heightening your understanding of the care recipient’s experience. The transition into the role of a caregiver evolves through these three stages: \n\nThe Catastrophic Event\nTaking on the Role\nMoving into Advocacy\n\nTogether\, we will explore each stage to understand the impact of each event within your own caregiving role\, as well as the shifts it brings to your relationship with your care recipient. We will also begin to discuss the shifts you can make to improve your experience as a caregiver and manage the stress the caregiving relationship has on you. \nWeek 2: How Caregiving Stress Affects You (February 15th) \nExplore the physical\, emotional\, and mental impacts of caregiving. \nThe stress of caring for a person with an illness can take both a physical and mental toll on a caregiver. In this session\, you will begin to understand how the nervous system responds to this stress and how this can be both helpful and harmful to the body. Together\, we will explore the difference between stress and burnout and key signs of when you should seek help. \nWeek 3: How Caregivers can Manage Anxiety & Anger (February 22nd) \nExplore where the feelings of anxiety and anger come from\, and how to manage them in the context of your caregiving role. \nUnderstand anger and recognize that it is an acceptable emotion to express as a caregiver. Learn about anxiety and how it can be a positive emotion that alerts us to any danger but can also be a negative emotion that starts to impact our mental health when we become overwhelmed. \nThis session will help you differentiate between two coping pathways: (1) thoughts and (2) emotion and unpack the cognitive distortions we face when dealing with feelings of anxiety and anger. In addition\, we will also be working on non-violent communication with our negative thoughts\, allowing us to consider a different way to speak to ourselves and giving us more self-compassion. \nWeek 4: How Caregivers can Manage Sadness & Guilt (March 1st) \nExplore the feelings that drag you down and keep reminding you that you aren’t doing enough and about the cognitive distortions that keep you in the shame-cycle. \nUnderstand different caregiver’s experiences of sadness and guilt. Learn about the signs of guilt and the common themes often associated with guilt as a caregiver. This session will help you differentiate between two coping pathways: (1) thoughts and (2) emotion. Too often we face cognitive distortions\, the sneaky ways your mind convinces you of something that isn’t really true. Learn to identify and unpack these cognitive distortions that you may be having as a caregiver like “I should be able to care for her on my own at home” or “I’m a failure as a daughter.” We will question these negative thoughts and ask\, “is this 100% true?”. We will also explore the emotion of sadness and the triggers that cause it\, including the grieving process. \nSESSION 2: STRATEGIES FOR CAREGIVERS MENTAL WELLBEING \nThe following topics will be explored each week: \nWeek 1: Become a Mindful Caregiver (March 8th) \nExplore the seven attitudes of mindfulness and how this can be integrated into your caregiving relationship. \nIn this session\, we will explore practical suggestions to activate your parasympathetic nervous system to trigger a state of relaxation\, while learning mindfulness-based exercises you can easily do at home as a caregiver. We also learn and unpack the seven attitudes of mindfulness to help you within your caregiving relationship: (1) non-judgement\, (2) patience\, (3) A beginner’s mind\, (4) trust\, (5) non-striving\, (6) acceptance and (7) and letting go. \nWeek 2: The Self-Compassionate Caregiver (March 15th) \nManage your inner critic through developing your soothing self. \nIn this session\, we will learn how to utilize the mind-body connection to bring relaxation\, self- compassion\, and overall mindfulness to our experiences. There is significant research demonstrating the positive impact of practicing mindfulness techniques on one’s emotional health and ability to cope with ongoing stress. Together\, we will explore the meaning of self-compassion and its three components: (1) notice your suffering\, (2) treat yourself with kindness and (3) remembering that you are human. You will walk away with practical tips and strategies to incorporate self-compassion into your life and caregiving role. \nWeek 3: Find Your Caregiving Strengths (March 22nd) \nExplore the top attributes and resources that you already possess that enable you to succeed in your caregiving role. \nIn this session\, you will learn about your own character strengths\, understand how they impact your caregiving role\, and learn how to maximize these strengths to bring about hope and well-being. You will learn about the 24-character strengths in the Values in Action Model and understand how we can overuse or underuse them. You will have the opportunity to take a free survey to discover your own character strengths based on the science of well-being and learn how your strengths can empower you within your caregiving role. You will also learn how to start noticing strengths in others\, particularly your care recipient\, and how this can impact your relationship. \nWeek 4: Time for Self-Care while Caregiving (March 29th) \nExplore strategies on how to integrate psychological and physical tools to manage your mental health daily. \nIn this session\, you will learn the concept of self-care and the repercussions of not prioritizing some time for yourself as a caregiver. Together\, we will explore the ABC’s of self-care\, as well as\, its five dimensions and suggestions to improve each dimension: (1) professional self-care\, (2) spiritual self-care\, (3) social self-care\, (4)\, emotional self-care and (5) physical self-care. Strategies and tools presented are based on Motivational Interviewing skills\, health coaching techniques and integrative health assessment quizzes. \n  \n\n\nOur Speakers \nShoshana Kulik (MSW RSW) is a Registered Social Worker who provides psychotherapy to individuals and couples at Dynamic Health Collaborative in North York. Shoshana has provided support to caregivers through the SCALE program since fall 2020. She works compassionately to help caregivers feel supported and has a strong awareness of the physical and emotional challenges that caregivers experience. She has run many support groups\, including those for individuals struggling with grief and for those impacted by a loved one’s illness. Shoshana utilizes the strengths-based model which capitalizes on a client’s strengths to foster growth\, as well as a solution-focused approach. Her history of being a spiritual leader can help those who appreciate spirituality to find strength from the spiritual to help deal with challenging times. \nNaomi Levine (MSW RSW) is a Registered Social Worker who provides psychotherapy to individuals\, families\, and groups at Dynamic Health Collaborative in North York. She has worked in youth corrections\, a trauma program for children\, youth and their families\, and\, currently\, practices trauma-informed psychotherapy with adults and families. She has been an intersessional lecturer at McMaster University\, teaching Mindfulness and Cognitive Therapy to undergraduate students. She also supervises graduate students who are completing their clinical internships. Naomi completed her master’s degree in Social Work at the University of Toronto in 2008. Naomi brings curiosity and compassion to her work with caregivers\, giving them the space to explore their struggles and cultivate self-compassion and effective self-care. \nMalki Nadoff (AAPC CMCC) is a Certified Coach and Counsellor providing relationship and emotion coaching at Dynamic Health Collaborative in North York. Malki has personal experience caring for aging parents who struggled with Alzheimer’s Disease and other complex medical issues. Using both positive psychology and a goal-oriented approach\, Malki helps caregivers navigate the difficulty inherent in caring from aging parents. She works with compassion and sensitivity helping caregivers acknowledge and appreciate the rewards that can come with caring for one’s parents. She is also a speaker at non-profit events empowering individuals to work through difficult family dynamics. \n\nRegister on Eventbrite:
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/ocos-scale-program-supporting-caregiver-awareness-learning-and-empowerment-2022-03-22/2022-03-22/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:OCO's SCALE Program (Supporting Caregiver Awareness\, Learning and Empowerment)
DESCRIPTION:The SCALE Program (Support for Caregivers Awareness\, Learning\, Empowerment) nurtures mental health and wellness for caregivers.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\nThe SCALE Program aims to empower caregivers with practical information and skills to focus on their own mental health and well-being. Participants will receive strategies\, tools\, and resources to better cope with difficult caregiving emotions. \nOur Program \nWeekly Psychoeducational Webinars \n\nYou can sign up for the entire session or individual weeks\, depending on your availability and/or interest.\nWatch live or recorded. All live webinars have been recorded and will be posted exclusively on the Ontario Caregiver Organization YouTube channel after the live event. Only registered participants will be emailed a link after the webinar.\n\nOnline Group Coaching and Individual Counselling \n\nCounselling is free and confidential as well as optional to register for.\n\n\nSpaces are limited\, and registration is based on a first-come\, first-served basis.\nTo receive the maximum benefit from the group and individual counselling\, it is highly encouraged to also take part in the weekly webinars.\n\nRegistration \n\nA zoom link to join live will be emailed to those who register.\nAn online booking link will also be sent to everyone who registers with the opportunity to register for group and/or individual counselling through Dynamic Health.\n\nOther Information \n\nFrequently asked questions\nFor more information\, please visit The Scale Program on our website.\nPlease contact info@ontariocaregiver.ca with any questions about participating in this webinar.\n\nThis program is brought to you in partnership with the Ontario Caregiver Organization and Dynamic Health. \n  \n\n\nPlease note that all live webinars are from 12 p.m – 1 p.m Eastern Time \nSESSION 1: UNDERSTANDING THE EMOTIONAL EXPERIENCE OF CAREGIVING \nThe following topics will be explored each week: \nWeek 1: Your Caregiving Journey (February 8th) \nExplore the stages of caregiving while heightening your understanding of the care recipient’s experience. The transition into the role of a caregiver evolves through these three stages: \n\nThe Catastrophic Event\nTaking on the Role\nMoving into Advocacy\n\nTogether\, we will explore each stage to understand the impact of each event within your own caregiving role\, as well as the shifts it brings to your relationship with your care recipient. We will also begin to discuss the shifts you can make to improve your experience as a caregiver and manage the stress the caregiving relationship has on you. \nWeek 2: How Caregiving Stress Affects You (February 15th) \nExplore the physical\, emotional\, and mental impacts of caregiving. \nThe stress of caring for a person with an illness can take both a physical and mental toll on a caregiver. In this session\, you will begin to understand how the nervous system responds to this stress and how this can be both helpful and harmful to the body. Together\, we will explore the difference between stress and burnout and key signs of when you should seek help. \nWeek 3: How Caregivers can Manage Anxiety & Anger (February 22nd) \nExplore where the feelings of anxiety and anger come from\, and how to manage them in the context of your caregiving role. \nUnderstand anger and recognize that it is an acceptable emotion to express as a caregiver. Learn about anxiety and how it can be a positive emotion that alerts us to any danger but can also be a negative emotion that starts to impact our mental health when we become overwhelmed. \nThis session will help you differentiate between two coping pathways: (1) thoughts and (2) emotion and unpack the cognitive distortions we face when dealing with feelings of anxiety and anger. In addition\, we will also be working on non-violent communication with our negative thoughts\, allowing us to consider a different way to speak to ourselves and giving us more self-compassion. \nWeek 4: How Caregivers can Manage Sadness & Guilt (March 1st) \nExplore the feelings that drag you down and keep reminding you that you aren’t doing enough and about the cognitive distortions that keep you in the shame-cycle. \nUnderstand different caregiver’s experiences of sadness and guilt. Learn about the signs of guilt and the common themes often associated with guilt as a caregiver. This session will help you differentiate between two coping pathways: (1) thoughts and (2) emotion. Too often we face cognitive distortions\, the sneaky ways your mind convinces you of something that isn’t really true. Learn to identify and unpack these cognitive distortions that you may be having as a caregiver like “I should be able to care for her on my own at home” or “I’m a failure as a daughter.” We will question these negative thoughts and ask\, “is this 100% true?”. We will also explore the emotion of sadness and the triggers that cause it\, including the grieving process. \nSESSION 2: STRATEGIES FOR CAREGIVERS MENTAL WELLBEING \nThe following topics will be explored each week: \nWeek 1: Become a Mindful Caregiver (March 8th) \nExplore the seven attitudes of mindfulness and how this can be integrated into your caregiving relationship. \nIn this session\, we will explore practical suggestions to activate your parasympathetic nervous system to trigger a state of relaxation\, while learning mindfulness-based exercises you can easily do at home as a caregiver. We also learn and unpack the seven attitudes of mindfulness to help you within your caregiving relationship: (1) non-judgement\, (2) patience\, (3) A beginner’s mind\, (4) trust\, (5) non-striving\, (6) acceptance and (7) and letting go. \nWeek 2: The Self-Compassionate Caregiver (March 15th) \nManage your inner critic through developing your soothing self. \nIn this session\, we will learn how to utilize the mind-body connection to bring relaxation\, self- compassion\, and overall mindfulness to our experiences. There is significant research demonstrating the positive impact of practicing mindfulness techniques on one’s emotional health and ability to cope with ongoing stress. Together\, we will explore the meaning of self-compassion and its three components: (1) notice your suffering\, (2) treat yourself with kindness and (3) remembering that you are human. You will walk away with practical tips and strategies to incorporate self-compassion into your life and caregiving role. \nWeek 3: Find Your Caregiving Strengths (March 22nd) \nExplore the top attributes and resources that you already possess that enable you to succeed in your caregiving role. \nIn this session\, you will learn about your own character strengths\, understand how they impact your caregiving role\, and learn how to maximize these strengths to bring about hope and well-being. You will learn about the 24-character strengths in the Values in Action Model and understand how we can overuse or underuse them. You will have the opportunity to take a free survey to discover your own character strengths based on the science of well-being and learn how your strengths can empower you within your caregiving role. You will also learn how to start noticing strengths in others\, particularly your care recipient\, and how this can impact your relationship. \nWeek 4: Time for Self-Care while Caregiving (March 29th) \nExplore strategies on how to integrate psychological and physical tools to manage your mental health daily. \nIn this session\, you will learn the concept of self-care and the repercussions of not prioritizing some time for yourself as a caregiver. Together\, we will explore the ABC’s of self-care\, as well as\, its five dimensions and suggestions to improve each dimension: (1) professional self-care\, (2) spiritual self-care\, (3) social self-care\, (4)\, emotional self-care and (5) physical self-care. Strategies and tools presented are based on Motivational Interviewing skills\, health coaching techniques and integrative health assessment quizzes. \n  \n\n\nOur Speakers \nShoshana Kulik (MSW RSW) is a Registered Social Worker who provides psychotherapy to individuals and couples at Dynamic Health Collaborative in North York. Shoshana has provided support to caregivers through the SCALE program since fall 2020. She works compassionately to help caregivers feel supported and has a strong awareness of the physical and emotional challenges that caregivers experience. She has run many support groups\, including those for individuals struggling with grief and for those impacted by a loved one’s illness. Shoshana utilizes the strengths-based model which capitalizes on a client’s strengths to foster growth\, as well as a solution-focused approach. Her history of being a spiritual leader can help those who appreciate spirituality to find strength from the spiritual to help deal with challenging times. \nNaomi Levine (MSW RSW) is a Registered Social Worker who provides psychotherapy to individuals\, families\, and groups at Dynamic Health Collaborative in North York. She has worked in youth corrections\, a trauma program for children\, youth and their families\, and\, currently\, practices trauma-informed psychotherapy with adults and families. She has been an intersessional lecturer at McMaster University\, teaching Mindfulness and Cognitive Therapy to undergraduate students. She also supervises graduate students who are completing their clinical internships. Naomi completed her master’s degree in Social Work at the University of Toronto in 2008. Naomi brings curiosity and compassion to her work with caregivers\, giving them the space to explore their struggles and cultivate self-compassion and effective self-care. \nMalki Nadoff (AAPC CMCC) is a Certified Coach and Counsellor providing relationship and emotion coaching at Dynamic Health Collaborative in North York. Malki has personal experience caring for aging parents who struggled with Alzheimer’s Disease and other complex medical issues. Using both positive psychology and a goal-oriented approach\, Malki helps caregivers navigate the difficulty inherent in caring from aging parents. She works with compassion and sensitivity helping caregivers acknowledge and appreciate the rewards that can come with caring for one’s parents. She is also a speaker at non-profit events empowering individuals to work through difficult family dynamics. \n\nRegister on Eventbrite:
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/ocos-scale-program-supporting-caregiver-awareness-learning-and-empowerment-2022-03-15/2022-03-15/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220310T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220310T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T211000
CREATED:20220115T012220Z
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SUMMARY:Caregiving and Chronic Liver Disease: Challenges\, Insights\, and Support by OCO
DESCRIPTION:Register for FREE on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca/…/caregiving-and-chronic…\n\nAbout this event\nAs a caregiver of someone living with chronic liver disease\, you may share many of the same emotions as your care recipient: fear\, isolation\, stigma and anger. Caregiving over a long period of time can also increase the risk of burnout. Therefore\, it is important to take care of yourself and those with chronic illness. In collaboration with the Canadian Liver Foundation\, we invite you to join our expert speakers\, Dr. Angela Cheung and caregiver Evelyne Chenard\, as they discuss the challenges of chronic disease\, specifically chronic liver disease. You will gain insights into the patient and caregiver journey\, and learn about support services and how to access them.\nClinical Expert Speaker\nDr. Angela Cheung is an assistant professor at the University of Ottawa and an associate scientist with the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute. As a liver specialist and researcher\, she is interested in treating and improving our understanding of chronic liver disease and related cancers\, with a particular interest in autoimmune liver disease. Her research focus includes understanding the causes of liver disease to develop new treatments\, and biomarkers for these diseases. She is also passionate about working closely with patients and patient advocacy groups to help improve the diagnosis and care of patients with liver disease.\nCaregiver Speaker\nEvelyne Chenard is a retired health care professional who lives with her husband in Edmonton\, Alberta. Evelyne has experience working as an allied health care professional and as a facilitator in health care improvement. She enjoys the outdoors\, family\, and takes time to smell the roses. Evelyne credits her medical background to navigating her mother’s journey with cirrhosis for over 20 years\, and brings this experience when speaking to others about the caregiver journey.\nOther Information\nPlease note that this presentation is available in English only.\nPour de l’information sur nos programmes et services en français\, visitez www.aidantsontario.ca ou communiquez avec nous par courriel à info@ontariocaregiver.ca.\nFor any difficulty with registration or any other questions\, please contact us at info@ontariocaregiver.ca or call 1-888-877-1626 X 1011\n\nRegister:
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/caregiving-and-chronic-liver-disease-challenges-insights-and-support-by-oco/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220224T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220224T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T211000
CREATED:20211117T204030Z
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SUMMARY:OCO Webinar: Healthy Sleep Habits – Helping you get a good night's sleep
DESCRIPTION:Healthy Sleep Habits – Helping you get a good night’s sleep\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\nSleep is one of the three main pillars of health. Now\, more than ever\, we need to be sleeping well to better our immune systems and overall health. As caregivers\, we often sacrifice sleep to care for others\, to worry about our loved ones\, and to run through our endless responsibilities. When we value the importance of healthy sleep as we do eating well and physical activity\, we can achieve \noverall health and wellness that benefits us and our care recipients. When we focus on changing our mindset and everyday lifestyle habits\, we can build a foundation to sleep and feel better. Join this webinar to learn from sleep expert\, Alanna McGinn\, about how to incorporate proper sleep hygiene into your daily life\, with tips and strategies to quiet your mind\, shorten sleep onset\, and strengthen your relationship with sleep and your bed. \nOur Speaker: \nAlanna McGinn is the Founder and Certified Sleep Expert of Good Night Sleep Site\, a global sleep consulting practice. She serves on the faculty of The Family Sleep Institute and is the host of the ‘This Girl Loves Sleep’ Podcast. Alanna has established Good Night Sleep Site as a worldwide brand and #1 sleep resource for families. \nShe and her team of sleep consultants strive to help families (baby to adults) and corporations to overcome their sleep challenges and have well-rested smiles in the morning. You can follow Alanna’s expert advice in national publications like Forbes\, Macleans\, Prevention Magazine\, and Today’s Parent\, and she has appeared as a leading sleep expert on The Marilyn Denis Show\, Your Morning\, Cityline\, and Breakfast Television. Alanna lives in Toronto\, Canada\, with her husband and their three children (1+twins!). You can find out more about Alanna McGinn at goodnightsleepsite.com and follow Alanna and all her sleep tips on Instagram. \nPlease Note: \n\nThis presentation is available in English only.\nPour de l’information sur nos programmes et services en français\, visitez www.aidantsontario.ca our communiquez avec nous par courriel à info@ontariocaregiver.ca.\nFor any difficulty with registration or any other questions\, please contact us at info@ontariocaregiver.ca or call 1-888-877-1626 X 1011.\n\nRegister on Eventbrite:
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/oco-webinar-healthy-sleep-habits-helping-you-get-a-good-nights-sleep/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220208T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220208T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T211000
CREATED:20220131T234657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T234657Z
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SUMMARY:OCO's SCALE Program (Supporting Caregiver Awareness\, Learning and Empowerment)
DESCRIPTION:The SCALE Program (Support for Caregivers Awareness\, Learning\, Empowerment) nurtures mental health and wellness for caregivers.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\nThe SCALE Program aims to empower caregivers with practical information and skills to focus on their own mental health and well-being. Participants will receive strategies\, tools\, and resources to better cope with difficult caregiving emotions. \nOur Program \nWeekly Psychoeducational Webinars \n\nYou can sign up for the entire session or individual weeks\, depending on your availability and/or interest.\nWatch live or recorded. All live webinars have been recorded and will be posted exclusively on the Ontario Caregiver Organization YouTube channel after the live event. Only registered participants will be emailed a link after the webinar.\n\nOnline Group Coaching and Individual Counselling \n\nCounselling is free and confidential as well as optional to register for.\n\n\nSpaces are limited\, and registration is based on a first-come\, first-served basis.\nTo receive the maximum benefit from the group and individual counselling\, it is highly encouraged to also take part in the weekly webinars.\n\nRegistration \n\nA zoom link to join live will be emailed to those who register.\nAn online booking link will also be sent to everyone who registers with the opportunity to register for group and/or individual counselling through Dynamic Health.\n\nOther Information \n\nFrequently asked questions\nFor more information\, please visit The Scale Program on our website.\nPlease contact info@ontariocaregiver.ca with any questions about participating in this webinar.\n\nThis program is brought to you in partnership with the Ontario Caregiver Organization and Dynamic Health. \n  \n\n\nPlease note that all live webinars are from 12 p.m – 1 p.m Eastern Time \nSESSION 1: UNDERSTANDING THE EMOTIONAL EXPERIENCE OF CAREGIVING \nThe following topics will be explored each week: \nWeek 1: Your Caregiving Journey (February 8th) \nExplore the stages of caregiving while heightening your understanding of the care recipient’s experience. The transition into the role of a caregiver evolves through these three stages: \n\nThe Catastrophic Event\nTaking on the Role\nMoving into Advocacy\n\nTogether\, we will explore each stage to understand the impact of each event within your own caregiving role\, as well as the shifts it brings to your relationship with your care recipient. We will also begin to discuss the shifts you can make to improve your experience as a caregiver and manage the stress the caregiving relationship has on you. \nWeek 2: How Caregiving Stress Affects You (February 15th) \nExplore the physical\, emotional\, and mental impacts of caregiving. \nThe stress of caring for a person with an illness can take both a physical and mental toll on a caregiver. In this session\, you will begin to understand how the nervous system responds to this stress and how this can be both helpful and harmful to the body. Together\, we will explore the difference between stress and burnout and key signs of when you should seek help. \nWeek 3: How Caregivers can Manage Anxiety & Anger (February 22nd) \nExplore where the feelings of anxiety and anger come from\, and how to manage them in the context of your caregiving role. \nUnderstand anger and recognize that it is an acceptable emotion to express as a caregiver. Learn about anxiety and how it can be a positive emotion that alerts us to any danger but can also be a negative emotion that starts to impact our mental health when we become overwhelmed. \nThis session will help you differentiate between two coping pathways: (1) thoughts and (2) emotion and unpack the cognitive distortions we face when dealing with feelings of anxiety and anger. In addition\, we will also be working on non-violent communication with our negative thoughts\, allowing us to consider a different way to speak to ourselves and giving us more self-compassion. \nWeek 4: How Caregivers can Manage Sadness & Guilt (March 1st) \nExplore the feelings that drag you down and keep reminding you that you aren’t doing enough and about the cognitive distortions that keep you in the shame-cycle. \nUnderstand different caregiver’s experiences of sadness and guilt. Learn about the signs of guilt and the common themes often associated with guilt as a caregiver. This session will help you differentiate between two coping pathways: (1) thoughts and (2) emotion. Too often we face cognitive distortions\, the sneaky ways your mind convinces you of something that isn’t really true. Learn to identify and unpack these cognitive distortions that you may be having as a caregiver like “I should be able to care for her on my own at home” or “I’m a failure as a daughter.” We will question these negative thoughts and ask\, “is this 100% true?”. We will also explore the emotion of sadness and the triggers that cause it\, including the grieving process. \nSESSION 2: STRATEGIES FOR CAREGIVERS MENTAL WELLBEING \nThe following topics will be explored each week: \nWeek 1: Become a Mindful Caregiver (March 8th) \nExplore the seven attitudes of mindfulness and how this can be integrated into your caregiving relationship. \nIn this session\, we will explore practical suggestions to activate your parasympathetic nervous system to trigger a state of relaxation\, while learning mindfulness-based exercises you can easily do at home as a caregiver. We also learn and unpack the seven attitudes of mindfulness to help you within your caregiving relationship: (1) non-judgement\, (2) patience\, (3) A beginner’s mind\, (4) trust\, (5) non-striving\, (6) acceptance and (7) and letting go. \nWeek 2: The Self-Compassionate Caregiver (March 15th) \nManage your inner critic through developing your soothing self. \nIn this session\, we will learn how to utilize the mind-body connection to bring relaxation\, self- compassion\, and overall mindfulness to our experiences. There is significant research demonstrating the positive impact of practicing mindfulness techniques on one’s emotional health and ability to cope with ongoing stress. Together\, we will explore the meaning of self-compassion and its three components: (1) notice your suffering\, (2) treat yourself with kindness and (3) remembering that you are human. You will walk away with practical tips and strategies to incorporate self-compassion into your life and caregiving role. \nWeek 3: Find Your Caregiving Strengths (March 22nd) \nExplore the top attributes and resources that you already possess that enable you to succeed in your caregiving role. \nIn this session\, you will learn about your own character strengths\, understand how they impact your caregiving role\, and learn how to maximize these strengths to bring about hope and well-being. You will learn about the 24-character strengths in the Values in Action Model and understand how we can overuse or underuse them. You will have the opportunity to take a free survey to discover your own character strengths based on the science of well-being and learn how your strengths can empower you within your caregiving role. You will also learn how to start noticing strengths in others\, particularly your care recipient\, and how this can impact your relationship. \nWeek 4: Time for Self-Care while Caregiving (March 29th) \nExplore strategies on how to integrate psychological and physical tools to manage your mental health daily. \nIn this session\, you will learn the concept of self-care and the repercussions of not prioritizing some time for yourself as a caregiver. Together\, we will explore the ABC’s of self-care\, as well as\, its five dimensions and suggestions to improve each dimension: (1) professional self-care\, (2) spiritual self-care\, (3) social self-care\, (4)\, emotional self-care and (5) physical self-care. Strategies and tools presented are based on Motivational Interviewing skills\, health coaching techniques and integrative health assessment quizzes. \n  \n\n\nOur Speakers \nShoshana Kulik (MSW RSW) is a Registered Social Worker who provides psychotherapy to individuals and couples at Dynamic Health Collaborative in North York. Shoshana has provided support to caregivers through the SCALE program since fall 2020. She works compassionately to help caregivers feel supported and has a strong awareness of the physical and emotional challenges that caregivers experience. She has run many support groups\, including those for individuals struggling with grief and for those impacted by a loved one’s illness. Shoshana utilizes the strengths-based model which capitalizes on a client’s strengths to foster growth\, as well as a solution-focused approach. Her history of being a spiritual leader can help those who appreciate spirituality to find strength from the spiritual to help deal with challenging times. \nNaomi Levine (MSW RSW) is a Registered Social Worker who provides psychotherapy to individuals\, families\, and groups at Dynamic Health Collaborative in North York. She has worked in youth corrections\, a trauma program for children\, youth and their families\, and\, currently\, practices trauma-informed psychotherapy with adults and families. She has been an intersessional lecturer at McMaster University\, teaching Mindfulness and Cognitive Therapy to undergraduate students. She also supervises graduate students who are completing their clinical internships. Naomi completed her master’s degree in Social Work at the University of Toronto in 2008. Naomi brings curiosity and compassion to her work with caregivers\, giving them the space to explore their struggles and cultivate self-compassion and effective self-care. \nMalki Nadoff (AAPC CMCC) is a Certified Coach and Counsellor providing relationship and emotion coaching at Dynamic Health Collaborative in North York. Malki has personal experience caring for aging parents who struggled with Alzheimer’s Disease and other complex medical issues. Using both positive psychology and a goal-oriented approach\, Malki helps caregivers navigate the difficulty inherent in caring from aging parents. She works with compassion and sensitivity helping caregivers acknowledge and appreciate the rewards that can come with caring for one’s parents. She is also a speaker at non-profit events empowering individuals to work through difficult family dynamics. \n\nRegister on Eventbrite:
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/ocos-scale-program-supporting-caregiver-awareness-learning-and-empowerment/2022-02-08/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220203T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220203T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T211000
CREATED:20211118T014110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T014110Z
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SUMMARY:OCO Webinar - Caregiving and Eating Disorders: Expect the Unexpected
DESCRIPTION:Caregiving and Eating Disorders: Expect the Unexpected\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\nNobody is to blame for an eating disorder. Although you may be trying to help\, it may seem like you are constantly fighting an uphill battle. Eating Disorders are extremely complicated and impact not only the sufferer but also family members in ways that are hard to imagine. As caregivers\, our ability to look after ourselves is tested every day. Learning to expect the unexpected and to approach each day as a new beginning has been key for webinar presenters\, Wendy Preskow and Michelle D’Amico\, in navigating their caregiving journeys. As Wendy and Michelle share their respective caregiving experiences in this webinar\, attendees will learn about the caregiver’s role in supporting recovery from an eating disorder and some helpful strategies and resources. Strategies and resources for caring for the caregiver will also be explored. \nOur Speakers \nWendy Preskow founded the National Initiative for Eating Disorders in 2012\, after realizing that there was very little help available for her daughter\, who was suffering from this serious mental illness. Over the past nine years\, Wendy has been a strong advocate for change\, speaking about the need for increased funding for early intervention and treatment\, and about her role as a compassionate caregiver to her adult daughter who continues to strive for inner peace and happiness. \n  \nMichelle D’Amico has been a volunteer with NIED for the past five years and has been in the Executive Director role since November 2021\, when she left her career in the federal government to work with NIED. Michelle is the parent of a young adult who developed an eating disorder as a teenager and is now committed to sharing her caregiving journey with others\, so they don’t feel alone. \nPlease Note: \n\nThis presentation is available in English only.\nPour de l’information sur nos programmes et services en français\, visitez www.aidantsontario.ca our communiquez avec nous par courriel à info@ontariocaregiver.ca\nFor any difficulty with registration or any other questions\, please contact us at info@ontariocaregiver.ca or call 1-888-877-1626 X 1011\n\nRegister on Eventbrite:
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/oco-webinar-caregiving-and-eating-disorders-expect-the-unexpected/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220127T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220127T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T211000
CREATED:20211111T200946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211111T200946Z
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SUMMARY:OCO Webinar: The 8 A's of Dementia
DESCRIPTION:The 8 A’s of dementia\nDementia is a general term referring to a variety of brain disorders. By understanding the reasons for the changes in behaviour of a person living with dementia\, caregivers can improve their skills to support and help the person make use of their remaining abilities. The 8 A’s of dementia give us clues to understand the meaning behind the behaviours and the brain changes that contribute to them. In this webinar\, participants will learn about the 8 A’s of dementia\, recognize their impact on behaviour\, how to shift our expectations and ways to communicate more effectively.\n\nOur Speaker:\nJosée Desrochers Leduc is the Education Coordinator for the Alzheimer Society Cornwall & District. She has extensive experience working in the health care system. In her role\, she provides educational support to people living with dementia\, their families\, caregivers\, and health care professionals. Josée coordinates a variety of programs and has led educational workshops on various topics. She is very passionate about dementia care. Her goal is to educate more people about the impact of stigmatization on people living with dementia and their families.\nPlease Note:\nThis presentation will be available in French on January 20th. Click here to register for the French webinar.\nFor any difficulty with registration or any other questions\, please contact us at info@ontariocaregiver.ca or call 1-888-877-1626 X 1011.\nPour de l’information sur nos programmes et services en français\, visitez www.aidantsontario.ca.\nSi vous éprouvez de la difficulté pour vous inscrire\, communiquez avec nous par courriel à info@ontariocaregiver.ca ou téléphonez-nous au 1-888-877-1626 X 1011.\n\nRegister for free on Eventbrite:
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/oco-webinar-the-8-as-of-dementia/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211202T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211202T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T211000
CREATED:20211026T185705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211026T185705Z
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SUMMARY:OCO Webinar: Caregiving During the Holidays: Expectation vs Reality\, and Self-Care
DESCRIPTION:The holiday season is packed with messages that no matter what\, life is good! However\, this ideal is often not the reality\, especially for those who are in the sacred role of being a caregiver. This webinar will look at all the direct and hidden messages of how we should be feeling around the holidays and how it often collides with the reality of being a caregiver\, which can include loss and grief. Self-care is never selfish so this webinar will highlight how to incorporate daily practices that show kindness and consideration to oneself. The webinar will also review how COVID-19 continues to provide increased hardship for caregivers\, especially during the holiday season. The participants in this webinar will learn:\n\nThe subtle but overwhelming messages about the joy of the holidays and how that may add to a caregiver’s burden.\nHow to identify old\, ingrained family practices that may be difficult to continue during the holiday season.\nPractical and helpful ways of creating new practices and rituals that may complement caregiving.\nThe importance of increasing self-care during the holidays and how to incorporate kindness and consideration into one’s daily routine.\n\n\nOur Presenter:\n\nEugene Dufour is an Individual\, Marital\, and Family Therapist\, Bereavement Specialist\, Compassion Fatigue Educator\, and a Critical Incident Stress Debriefing Consultant. He received his bachelor’s and master’s degree from King’s College at the University of Western Ontario. He has been working in bereavement\, trauma work\, hospice palliative care\, and the HIV/AIDS movement for the past 30 years. He is a past president of the Ontario Palliative Care Association and the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association. In 2002\, Eugene received the Commemorative Medal for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Golden Jubilee by the Governor-General of Canada for his work in hospice palliative care. In June 2019\, Eugene was named a Paul Harris Fellow by The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International for his involvement in establishing the Rotary Hospice of Stratford Perth.\nEugene presently works as a Psychosocial Spiritual Care Clinician with the Huron Perth Palliative Care Outreach Team. In March of 2012\, Eugene and Michelle O’Rourke published their book: Embracing The End of Life: Help for Those Who Accompany the Dying.\n\nNOTES:\n-Please note that this presentation is available in English only.\n-Pour de l’information sur nos programmes et services en français\, visitez www.aidantsontario.ca our communiquez avec nous par courriel à info@ontariocaregiver.ca.\n-For any difficulty with registration or any other questions\, please contact us at info@ontariocaregiver.ca or call 1-888-877-1626 X 1011\n\nRegister on Evenbrite:
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/oco-webinar-caregiving-during-the-holidays-expectation-vs-reality-and-self-care/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211118T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211118T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T211000
CREATED:20210928T004023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210928T004023Z
UID:10000276-1637236800-1637240400@ontariocaregiver.ca
SUMMARY:Supporting Kin\, Adoptive Parents and Caregivers: Challenges and Support
DESCRIPTION:A webinar on the challenges and supports for kin\, adoptive parents and caregivers.\n\nAbout this event\n\nIn this webinar\, adoptive and kinship parents and other caregivers caring for children who may be at higher risk for mental health challenges will learn about issues they may face and how to get the support they need along this caregiving journey.\nWhether you are caring for a baby or older child\, adopted locally or internationally\, caregivers experience some common issues. Join our speakers\, Helen Dawkes-Brown and Tanice Donaldson\, as they help you understand the challenges\, gain insights on the adoption and permanency journey\, and learn about support services and how to access them. Come prepared with your questions and leave with a better understanding of how you can be supported to achieve permanency for the children you care for so that they may reach their full potential.\nOur Speakers:\nHelen Dawkes-Brown\, B.A.\, B.S.W. RSW\, Private Adoption Social Worker\nHelen has worked in the field of adoption for almost 30 years\, both with the Children’s Aid Society and private sector\, as well as international adoptions. She has been a presenter on various adoption topics\, an expert witness in court on matters of adoption\, and has facilitated adoption support groups. Helen is also the Chairperson for the Private Adoption Practitioners of Eastern Ontario and has served on several Provincial government committees regarding adoption issues.\n\nNicole Renaud\, Regional Parent Liaison\, Western Region\, Adopt4Life \nNicole is a mother to five amazing children through birth and adoption. She has experience in areas that include public adoption\, sibling group adoption\, foster to adopt and openness. Her family enjoys and values openness with her children’s siblings and their extended family. She has parenting experience with Tourette Syndrome\, learning disabilities\, cognitive delays\, ADHD\, SPD\, NAS\, PANS/PANDAS\, mental health challenges\, developmental delays and complex trauma. Nicole has a degree in Psychology and Family and Social Relations. She has advocated for her children within the school system and with health professionals across Canada for services\, diagnoses and supports. Nicole is dedicated to supporting the needs of children and families. \n\nPlease note that this presentation is available in English only.\nCette présentation sera diffusée en anglais seulement. Pour toute difficulté avec votre inscription ou pour toute question\, veuillez nous écrire un courriel à l’adresse info@ontariocaregiver.ca\nPour de l’information sur nos programmes et services en français\, visitez www.aidantsontario.ca our communiquez avec nous par courriel à info@ontariocaregiver.ca.\nFor any difficulty with registration or any other questions\, please contact us at info@ontariocaregiver.ca or call 1-888-877-1626 X 1011\nRegistration on Eventbrite:
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/supporting-kin-adoptive-parents-and-caregivers-challenges-and-support/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211104T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211104T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T211000
CREATED:20210928T002653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210928T002653Z
UID:10000275-1636027200-1636030800@ontariocaregiver.ca
SUMMARY:Ontario Caregiver Organization Virtual Open House
DESCRIPTION:The Ontario Caregiver Organization (OCO) exists to improve the lives of caregivers across Ontario. If you are a family/friend caregiver\, work in the health or social services sector\, or are an employer of caregivers\, this Virtual Open House will provide valuable information about our free resources\, programs\, and services for caregivers. Join us for an informative session to find out more about our programs and services listed here!\n\n-Information & Resources for caregivers and providers\n-Education Programs\n-Caregiver Peer Support\n-How to get involved\n\nThe Ontario Caregiver Organization is funded by the Ministry of Health and was established in 2018 in response to the need to expand caregiver support in Ontario. Caregiver needs are at the core of all our programs and services.\n\nOur Speakers\n\nKatie Muirhead is the Regional Lead reaching out to communities and caregivers across western Ontario. Katie has lived experience as a caregiver in the areas of mental health and addictions\, autism spectrum disorders and aging populations\n\nFelicia White is the Program and Service Lead for OCO’s Workplace and Helpline programs\, she also oversees the Caregiver Support Team.\n\nKathleen Slemon is the Program Lead\, Peer Support and oversees the 1:1 Peer Support Program\, Online Support Groups and Young\nCaregiver supports.\n\nClayo Laanemets is the Program Lead for Mental Health & Wellbeing at OCO. She oversees the SCALE program and the development of resources and supports for caregivers’ mental health and caregivers of mental illness and addictions. Clayo was a young caregiver to a family member with schizophrenia\, so she is passionate about reducing system barriers for caregivers and their families and advocating for changes within mental health care.\n\nPlease note that this presentation is available in English only.\n\nCette présentation sera diffusée en anglais seulement. Pour toute difficulté avec votre inscription ou pour toute question\, veuillez nous écrire un courriel à l’adresse info@ontariocaregiver.ca\n\nPour de l’information sur nos programmes et services en français\, visitez www.aidantsontario.ca our communiquez avec nous par courriel à info@ontariocaregiver.ca.\n\nFor any difficulty with registration or any other questions\, please contact us at info@ontariocaregiver.ca or call 1-888-877-1626 X 1011Registration on Eventbrite:
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/ontario-caregiver-organization-virtual-open-house/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211102T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211102T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T211000
CREATED:20210910T184822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210910T184822Z
UID:10000267-1635854400-1635858000@ontariocaregiver.ca
SUMMARY:The Scale Program: Strategies for Caregivers Mental Wellbeing (Session 2)
DESCRIPTION:SCALE Program (Support for Caregivers Awareness\, Learning\, Empowerment) nurtures mental health and wellness for caregivers \nAbout this event \nThe SCALE Program aims to empower caregivers with practical information and skills to focus on their own mental health and well-being. Participants will receive strategies\, tools\, and resources to better cope with difficult caregiving emotions. \nOur Program \nWeekly Psychoeducational Webinars \nWebinars are divided into two 4-week sessions\, see session 2 topics listed below.\nYou can sign up for the entire session or individual weeks\, depending on your availability and/or interest.\nWatch live or recorded. All live webinars have been recorded and will be posted exclusively on the Ontario Caregiver Organization YouTube channel after the live event. Only registered participants will be emailed a link after the webinar.\nOnline Group Coaching and Individual Counselling \nCounselling is free and confidential as well as optional to register for.\nSpaces are limited\, and registration is based on a first-come\, first-served basis.\nTo receive the maximum benefit from the group and individual counselling\, it is highly encouraged to also take part in the weekly webinars.\nRegistration \nA zoom link to join live will be emailed to those who register.\nAn online booking link will also be sent to everyone who registers with the opportunity to register for group and/or individual counselling through Dynamic Health.\nOther Information \nFrequently Asked Questions \nFor more information\, please visit The Scale Program on our website \nPlease contact info@ontariocaregiver.ca with any questions about participating in this webinar. \nThis program is brought to you in partnership with the Ontario Caregiver Organization and Dynamic Health. \nPlease note that all live webinars are from 12 p.m – 1 p.m Eastern Time \nSESSION 2: STRATEGIES FOR CAREGIVERS MENTAL WELLBEING \nThe following topics will be explored each week: \nWeek 1: Become a Mindful Caregiver (November 2nd) \nExplore the seven attitudes of mindfulness and how this can be integrated into your caregiving relationship. \nIn this session\, we will explore practical suggestions to activate your parasympathetic nervous system to trigger a state of relaxation\, while learning mindfulness-based exercises you can easily do at home as a caregiver. We also learn and unpack the seven attitudes of mindfulness to help you within your caregiving relationship: (1) non-judgement\, (2) patience\, (3) A beginner’s mind\, (4) trust\, (5) non-striving\, (6) acceptance and (7) and letting go. \nWeek 2: The Self-Compassionate Caregiver (November 9th) \nManage your inner critic through developing your soothing self. \nIn this session\, we will learn how to utilize the mind-body connection to bring relaxation\, self- compassion\, and overall mindfulness to our experiences. There is significant research demonstrating the positive impact of practicing mindfulness techniques on one’s emotional health and ability to cope with ongoing stress. Together\, we will explore the meaning of self-compassion and its three components: (1) notice your suffering\, (2) treat yourself with kindness and (3) remembering that you are human. You will walk away with practical tips and strategies to incorporate self-compassion into your life and caregiving role. \nWeek 3: Find Your Caregiving Strengths (November 16th) \nExplore the top attributes and resources that you already possess that enable you to succeed in your caregiving role. \nIn this session\, you will learn about your own character strengths\, understand how they impact your caregiving role\, and learn how to maximize these strengths to bring about hope and well-being. You will learn about the 24-character strengths in the Values in Action Model and understand how we can overuse or underuse them. You will have the opportunity to take a free survey to discover your own character strengths based on the science of well-being and learn how your strengths can empower you within your caregiving role. You will also learn how to start noticing strengths in others\, particularly your care recipient\, and how this can impact your relationship. \nWeek 4: Time for Self-Care while Caregiving (November 23rd) \nExplore strategies on how to integrate psychological and physical tools to manage your mental health daily. \nIn this session\, you will learn the concept of self-care and the repercussions of not prioritizing some time for yourself as a caregiver. Together\, we will explore the ABC’s of self-care\, as well as\, its five dimensions and suggestions to improve each dimension: (1) professional self-care\, (2) spiritual self-care\, (3) social self-care\, (4)\, emotional self-care and (5) physical self-care. Strategies and tools presented are based on Motivational Interviewing skills\, health coaching techniques and integrative health assessment quizzes. \nOur Speakers \nShoshana Kulik (MSW RSW) is a Registered Social Worker who provides psychotherapy to individuals and couples at Dynamic Health Collaborative in North York. Shoshana has provided support to caregivers through the SCALE program since fall 2020. She works compassionately to help caregivers feel supported and has a strong awareness of the physical and emotional challenges that caregivers experience. She has run many support groups\, including those for individuals struggling with grief and for those impacted by a loved one’s illness. Shoshana utilizes the strengths-based model which capitalizes on a client’s strengths to foster growth\, as well as a solution-focused approach. Her history of being a spiritual leader can help those who appreciate spirituality to find strength from the spiritual to help deal with challenging times. \nNaomi Levine (MSW RSW) is a Registered Social Worker who provides psychotherapy to individuals\, families\, and groups at Dynamic Health Collaborative in North York. She has worked in youth corrections\, a trauma program for children\, youth and their families\, and\, currently\, practices trauma-informed psychotherapy with adults and families. She has been an intersessional lecturer at McMaster University\, teaching Mindfulness and Cognitive Therapy to undergraduate students. She also supervises graduate students who are completing their clinical internships. Naomi completed her master’s degree in Social Work at the University of Toronto in 2008. Naomi brings curiosity and compassion to her work with caregivers\, giving them the space to explore their struggles and cultivate self-compassion and effective self-care. \nMalki Nadoff (AAPC CMCC) is a Certified Coach and Counsellor providing relationship and emotion coaching at Dynamic Health Collaborative in North York. Malki has personal experience caring for aging parents who struggled with Alzheimer’s Disease and other complex medical issues. Using both positive psychology and a goal-oriented approach\, Malki helps caregivers navigate the difficulty inherent in caring from aging parents. She works with compassion and sensitivity helping caregivers acknowledge and appreciate the rewards that can come with caring for one’s parents. She is also a speaker at non-profit events empowering individuals to work through difficult family dynamics \nThis presentation is available in English only. For any difficulty with registration or any other questions\, please contact us at info@ontariocaregiver.ca \nCette présentation sera diffusée en anglais seulement. Pour toute difficulté avec votre inscription ou pour toute question\, veuillez nous écrire un courriel à l’adresse info@ontariocaregiver.ca \nRegister on Eventbrite:
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/the-scale-program-strategies-for-caregivers-mental-wellbeing-session-2/2021-11-02/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211027T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211027T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T211000
CREATED:20211022T224037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211022T224037Z
UID:10000288-1635343200-1635346800@ontariocaregiver.ca
SUMMARY:OCO Caregiver Online Support Group (currently full)
DESCRIPTION:Are you a caregiver? \nPhysical distancing can contribute to feelings of isolation and loneliness. This is true for family caregivers and the person they support. \nDiscussion will be driven by caregivers and facilitation will be done by an OCO staff member and/or OCO trained volunteer on the following days: \nTuesday between 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (currently full) \nWednesday between 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (currently full) \nWednesday between 2pm – 3pm (currently full) \nThursday between 2 pm – 3 pm (spaces open for registration) \nFriday 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. (spaces open for registration) – offered bi-weekly on the first and third Friday of the month \nAll discussions are completely confidential. \nConnect with other caregivers. Register today. \nIf these times don’t fit your schedule or you’d like to find out about other supports and programs offered by OCO\, contact us at info@ontariocaregiver.ca \nYou can also join our mailing list to receive news as soon as new online support groups or other programs become available.
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/oco-caregiver-online-support-group-currently-full-3/2021-10-27/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211027T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211027T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T211000
CREATED:20210730T195731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210730T195731Z
UID:10000242-1635336000-1635339600@ontariocaregiver.ca
SUMMARY:OCO Webinar - Quality Standards for Delirium Care: How Can I Help?
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will provide an overview of delirium and how family members and caregivers can support people with delirium.\n\nAbout this event\n\nIn partnership with Ontario Health\, this webinar provides an overview of delirium and how family members and caregivers can support people with or at risk for delirium. You will learn how to help prevent delirium\, how to recognize the signs and symptoms of delirium\, and ways to support your family member’s care. We will hear from a clinician and people with lived experience\, and examine various useful tools and resources for caregivers. The Ontario Caregiver Organization will moderate a question-and-answer session at the end of the webinar.\n\nAfter the webinar\, participants will be able to:\n-Understand delirium and the typical ways it presents\n-Identify the causes of delirium and take steps to prevent it\n-Take action if delirium occurs\n-Support and care for a person who is experiencing symptoms of delirium\n-Communicate effectively with health care providers about the signs and symptoms of delirium\n\nOur Clinician:\nDeborah Brown\, Nurse Practitioner\, Senior Friendly Strategy\, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre; member\, Delirium Quality Standard Advisory Committee member\nOur Caregivers:\nAngela Golding\, who has lived the impact of delirium for many years while caring for her mother.\n\nKathy Smith\, who was a caregiver for her husband who experienced delirium while he was in the intensive care unit following cardiac and vascular surgeries with long exposures to anesthesia.\n\nLisa Comeau\, who has cared for her mother\, who manifested several signs and symptoms of delirium in numerous care settings\n\nPlease note that this presentation is available in English only. For any difficulty with registration or any other questions\, please contact us at info@ontariocaregiver.ca or call 1-888-877-1626 X 1011.\n\nRegister for FREE via Eventbrite:
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/oco-webinar-quality-standards-for-delirium-care-how-can-i-help/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211027T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211027T113000
DTSTAMP:20260416T211000
CREATED:20211022T223609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211022T223609Z
UID:10000287-1635330600-1635334200@ontariocaregiver.ca
SUMMARY:OCO Caregiver Online Support Group (currently full)
DESCRIPTION:Are you a caregiver? \nPhysical distancing can contribute to feelings of isolation and loneliness. This is true for family caregivers and the person they support. \nDiscussion will be driven by caregivers and facilitation will be done by an OCO staff member and/or OCO trained volunteer on the following days: \nTuesday between 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (currently full) \nWednesday between 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (currently full) \nWednesday between 2pm – 3pm (currently full) \nThursday between 2 pm – 3 pm (spaces open for registration) \nFriday 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. (spaces open for registration) – offered bi-weekly on the first and third Friday of the month \nAll discussions are completely confidential. \nConnect with other caregivers. Register today. \nIf these times don’t fit your schedule or you’d like to find out about other supports and programs offered by OCO\, contact us at info@ontariocaregiver.ca \nYou can also join our mailing list to receive news as soon as new online support groups or other programs become available.
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/oco-caregiver-online-support-group-currently-full-2/2021-10-27/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211026T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211026T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T211000
CREATED:20211022T222655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211022T222655Z
UID:10000285-1635242400-1635246000@ontariocaregiver.ca
SUMMARY:OCO Caregiver Online Support Group (currently full)
DESCRIPTION:Are you a caregiver? \nPhysical distancing can contribute to feelings of isolation and loneliness. This is true for family caregivers and the person they support. \nDiscussion will be driven by caregivers and facilitation will be done by an OCO staff member and/or OCO trained volunteer on the following days: \nTuesday between 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (currently full) \nWednesday between 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (currently full) \nWednesday between 2pm – 3pm (currently full) \nThursday between 2 pm – 3 pm (spaces open for registration) \nFriday 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. (spaces open for registration) – offered bi-weekly on the first and third Friday of the month \nAll discussions are completely confidential. \nConnect with other caregivers. Register today. \nIf these times don’t fit your schedule or you’d like to find out about other supports and programs offered by OCO\, contact us at info@ontariocaregiver.ca \nYou can also join our mailing list to receive news as soon as new online support groups or other programs become available.
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/oco-caregiver-online-support-group-currently-full/2021-10-26/
LOCATION:Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211022T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211022T113000
DTSTAMP:20260416T211000
CREATED:20211022T222653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211022T222653Z
UID:10000286-1634898600-1634902200@ontariocaregiver.ca
SUMMARY:OCO Caregiver Online Support Group (spaces open)
DESCRIPTION:Are you a caregiver? \nPhysical distancing can contribute to feelings of isolation and loneliness. This is true for family caregivers and the person they support. \nDiscussion will be driven by caregivers and facilitation will be done by an OCO staff member and/or OCO trained volunteer on the following days: \nTuesday between 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (currently full) \nWednesday between 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (currently full) \nWednesday between 2pm – 3pm (currently full) \nThursday between 2 pm – 3 pm (spaces open for registration) \nFriday 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. (spaces open for registration) – offered bi-weekly on the first and third Friday of the month \nAll discussions are completely confidential. \nConnect with other caregivers. Register today. \nIf these times don’t fit your schedule or you’d like to find out about other supports and programs offered by OCO\, contact us at info@ontariocaregiver.ca \nYou can also join our mailing list to receive news as soon as new online support groups or other programs become available.
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/oco-caregiver-online-support-group-spaces-open/2021-10-22/
LOCATION:Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211021T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211021T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T211000
CREATED:20211022T224238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211022T224238Z
UID:10000289-1634824800-1634828400@ontariocaregiver.ca
SUMMARY:OCO Caregiver Online Support Group (spaces open)
DESCRIPTION:Are you a caregiver? \nPhysical distancing can contribute to feelings of isolation and loneliness. This is true for family caregivers and the person they support. \nDiscussion will be driven by caregivers and facilitation will be done by an OCO staff member and/or OCO trained volunteer on the following days: \nTuesday between 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (currently full) \nWednesday between 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (currently full) \nWednesday between 2pm – 3pm (currently full) \nThursday between 2 pm – 3 pm (spaces open for registration) \nFriday 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. (spaces open for registration) – offered bi-weekly on the first and third Friday of the month \nAll discussions are completely confidential. \nConnect with other caregivers. Register today. \nIf these times don’t fit your schedule or you’d like to find out about other supports and programs offered by OCO\, contact us at info@ontariocaregiver.ca \nYou can also join our mailing list to receive news as soon as new online support groups or other programs become available.
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/oco-caregiver-online-support-group-spaces-open-2/2021-10-21/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211007T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211007T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T211000
CREATED:20210909T222832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210909T222832Z
UID:10000265-1633608000-1633611600@ontariocaregiver.ca
SUMMARY:OCO Webinar : A Conversation with Young Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:To the outside\, it might not look like I’m a caregiver: A Conversation with Young Caregivers\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\nOver half a million people under the age of 25 in Ontario are providing care for family members or friends with a physical or mental health challenge while balancing the demands of school\, work\, and life. This webinar aims to raise awareness about the hidden population of young caregivers within their own families and among others they interact with day to day such as teachers\, youth workers\, healthcare workers\, workplace supervisors\, etc. We will provide information and resources for adult family caregivers and professionals who may encounter young caregivers to help understand and support them. \nThe webinar will explore the following topics: \n\nWhat kind of challenges do young caregivers face?\nWhat do young caregivers want you to know about the care they provide?\nHow you can support the young caregivers in your life or work.\n\nModerator: \n\nKathleen Slemon (she/her)\, Program Lead\, Peer Support at the Ontario Caregiver Organization. Kathleen supervises the 1:1 Peer Support Program\, Online Support Groups\, and Young Caregiver Initiatives.\n\nYoung Caregiver Speakers: \n\nTasneem Nahhas: Tasneem is a full-time university student studying Health Sciences at McMaster University and a caregiver for her sibling.\nMicaela Harley: Micaela Harley (she/her) is a strategic change-maker in the Youth Mental Health and Substance Use System. Her passion for change stems from her experiences as a service user and a youth providing care to a struggling loved one.\nLindsay Couture: Lindsay is a former young caregiver who provides care to her mother.\n\nPlease note that this presentation is available in English only. \nFor any difficulty with registration or any other questions\, please contact us at info@ontariocaregiver.ca \n\nRegister on Eventbrite:
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/oco-webinar-a-conversation-with-young-caregivers-2/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211007T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211007T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T211000
CREATED:20210820T203545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210820T203545Z
UID:10000252-1633608000-1633611600@ontariocaregiver.ca
SUMMARY:OCO Webinar : A Conversation with Young Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:To the outside\, it might not look like I’m a caregiver: A Conversation with Young Caregivers\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\nOver half a million people under the age of 25 in Ontario are providing care for family members or friends with a physical or mental health challenge while balancing the demands of school\, work\, and life. This webinar aims to raise awareness about the hidden population of young caregivers within their own families and among others they interact with day to day such as teachers\, youth workers\, healthcare workers\, workplace supervisors\, etc. We will provide information and resources for adult family caregivers and professionals who may encounter young caregivers to help understand and support them. \nThe webinar will explore the following topics: \n\nWhat kind of challenges do young caregivers face?\nWhat do young caregivers want you to know about the care they provide?\nHow you can support the young caregivers in your life or work.\n\nModerator: \n\nKathleen Slemon (she/her)\, Program Lead\, Peer Support at the Ontario Caregiver Organization. Kathleen supervises the 1:1 Peer Support Program\, Online Support Groups\, and Young Caregiver Initiatives.\n\nYoung Caregiver Speakers: \n\nTasneem Nahhas: Tasneem is a full-time university student studying Health Sciences at McMaster University and a caregiver for her sibling.\nMicaela Harley: Micaela Harley (she/her) is a strategic change-maker in the Youth Mental Health and Substance Use System. Her passion for change stems from her experiences as a service user and a youth providing care to a struggling loved one.\nLindsay Couture: Lindsay is a former young caregiver who provides care to her mother\n\nThis presentation is available in English only. For any difficulty with registration or any other questions\, please contact us at info@ontariocaregiver.ca \nCette présentation sera diffusée en anglais seulement. Pour toute difficulté avec votre inscription ou pour toute question\, veuillez nous écrire un courriel à l’adresse info@ontariocaregiver.ca \nRegister on Eventbrite:
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/oco-webinar-a-conversation-with-young-caregivers/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211005T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211005T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T211000
CREATED:20210910T183620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210910T183620Z
UID:10000266-1633435200-1633438800@ontariocaregiver.ca
SUMMARY:The SCALE Program: The Emotional Experience of Caregiving (Session 1)
DESCRIPTION:SCALE Program (Support for Caregivers Awareness\, Learning\, Empowerment) nurtures mental health and wellness for caregivers\n\nAbout this event\nThe SCALE Program aims to empower caregivers with practical information and skills to focus on their own mental health and well-being. Participants will receive strategies\, tools\, and resources to better cope with difficult caregiving emotions.\n\nOur Program\nWeekly Psychoeducational Webinars\nWebinars are divided into two 4-week sessions\, see session 1 topics listed below.\nYou can sign up for the entire session or individual weeks\, depending on your availability and/or interest.\nWatch live or recorded. All live webinars have been recorded and will be posted exclusively on the Ontario Caregiver Organization YouTube channel after the live event. Only registered participants will be emailed a link after the webinar.\nOnline Group Coaching and Individual Counselling\nCounselling is free and confidential as well as optional to register for.\nSpaces are limited\, and registration is based on a first-come\, first-served basis.\nTo receive the maximum benefit from the group and individual counselling\, it is highly encouraged to also take part in the weekly webinars.\n\nRegistration\nA zoom link to join live will be emailed to those who register.\nAn online booking link will also be sent to everyone who registers with the opportunity to register for group and/or individual counselling through Dynamic Health.\n\nOther Information\nFrequently asked questions\nFor more information\, please visit The Scale Program on our website.\nPlease contact info@ontariocaregiver.ca with any questions about participating in this webinar.\nThis program is brought to you in partnership with the Ontario Caregiver Organization and Dynamic Health.\nPlease note that all live webinars are from 12 p.m – 1 p.m Eastern Time\n\nSESSION 1: UNDERSTANDING THE EMOTIONAL EXPERIENCE OF CAREGIVING\nThe following topics will be explored each week:\n\nWeek 1: Your Caregiving Journey (October 5th)\nExplore the stages of caregiving while heightening your understanding of the care recipient’s experience. The transition into the role of a caregiver evolves through these three stages:\nThe Catastrophic Event\nTaking on the Role\nMoving into Advocacy\nTogether\, we will explore each stage to understand the impact of each event within your own caregiving role\, as well as the shifts it brings to your relationship with your care recipient. We will also begin to discuss the shifts you can make to improve your experience as a caregiver and manage the stress the caregiving relationship has on you.\n\nWeek 2: How Caregiving Stress Affects You (October 12th)\nExplore the physical\, emotional\, and mental impacts of caregiving.\nThe stress of caring for a person with an illness can take both a physical and mental toll on a caregiver. In this session\, you will begin to understand how the nervous system responds to this stress and how this can be both helpful and harmful to the body. Together\, we will explore the difference between stress and burnout and key signs of when you should seek help.\n\nWeek 3: How Caregivers can Manage Anxiety & Anger (October 19th)\nExplore where the feelings of anxiety and anger come from\, and how to manage them in the context of your caregiving role.\nUnderstand anger and recognize that it is an acceptable emotion to express as a caregiver. Learn about anxiety and how it can be a positive emotion that alerts us to any danger but can also be a negative emotion that starts to impact our mental health when we become overwhelmed.\nThis session will help you differentiate between two coping pathways: (1) thoughts and (2) emotion and unpack the cognitive distortions we face when dealing with feelings of anxiety and anger. In addition\, we will also be working on non-violent communication with our negative thoughts\, allowing us to consider a different way to speak to ourselves and giving us more self-compassion.\n\nWeek 4: How Caregivers can Manage Sadness & Guilt (October 26th)\nExplore the feelings that drag you down and keep reminding you that you aren’t doing enough and about the cognitive distortions that keep you in the shame-cycle.\nUnderstand different caregiver’s experiences of sadness and guilt. Learn about the signs of guilt and the common themes often associated with guilt as a caregiver. This session will help you differentiate between two coping pathways: (1) thoughts and (2) emotion. Too often we face cognitive distortions\, the sneaky ways your mind convinces you of something that isn’t really true. Learn to identify and unpack these cognitive distortions that you may be having as a caregiver like “I should be able to care for her on my own at home” or “I’m a failure as a daughter.” We will question these negative thoughts and ask\, “is this 100% true?”. We will also explore the emotion of sadness and the triggers that cause it\, including the grieving process.\n\nRegister for Session 2: The SCALE Program: Strategies for Caregiver Mental Wellbeing\n\nOur Speakers\n\nShoshana Kulik (MSW RSW) is a Registered Social Worker who provides psychotherapy to individuals and couples at Dynamic Health Collaborative in North York. Shoshana has provided support to caregivers through the SCALE program since fall 2020. She works compassionately to help caregivers feel supported and has a strong awareness of the physical and emotional challenges that caregivers experience. She has run many support groups\, including those for individuals struggling with grief and for those impacted by a loved one’s illness. Shoshana utilizes the strengths-based model which capitalizes on a client’s strengths to foster growth\, as well as a solution-focused approach. Her history of being a spiritual leader can help those who appreciate spirituality to find strength from the spiritual to help deal with challenging times.\n\nNaomi Levine (MSW RSW) is a Registered Social Worker who provides psychotherapy to individuals\, families\, and groups at Dynamic Health Collaborative in North York. She has worked in youth corrections\, a trauma program for children\, youth and their families\, and\, currently\, practices trauma-informed psychotherapy with adults and families. She has been an intersessional lecturer at McMaster University\, teaching Mindfulness and Cognitive Therapy to undergraduate students. She also supervises graduate students who are completing their clinical internships. Naomi completed her master’s degree in Social Work at the University of Toronto in 2008. Naomi brings curiosity and compassion to her work with caregivers\, giving them the space to explore their struggles and cultivate self-compassion and effective self-care.\n\nMalki Nadoff (AAPC CMCC) is a Certified Coach and Counsellor providing relationship and emotion coaching at Dynamic Health Collaborative in North York. Malki has personal experience caring for aging parents who struggled with Alzheimer’s Disease and other complex medical issues. Using both positive psychology and a goal-oriented approach\, Malki helps caregivers navigate the difficulty inherent in caring from aging parents. She works with compassion and sensitivity helping caregivers acknowledge and appreciate the rewards that can come with caring for one’s parents. She is also a speaker at non-profit events empowering individuals to work through difficult family dynamics\n\nThis presentation is available in English only. For any difficulty with registration or any other questions\, please contact us at info@ontariocaregiver.ca\n\nCette présentation sera diffusée en anglais seulement. Pour toute difficulté avec votre inscription ou pour toute question\, veuillez nous écrire un courriel à l’adresse info@ontariocaregiver.ca\n\nRegister on Eventbrite:
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/the-scale-program-the-emotional-experience-of-caregiving-session-1/2021-10-05/
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SUMMARY:OCO Webinar - Health Law - A primer for family caregivers in the MH & A (part 2 of 2)
DESCRIPTION:Health Law: A primer for family caregivers in the mental health and addictions sector\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\nPart 1: In this session\, we will examine how the Health Care Consent Act and Personal Health Information Protection Act\, 2004 affect an individual’s rights\, the roles and obligations of substitute decision-makers\, and practical strategies for navigating the health system. It will also speak to special issues in the mental health and addictions sectors\, and key issues regarding children and youth. \nPart 2: As a follow-up session\, we will talk about the mental health system\, including the Mental Health Act framework and community-based services\, risk management considerations\, privacy\, and being an advocate in the system. We will discuss broadly two case scenarios in the mental health and addictions sector\, involving the health system\, housing and more. \nAbout our speakers: \nAngie Hamilton is an Executive Director and Co-Founder of Families for Addiction Recovery\, a retired lawyer and parent of a child who struggles with addiction. She is a member of the Public Policy Committee of the Canadian Society of Addiction Medicine and a Board Member of The Ontario Family Caregivers’ Advisory Network. She was a member of the National Board of MADD Canada from 2014 to 2020 and the Chair of their Public Policy Committee. \nMary Jane Dykeman is a partner and co-founder at INQ Law in Toronto. She has acted as in-house legal counsel to two Toronto teaching hospitals. In her work\, she regularly assists hospitals\, long-term care and retirement homes\, and community health care organizations in finding practical solutions to legal\, clinical\, risk and privacy matter – including mental health\, consent\, capacity and substitute decision-making\, and difficult family issues. Since 2004\, she has taught the mental health law course in the Osgood Professional Development Health Law LL.M. \nPlease Note: This presentation is available in English only. \nFor any difficulty with registration or any other questions\, please contact us at info@ontariocaregiver.ca \nRegister for FREE on Eventbrite:
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/oco-webinar-health-law-a-primer-for-family-caregivers-in-the-mh-a-part-2-of-2/
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SUMMARY:OCO Webinar - Health Law: A primer for family caregivers in the MH & A (part 1 of 2)
DESCRIPTION:Health Law: A primer for family caregivers in the mental health and addictions sector\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\nPart 1: In this session\, we will examine how the Health Care Consent Act and Personal Health Information Protection Act\, 2004 affect an individual’s rights\, the roles and obligations of substitute decision-makers\, and practical strategies for navigating the health system. It will also speak to special issues in the mental health and addictions sectors\, and key issues regarding children and youth. \nPart 2: As a follow-up session\, we will talk about the mental health system\, including the Mental Health Act framework and community-based services\, risk management considerations\, privacy\, and being an advocate in the system. We will discuss broadly to case scenarios in the mental health and addictions sector\, involving the health system\, housing and more. \nAbout our speakers: \nAngie Hamilton is an Executive Director and Co-Founder of Families for Addiction Recovery\, a retired lawyer and parent of a child who struggles with addiction. She is a member of the Public Policy Committee of the Canadian Society of Addiction Medicine and a Board Member of The Ontario Family Caregivers’ Advisory Network. She was a member of the National Board of MADD Canada from 2014 to 2020 and the Chair of their Public Policy Committee. \nMary Jane Dykeman is a partner and co-founder at INQ Law in Toronto. She has acted as in-house legal counsel to two Toronto teaching hospitals. In her work\, she regularly assists hospitals\, long-term care and retirement homes\, and community health care organizations in finding practical solutions to legal\, clinical\, risk and privacy matter – including mental health\, consent\, capacity and substitute decision-making\, and difficult family issues. Since 2004\, she has taught the mental health law course in the Osgood Professional Development Health Law LL.M. \nPlease Note: This presentation is available in English only. \nFor any difficulty with registration or any other questions\, please contact us at info@ontariocaregiver.ca \nRegister for FREE on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/health-law-a-primer-for-family-caregivers-in-the-mh-a-part-1-of-2-tickets-153812105147
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/oco-webinar-health-law-a-primer-for-family-caregivers-in-the-mh-a-part-1-of-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210819T120000
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SUMMARY:OCO Webinar - Caregivers and Puppets: The Perfect Pair
DESCRIPTION:Puppetry is a playful and creative tool for caregivers. It helps us look at things differently and encourage social interaction. Through puppet-making activities\, we explore ways to build rewarding intergenerational connections.\n\nIn this webinar\, we will demonstrate how puppetry and storytelling can help caregivers:\n\nExplain to children the caregiver role\, why it’s important\, and changes in family dynamics when someone needs special care\nInteract in a joyful and engaging way with their care recipients\, especially those diagnosed with dementia at any stage of the disease\n\nAbout our speaker – Shelley King\nShelley King is an arts educator\, puppeteer\, expressive arts facilitator\, and family caregiver. As the founder of Artful Connections\, she offers creative and engaging workshops that spark imagination and take the pressure off remembering for people with dementia. She also facilitates workshops and designs resources for caregivers that teach innovative strategies and activities in order to build a meaningful connection with their care recipient.\n\nPlease Note:\n\nThis presentation is available in English only.\n\nFor any difficulty with registration or any other questions\, please contact us at info@ontariocaregiver.ca or\ncall 1-888-877-1626 X 1011\n\nRegister via Eventbrite:
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/oco-webinar-caregivers-and-puppets-the-perfect-pair/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210729T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210729T130000
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SUMMARY:OCO Webinar - Caregiver Resilience
DESCRIPTION:Everyday Resiliency in Times of Uncertainty: How to Protect Your Core\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\nIn our daily lives\, times of unparalleled stress\, unrest\, and uncertainty are becoming more common and are lasting longer than expected. As caregivers\, our physical\, emotional\, and mental health are being heavily tested and taxed every day. Everyday Resilience is one way to support the caregiver as they support others\, making the hard parts of caregiving more doable. Building resilience helps caregivers sustain their health and capacity to care\, both for themselves and others. In this webinar\, we will learn about the five core traits for resiliency and stress systems management. We will explore behaviour change as a means of building and maintaining stronger work-life balance. Dr. Robyne will help us understand why common knowledge does not equal common practice. She will unpack why we struggle with change and how to fix this cycle. The information presented in this event is researched informed\, readily available\, and is grounded in wise practices \n  \nAbout our speaker – Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe​ \nDr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe is a multi-award-winning psychology and education instructor who specializes in resiliency\, navigating stress and change\, leadership\, and personal wellness in the workplace. Described as transformational\, engaging\, and thought-provoking\, Robyne’s keynotes provide practical strategies grounded in global research and case studies that help foster resiliency within others and ourselves. Robyne is available for consultation\, training and professional development opportunities ranging from one-to-one to company-wide initiatives. You can learn more about Dr. Robyne here: www.robynehd.ca \nThis presentation is available in English only. For any difficulty with registration or any other questions\, please contact us at info@ontariocaregiver.ca \nCette présentation sera diffusée en anglais seulement. Pour toute difficulté avec votre inscription ou pour toute question\, veuillez nous écrire un courriel à l’adresse info@ontariocaregiver.ca \n\n\nRegister:
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/oco-webinar-caregiver-resilience/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210720T100000
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SUMMARY:OCO Caregiver Online Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Are you a caregiver? \nPhysical distancing can contribute to feelings of isolation and loneliness. This is true for family caregivers and the person they support. \nDiscussion will be driven by caregivers and facilitation will be done by an OCO staff member on the following days: Tuesday between 10a.m. – 11 a.m. Wednesday between 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (currently full) Thursday between 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m (currently full). All discussions are completely confidential. Connect with other caregivers. Register today. If these times don’t fit your schedule or you’d like to find out about other supports and programs offered by OCO\, contact us at info@ontariocaregiver.ca \nDiscussion will be driven by caregivers and facilitation will be done by an OCO staff member on the following days: \nTuesday between 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (currently full) \nWednesday between 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (currently full) \nWednesday between 2pm – 3pm (currently full) \nThursday between 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. (spaces open for registration) \nAll discussions are completely confidential. \nConnect with other caregivers. Register today. \nIf these times don’t fit your schedule or you’d like to find out about other supports and programs offered by OCO\, contact us at info@ontariocaregiver.ca \nYou can also join our mailing list to receive news as soon as new online support groups or other programs become available. \nRegistration link on Eventbrite:
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/oco-caregiver-online-support-group-5/2021-07-20/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210714T130000
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SUMMARY:OCO Webinar: Caregivers in the Workplace: What Employers Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:Caregivers make up 35% of the Canadian workforce. Are you prepared to support your caregiving employees?\n\nAbout this event\n\nDid you know Caregivers make up 35% of the Canadian workforce? Across Ontario alone\, there are 3.3 million caregivers\, ordinary people caring for family members and friends who have physical and/or mental health needs.\n1 in 3 caregivers report their careers have been negatively impacted as they try to juggle work and caregiving commitments.\n\nThe Ontario Caregiver Organization and CMHA\, Mental Health Works have partnered to provide you with the tips\, strategies and resources you need to build a caregiver-inclusive workplace.\nJoin us for our session to explore how caregiving impacts the workplace and how employers can respond and support the growing number of caregiving employees. Caregiver-inclusive workplace solutions can build more positive\, productive\, and efficient businesses.\n\nTo access related resources\, please visit: https://ontariocaregiver.ca/workplace/\n\nRegister on Eventbrite:
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/oco-webinar-caregivers-in-the-workplace-what-employers-need-to-know/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210629T120000
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SUMMARY:The SCALE Program: Time for Self-Care While Caregiving
DESCRIPTION:The Support for Caregivers Awareness\, Learning\, Empowerment (SCALE) Program is series of free webinars for unpaid\, family caregivers.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nThe SCALE Program is series of free webinars for unpaid\, family caregivers every Tuesday beginning May 4th to June 29th\, 2021. Facilitated by Leah Weisberg\, RN\, Michal Goldstein\, RSW and Shoshana Kulik\, RSW of Dynamic Health\, the SCALE Program was designed to focus on a series of subjects that are applicable to new or experienced caregivers positioning you and your mental health and well-being at the center of the sessions. \nEach week a different topic is presented\, take one or sign-up for as many as you like during the eight-week program. \nAs a caregiver\, we understand how valuable your time is and that is why we developed a flexible program to best suit your schedule. \nThis week’s topic will be… \nTime for Self-Care while Caregiving (June 29th\, 2021; 12-1 pm) \nExplore strategies on how to integrate psychological and physical tools to manage your mental health daily. \nIn this session\, you will learn the concept of self-care and the repercussions of not prioritizing some time for yourself as a caregiver. Together\, we will explore the ABC’s of self-care\, as well as\, its five dimensions and suggestions to improve each dimension: (1) professional self-care\, (2) spiritual self-care\, (3) social self-care\, (4)\, emotional self-care and (5) physical self-care. Strategies and tools presented are based on Motivational Interviewing skills\, health coaching techniques and integrative health assessment quizzes. \nRegister for exclusive access to this free webinar. A zoom link to join live will be emailed to those who register. Please contact info@ontariocaregiver.ca with any questions about participating in this webinar. \nCan’t join live? The session will be recorded and posted on the Ontario Caregiver Organization YouTube channel after the live event. All registered participants will be emailed a link after the webinar. \nThis program is brought to you in partnership with the Ontario Caregiver Organization and Dynamic Health. \n\n\nRegister for Online Group Coaching and/or Private Telephone Counselling \nAfter each weekly webinar\, online group coaching and private telephone counselling will be available. Register for a free session today: \nhttps://dynamic-health.janeapp.com/locations/ontario-caregiver-organization/book#/list \nPrivate Telephone Counselling Day/Times Available: \nWednesday 9:30am-10:15am (Michal Goldstein) \nWednesday 10:30am-11:15am (Michal Goldstein) \nWednesday 11:30am-12:15pm (Michal Goldstein) \nWednesday 12:30pm-1:15pm (Michal Goldstein) \nWednesday 1:30pm-2:15pm (Shoshana Kulik) \nWednesday 2:30pm-3:15pm (Shoshana Kulik) \nGroup Coaching Day/Times Available: \nMonday 12-1 (Michal Goldstein) \nWednesday 6pm-7pm (Michal Goldstein) \nThe coaching and counselling sessions are completely private and confidential and will allow you to consolidate what you learn each week with clinical support for growth within your caregiving role with focus on your own mental health and wellbeing. To book a session\, follow the secure and confidential links provided where you will be prompted to book a time that is most convenient for you. Please note\, these sessions are limited and are first registered\, first served basis. \nUnfortunately\, due to the high demand for private telephone counselling sessions\, the maximum number of private telephone counselling sessions you can register for during the 8-week program is three. There is no limit for online group coaching registration. \n  \n\n\nBiographies \nLeah Weisberg (RN\, BC-NC) is a Nurse Psychotherapist & Coach and Director of Interprofessional Practice at Dynamic Health Clinic in Toronto. She is a Board-Certified Nurse Coach through the American Holistic Nurses Credentialing Corporation and views each person and situation from a bio-psycho-social-spiritual lens. Leah has seen first-hand the way caregiving affects one’s physical and emotional health\, and she works with formal and informal caregivers on developing personal wellness plans that allow one to be in a better place to provide care to others. Leah is passionate about showing caregivers the power that relationships can have on the well-being of individuals and has worked with many nurses looking to decrease the stress involved in caring for sick patients. Leah is Past-President of the Canadian Holistic Nurses Association and a member of the Canadian Federation of Mental Health Nurses. She lives in Toronto and spends her time advocating for an integrative approach to healthcare. She speaks to a variety of audiences about the ways in which the body and mind are connected. \nMichal Goldstein (RSW) is a Registered Social Worker working at Dynamic Health Clinic in Toronto where she sees adults for individual\, couples and group counselling. She is also the founder of Creating Connections\, a play-based therapy practice in Toronto\, where she works with children suffering from mental health and behavioral challenges. She has over a decade of experience working with caregivers to support them in improving their ability to cope with the challenges inherent in caring for someone else. Michal has developed numerous workshops and support group programs utilizing knowledge of interpersonal neurobiology and mindfulness techniques to support individuals suffering from physical health\, mental health\, and parenting challenges. She is passionate about bringing evidence-based practice to the forefront of the clinical social work field. Michal knows both first-hand and from professional experience\, the challenges that come with caring for someone with a physical and mental health illness and is grateful for the opportunity to bring more awareness\, education and support to this community. \nShoshana Kulik (RSW) is a registered social worker at the Dynamic Health Clinic. She is caring and empathetic and has experience working at Circle of Care with the elderly. Shoshana has a strong awareness of the possible physical and emotional challenges that can arise from the responsibility of taking care of a loved one. With extensive mental health experience\, she understands how the strains of caregiving can affect one’s mental health and that sharing ones’ struggles can give some relief from the stresses of continuous care for others. Shoshana utilizes the Strengths Based Model which capitalizes on a client’s strengths to foster growth. Her history of being a spiritual leader can help those who appreciate spirituality to find strength from the spiritual to help deal with challenging times. \n\nRegister:
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/the-scale-program-time-for-self-care-while-caregiving/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:OCO Webinar - Providing Care to 2SLGBTQ Persons
DESCRIPTION:Webinar with a focus on personal and professional patient-centered care for 2SLGBTQ individuals.\n\nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/…/oco-webinar-providing-care…\n\n\nNote: This webinar is intended for anyone who wishes to learn more about how to provide safe and respectful care for a 2SLGBTQ+ person. Whether or not you identify as 2SLBTQ+\, all healthcare providers and family caregivers are welcome to participate. If you are a 2SLGBTQ+ caregiver or care recipient\, we will be providing some additional resources that may help. Your registration is private and confidential. \n\n\nCette présentation sera diffusée en anglais seulement. Pour toute difficulté avec votre inscription ou pour toute question\, veuillez nous écrire un courriel à l’adresse info@ontariocaregiver.ca\n\nAbout this event:\nThis webinar focuses on personal and professional patient-centered care for 2SLGBTQ individuals. Speakers will discuss cultural safety and humility\, clinical competencies\, and interdisciplinary care for cisgender and transgender patients. We will also explore chosen families\, inclusive language and communications to 2SLGBTQ individuals.\n\nOur Panelists\n\nModerator:\n\nDevan Nambiar\, MSc. has been providing training and education on 2SLGBTQ and HIV for over 20 years to various communities and clinicians through his consultancy\, GHIS. CA. He is currently serving on 4 Community Advisory Committees; CIHR CTN HIV Clinical Trials Network\, CADTH\, Ontario Caregivers Organization\, and Virtual PrEP. Devan is the Manager of Capacity Building & Talent Development at Gay Men’s Sexual Health Alliance.\n\nSpeakers:\n\nRyan Wannamaker is a Registered Nurse working within the Day Health Program (DHP) at Casey House. He is responsible for providing holistic client-centered care within an interdisciplinary health care team\, which is vital to improving the overall well-being of people living with HIV. In collaboration with DHP Physiotherapist\, Ryan has also developed an exercise program designed to address this population’s complex health challenges\, including aging with HIV\, multimorbidity\, and barriers to community exercise.\n\nShoshana Pellman has been an advocate for trans inclusion and care for over 15 years. Her story was published on Xtra Magazine and The Globe and Mail. She was interviewed on radio programs like Back in the Closet\, The Current\, and Sirius Radio 2011\, and she is also a presenter for Healthcare Providers\, Personal Support Workers\, and Allied Healthcare Providers. Shoshana is passionate about patient-centred care for the trans population.\n\nSue/Suza (pronouns she/her/ hers) is a Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner at St. Michael’s Hospital Academic Family Health Team since 1994. She is an experienced nurse with over 30 years of experience and has been a consultant trainer with Rainbow Health Ontario teaching about transgender and gender-expansive medical and surgical primary health care. Suza’s incredibly supportive work environment has provided the time and space needed to develop this clinical expertise. Her current clinical practice is almost exclusively devoted to the overall primary care needs of trans and gender-expansive individual\, which she endeavors to provide from an anti-oppressive\, harm reduction\, sex-positive and health promotion perspective.\n\nPlease Note: This presentation is available in English only.\n\nFor any difficulty with registration or any other questions\, please contact us at info@ontariocaregiver.ca
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/oco-webinar-providing-care-to-2slgbtq-persons/
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