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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210729T120000
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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210624T120000
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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/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210622T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210622T130000
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SUMMARY:The SCALE Program: Find Your Caregiving Strengths
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… \nFind Your Caregiving Strengths (June 22nd\, 2021; 12-1 pm) \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. \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\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\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. \nRegister:
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/the-scale-program-find-your-caregiving-strengths/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210615T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210615T170000
DTSTAMP:20260613T163437
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SUMMARY:The SCALE Program: The Self-Compassionate Caregiver
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… \nThe Self-Compassionate Caregiver (June 15th\, 2021; 12-1 pm) \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. \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\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. \nRegister:
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/the-scale-program-the-self-compassionate-caregiver/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210610T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210610T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T163437
CREATED:20210330T223200Z
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SUMMARY:FREE OCO Webinar: Creating a Life you Love
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is about creating a life you love.\n\nAbout this Event\n\nWe all want to be happy. But we sometimes think of happiness as a thing that happens to us — something we have no control over. It is easy to link the idea of happiness with a situation. We might tell ourselves\, “If only things were different\, then I’d be happy.” But a big part of how happy we are depends on our mindset\, the habits we practice\, and the way we live each day. By learning the key ingredients of happiness\, we can use them to become happier.\n\nThis workshop will empower you with tools and techniques to elevate your emotional and mental wellbeing. The concepts you will learn are scientifically supported and clinically proven in real life through Dr. Natasha Sharma’s work as a therapist. This interactive workshop will educate\, engage\, and inspire you to take control of your life through the power of self-acceptance and compassion toward others. Benefits include reduced stress and anxiety\, better relationships\, increased self-esteem\, confidence\, productivity\, and feeling connected to something greater than yourself.\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
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/free-oco-webinar-creating-a-life-you-love/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210608T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210608T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T163437
CREATED:20210424T000054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210424T000054Z
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SUMMARY:The SCALE Program: How Caregivers can Manage Sadness & Guilt
DESCRIPTION:The Support for Caregivers Awareness\, Learning\, Empowerment (SCALE) Program is series of free webinars for unpaid caregivers every Tuesday.\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… \nHow Caregivers can Manage Sadness & Guilt (June 8th\, 2021; 12-1pm) \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. \nRegister for exclusive access to this free webinar today. \nA zoom link to join the webinar 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 by the Ontario Caregiver Organization in partnership with Dynamic Health. \n  \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\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. \nRegister:
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/the-scale-program-how-caregivers-can-manage-sadness-guilt/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210601T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210601T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T163437
CREATED:20210423T235636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210423T235636Z
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SUMMARY:The SCALE Program: How Caregivers can Manage Anxiety & Anger
DESCRIPTION:Event Information\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 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… \nHow Caregivers can Manage Anxiety & Anger (June 1st\, 2021; 12-1pm) \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. \nRegister for exclusive access to this free webinar today. \nA zoom link to join the webinar 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 by the Ontario Caregiver Organization in partnership with Dynamic Health. \n  \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. \nRegister:
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/the-scale-program-how-caregivers-can-manage-anxiety-anger/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210525T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210525T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T163437
CREATED:20210423T235156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210423T235156Z
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SUMMARY:The SCALE Program: Become a Mindful Caregiver
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… \nBecome a Mindful Caregiver (May 25th\, 2021; 12-1 pm) \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. \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\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. \nRegister:
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/the-scale-program-become-a-mindful-caregiver/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210511T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210511T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T163437
CREATED:20210423T234742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210423T234742Z
UID:10000186-1620734400-1620738000@ontariocaregiver.ca
SUMMARY:The SCALE Program: How Caregiving Stress Affects You
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… \nHow Caregiving Stress Affects You (May 11th\, 2021; 12-1pm) \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. \nRegister for exclusive access to this free webinar today. \nA zoom link to join the webinar 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 by the Ontario Caregiver Organization in partnership with 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. \nRegister:
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/the-scale-program-how-caregiving-stress-affects-you/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210504T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210504T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T163437
CREATED:20210423T234328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210423T234328Z
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SUMMARY:The SCALE Program: Your Caregiving Journey
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… \nYour Caregiving Journey (May 4th\, 2021; 12-1 pm) \nExplore the stages of caregiving while heightening your understanding of the care recipient’s experience. \nThe transition into the role of a caregiver evolves through these three stages: \n1. The Catastrophic Event \n2. Taking on the Role \n3. Moving 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. \nRegister for exclusive access to this free webinar today. \nA zoom link to join the webinar 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 by the Ontario Caregiver Organization in partnership with 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 12-1pm (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. \nRegister:
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/the-scale-program-your-caregiving-journey/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210429T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210429T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T163437
CREATED:20210322T233249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210322T233249Z
UID:10000169-1619697600-1619701200@ontariocaregiver.ca
SUMMARY:FREE OCO Webinar: Promoting Health and Wellbeing through Age-Friendly Communities
DESCRIPTION:This webinar on Age-Friendly Communities is about enabling healthy aging in the home and communities.\n\nAbout this Event\n\nAge-Friendly Communities (AFCs) optimize opportunities for health and wellbeing by ensuring their policies\, planning processes\, structures\, and services are accessible to and inclusive of people of all ages and abilities. AFCs encourage us to look at how a community’s physical and social environment and health care intersect to impact our health and wellness. This webinar will discuss these characteristics of AFCs and how they can apply to caregivers and caregiving to enable healthy aging in the home and communities.\n\nAbout our presenter (Dr. John Puxty)\n\nDr. Puxty is an experienced Geriatrician\, Associate Professor and Chair of the Division of Geriatric Medicine at Queen’s University\, and Director of the Centre for Studies in Aging and Health. He has a primary interest in promoting healthy aging and wellness for older adults through his ongoing research in aging\, age-friendly communities\, memory disorders\, and knowledge mobilization strategies.\n\nRegister here:
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/free-oco-webinar-promoting-health-and-wellbeing-through-age-friendly-communities/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210408T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210408T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T163437
CREATED:20210322T230131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210322T230131Z
UID:10000168-1617883200-1617886800@ontariocaregiver.ca
SUMMARY:FREE OCO Webinar - "I'm still here" Vignettes about Dementia
DESCRIPTION:In this webinar\, we will present moving personal stories about Dementia.\n\nAbout this Event\n\nBe part of a creative approach to understanding dementia.\n\nActors from act2studioWORKS portray real people in emotional and moving situations that will resonate with caregivers. You will learn about the experience and training of the actors performing in the video vignettes; the process involved in the research for the play and the goals of the play and the video vignettes. Following the video presentation\, Don Baker and Kendelle LaBella will co-host an introduction and talkback session.\n\nThis webinar is delivered in partnership with act2studioWORKS and the Alzheimer Society of Toronto. It will not be available as a recording.\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 here:
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/free-oco-webinar-im-still-here-vignettes-about-dementia/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210406T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210406T110000
DTSTAMP:20260613T163437
CREATED:20210429T000132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210429T000132Z
UID:10000194-1617703200-1617706800@ontariocaregiver.ca
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. \nWednesday between 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (currently full) \nThursday between 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. (currently full) \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-4/2021-04-06/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210330T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210330T170000
DTSTAMP:20260613T163437
CREATED:20210330T202206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210330T202206Z
UID:10000175-1617091200-1617123600@ontariocaregiver.ca
SUMMARY:FREE OCO Webinar: Grief and Bereavement
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is about Grief and Bereavement\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\n“Although the world is full of suffering\, it is also full of the overcoming of it.” Helen Keller \nAn important principle concerning bereavement is that grief is a natural response to a significant loss. This webinar will walk participants through the grief journey and will present helpful tools to use during this time. We will also explore Dr. Alan Wolfelt’s Model of Grief Companioning to help participants find healthy and useful ways to grieve. The presentation will focus on how COVID-19 has created complicated grief and how participants can work through this type of grief. It will encourage participants to find ways to “ventilate” their grief and then find the right person to “validate” their grief experiences. There is no right way or wrong way to grieve – just your way! This webinar will present different approaches participants can follow to “do grief your way.” This webinar will be respectful in giving a Trauma-Informed way of working through one’s grief. \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
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/free-oco-webinar-grief-and-bereavement/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210318T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210318T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T163437
CREATED:20210114T222503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T222503Z
UID:10000138-1616068800-1616072400@ontariocaregiver.ca
SUMMARY:OCO Webinar: Planning for an Unexpected Emergency: A guide for caregivers (2/2)
DESCRIPTION:This two-part webinar will go into the psychological\, emotional\, and practical components of creating an emergency plan for caregivers.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nThere are often set plans and routines that caregivers\, whether a parent\, friend or family member\, rely on to create a sense of order and comfort in their daily life. Although life includes emergency situations that we can’t prevent\, caregivers can be well-prepared should an emergency comes to pass. \n“Planning For An Unexpected Emergency: A Caregiver Guide (two parts)” is designed to address the issues and concerns of caregivers associated with developing and implementing a crisis plan. The two-part webinar will go into the psychological\, emotional\, and practical components of such a plan. We will take into account the uniqueness of the caregiver relationship. \nTo register for Part 2 in English click here. \nTo register for Part 2 in French click here. \nSam Miller is a Registered Psychotherapist and has extensive experience in Trauma Response and Treatment and Wellness Initiatives. Sam has worked with many organizations and corporations in creating healthy\, respectful\, workplace environments as well as managing work-related traumatic events. In his psychotherapy practice\, Sam has worked with a variety of clients both privately and within many different workplace settings. He has dealt with different clinical issues ranging from anxiety and stress to workplace change\, conflict resolution and management-employee relations. Sam holds an undergraduate degree in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Educational Psychology from McGill University. \nRegister here:
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/oco-webinar-planning-for-an-unexpected-emergency-a-guide-for-caregivers-2-2/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210304T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210304T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T163438
CREATED:20210218T230005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210218T230005Z
UID:10000162-1614859200-1614862800@ontariocaregiver.ca
SUMMARY:Free OCO webinar: Nourishing the Caregiver
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will teach you about healthy eating strategies and smart eating principles while managing a busy lifestyle.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nCaring for others can often mean less time to care for yourself. \nIn this presentation you will learn to create balanced diets and enhance your ability to plan your meals. You will also learn new techniques to apply to your daily life practice. In addition\, you may be invited to share some of your examples of nutritious meals. \nTo register for this event in French click here. \nAbout our presenter: Nicole Osinga is a Registered Dietitian with the College of Dietitians of Ontario in the Durham region. With a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Human Nutrition\, Nicole provides personalized and evidence-based nutrition solutions for her clients and audience. She is known as a plant-based meal prep expert and promotes the power of plant-based foods to improve our health and well-being. \nNicole has appeared on numerous regional and national television and has written for the Toronto Star. Recently\, she published an e-book: The Plant-Based Meal Prep Master Plan\, which is available on her website at nicoleosinga.com. \nRegister on Eventbrite or contact us at info@ontariocaregiver.ca.
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/free-oco-webinar-nourishing-the-caregiver/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210218T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210218T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T163438
CREATED:20210114T215457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T215457Z
UID:10000137-1613649600-1613653200@ontariocaregiver.ca
SUMMARY:OCO Webinar: Planning for an Unexpected Emergency: A guide for caregivers (1/2)
DESCRIPTION:This two-part webinar will go into the psychological\, emotional\, and practical components of creating an emergency plan for caregivers.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nThere are often set plans and routines that caregivers\, whether a parent\, friend or family member\, rely on to create a sense of order and comfort in their daily life. Although life includes emergency situations that we can’t prevent\, caregivers can be well-prepared should an emergency comes to pass. \n“Planning For An Unexpected Emergency: A Caregiver Guide (two parts)” is designed to address the issues and concerns of caregivers associated with developing and implementing a crisis plan. The two-part webinar will go into the psychological\, emotional\, and practical components of such a plan. We will take into account the uniqueness of the caregiver relationship. \nTo register for Part 1 in English click here. \nTo register for Part 1 in French click here. \n\nTo register for Part 2 in English click here. \nTo register for Part 2 in French click here. \n\nSam Miller is a Registered Psychotherapist and has extensive experience in Trauma Response and Treatment and Wellness Initiatives. Sam has worked with many organizations and corporations in creating healthy\, respectful\, workplace environments as well as managing work-related traumatic events. In his psychotherapy practice\, Sam has worked with a variety of clients both privately and within many different workplace settings. He has dealt with different clinical issues ranging from anxiety and stress to workplace change\, conflict resolution and management-employee relations. Sam holds an undergraduate degree in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Educational Psychology from McGill University. \nRegister here:
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/oco-webinar-planning-for-an-unexpected-emergency-a-guide-for-caregivers-1-2/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210211T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210211T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T163438
CREATED:20210114T213340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T213340Z
UID:10000136-1613044800-1613048400@ontariocaregiver.ca
SUMMARY:OCO Webinar: Sharing Dance
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this free webinar and learn more about the Sharing Dance Older Adults programs\, developed by Canada’s National Ballet School (NBS) and Baycrest\, industry leaders in dance training and geriatric care. More than just physical activity\, dance is an artistic experience that taps into imagination\, self-expression and a sense of connection and community. During this interactive presentation you will have the opportunity to hear more about the benefits of dance for people receiving care and their caregivers. \nRegister here. \nTo register for this event in French click here. \nMegan N. Ferris is a Community Dance Specialist and the Coordinator of Partnerships and Evaluation at Canada’s National Ballet School (NBS). She is a graduate with distinction from the NBS Teacher Training Program and the Faculty of Arts at Ryerson University specializing in Early Childhood Studies. At NBS\, Megan’s role focuses on providing dance programming to people of all ages and abilities\, while coordinating partnership development as well as evaluation for on-site\, in community and online programming. Along with teaching in NBS’ Community Dance Programs\, Megan is also currently on faculty with the Teacher Training Program and the Associates Ballet Program. \nDr. Rachel Bar is the Director\, Research and Health at Canada’s National Ballet School (NBS) and a Post-Doctoral Fellow with the Trent Centre for Aging and Society. As a dance artist\, she has been part of the multidisciplinary team that developed Baycrest and NBS’ approach to dance programming for older adults. As a researcher\, she has been involved in several projects investigating how and why older adults can benefit from accessible dance innovations\, including older adults living with Parkinson’s disease and dementia. \nRegister:
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/oco-webinar-sharing-dance/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210202T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210202T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T163438
CREATED:20210129T025925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210129T025925Z
UID:10000154-1612267200-1612270800@ontariocaregiver.ca
SUMMARY:The SCALE Program
DESCRIPTION:The SCALE Program is series of free webinars for unpaid\, family caregivers every Tuesday beginning February 2nd to March 23rd\, 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. \nThe SCALE Program webinars were designed to focus on a series of subjects that are applicable to new or experienced caregivers positioning you and your well-being at the centre of the sessions. \n\n\nYour Caregiving Journey (February 2nd\, 2021; 12-1pm)\nHow Caregiving Stress Affects You (February 9th\, 2021; 12-1pm)\nHow Caregivers can Overcome Sadness & Guilt (February 16th\, 2021; 12-1pm)\nHow Caregivers can Manage Anxiety & Anger (February 23rd\, 2021; 12-1pm)\nBecoming a Mindful Caregiver (March 2nd\, 2021; 12-1pm)\nThe Self-Compassionate Caregiver (March 9th\, 2021; 12-1pm)\nFind Your Caregiving Strengths (March 16th\, 2021; 12-1pm)\nTime for Self-Care While Caregiving (March 23rd\, 2021; 12-1pm)\n\n\nIf you are unable to attend the live sessions of the webinars\, they will be recorded and available here after each event. \nOnline Group Coaching and One-on-one Telephone Counselling\n\n\nRegister for Group Coaching and/or Private Counselling\n\nGroup coaching will be available every Wednesday and Monday while private counselling will be available every Wednesday\, Thursday\, Friday and Monday. All sessions are optional to attend if you are looking for additional support. Sessions are free of cost and completely confidential. \nRegister for Group Coaching and/or Private Counselling \nScale Program Facilitators\n\n\nLeah Weisberg\n\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. \n\n\nMichal Goldstein\n\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. \n\n\nShoshana Kulik\n\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\n\n\n\nThis program is brought to you by the Ontario Caregiver Organization in partnership with Dynamic Health Clinic.
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/the-scale-program/2021-02-02/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210128T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210128T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T163438
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SUMMARY:Free OCO webinar: Responsive Behaviours: Person-centered and Practical Approaches to Care
DESCRIPTION:Being a caregiver to someone with dementia can be challenging. Learn how to recognize a “responsive behaviour”.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nBeing a caregiver to someone with dementia can be challenging. \nIn this webinar\, caregivers will learn about “responsive behaviour” in people with dementia\, and tips for identifying the underlying cause of this behaviour. Our speaker will discuss person-centered and practical approaches to supporting the person you are caring for in the context of a dementia diagnosis. \nThe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on responsive behaviours\, and transitions in care will also be discussed. We will share resources and tools to assist caregivers with knowledge they can practice. \nTo register for this event in French click here. \nJoin Krista Schneider a Behavioural Supports Ontario (BSO) Regional Education Coordinator with the Alzheimer Society of Chatham Kent. Before joining the Alzheimer Society\, Krista managed Adult Day Programs in addition to facilitating art therapy sessions for those living with dementia. Given her wealth of experience both in this field but also as a care partner for her mom who is a person living with dementia\, Krista continues to be actively involved in health care system discussions to improve the experience for those living with dementia and their care partners. \nRegister here:
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/free-oco-webinar-responsive-behaviours-person-centered-and-practical-approaches-to-care/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210121T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210121T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T163438
CREATED:20201224T030134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201224T030134Z
UID:10000132-1611230400-1611234000@ontariocaregiver.ca
SUMMARY:OCO webinar: Is It Dementia?
DESCRIPTION:When thinking abilities change\, is it dementia?\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nJoin OCO and the Alzheimer Society of Ontario as we uncover 10 warning symptoms of dementia. Learn the importance of when and what medical tests to request as well as the benefits and the risks of seeking an early diagnosis of dementia. \nTogether\, we will also explore brain care and how we can all be a little kinder to our brains. \nTo register for this event in French click here. \nOur speaker Rhonda Crouse\, is a First Link Care Navigator with the Alzheimer Society of Oxford. Rhonda was captivated by older adults early\, hearing their diverse stories as an employee and volunteer in Long-Term Care. Her educational achievements include an BASc. (Gerontology) degree and a BSW degree (Award of Distinction). Rhonda has enjoyed her career at the Alzheimer Society of Oxford for 17 years. She is the First Link Care Navigator for an amazing team. Rhonda is grateful for the older adults who generously let her into their lives. \n\nRegister:
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/oco-webinar-is-it-dementia/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201210T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201210T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T163438
CREATED:20201120T011944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201120T011944Z
UID:10000126-1607601600-1607605200@ontariocaregiver.ca
SUMMARY:OCO Webinar: Self-Care for Caregivers of Adults with Developmental Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is for caregivers of adults with developmental disabilities – finding joy in the season.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nBetween buying presents for friends and family\, decorating your home\, and making festive meals\, it is easy to find yourself overwhelmed by your to-do list over the holiday season. \nThe holidays can be a time of joy but for caregivers\, the holidays can also be a stressful time – especially caregivers for adults with developmental disabilities. \nJoin Sherry Summers and Cindy Hartman as we learn first-hand tips from caregivers on how to sustain self-care by reducing stress\, improving one’s well-being and by focusing on finding the joy in the holiday season! \nSherry and Cindy are Family Peer Mentors at the York Services Network. They help family caregivers of individuals\, most especially children\, with a developmental disability through one-to-one supports\, resources\, workshops and support groups.
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/oco-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201203T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201203T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T163438
CREATED:20201120T011829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201120T011829Z
UID:10000125-1606996800-1607000400@ontariocaregiver.ca
SUMMARY:OCO Webinar: Self-Care for Caregivers of Children with Developmental Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is for caregivers of children with developmental disabilities – finding joy in the season.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nBetween buying presents for friends and family\, decorating your home\, and making festive meals\, it is easy to find yourself overwhelmed by your to-do list over the holiday season. \nThe holidays can be a time of joy but for caregivers\, the holidays can also be a stressful time – especially caregivers for children with developmental disabilities. \nJoin Cindy D. Hartman and Sherry Summers\, Family Peer Mentors at the York Services Network\, as we learn first-hand tips from caregivers on how to sustain self-care by reducing stress\, improving one’s well-being and by focusing on finding the joy in the holiday season.
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/free-oco-webinar-self-care-for-caregivers-of-children-with-developmental-disabilities/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201119T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201119T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T163438
CREATED:20201105T203629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201105T203629Z
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SUMMARY:OCO Webinar: Financial Planning for Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:Financial planning for caregivers\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nBecoming a caregiver impacts every aspect of your life\, including your personal finances. When you become a caregiver\, the emotional and financial stakes are high. The future may be uncertain\, your expenses may go up\, your income may be impacted and you may need to make big decisions. Join financial planner Shannon Lee Simmons for a fireside chat about how to navigate your finances when you begin your caregiving journey. \nPresenter Shannon Lee Simmons is an award winning Certified Financial Planner\, speaker\, Chartered Investment Manager\, author and founder of the New School of Finance. Her two books\, Worry-Free Money and Living Debt-Free are best sellers. She is a personal finance writer for the Globe and Mail as well as CBC Radio’s Metro Morning money columnist and financial expert on The Marilyn Denis Show.
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/oco-webinar-financial-planning-for-caregivers/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201112T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201112T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T163438
CREATED:20201020T221435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201020T221435Z
UID:10000123-1605182400-1605186000@ontariocaregiver.ca
SUMMARY:OCO Webinar: Advance Care Planning for Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:In this webinar\, we will cover two main topics. The first is a discussion of the fundamental aspects of advance care planning (ACP) as it applies to you and to the people you care for. We will discuss what ACP is\, why it is important and how to begin advance care planning discussions. We will also discuss the role of a substitute decision-maker (SDM). The second topic will include a discussion of important concepts in caring for people with advanced illness\, such as “what does resuscitation status really mean?” and “when should I have palliative care involved?” and “what is the difference between care in a hospital versus a palliative care unit or hospice?” \nThis webinar is presented by Dr. Leah Steinberg\, a palliative care physician at Mount Sinai Hospital. She currently teaches palliative care to all level of learners and is involved in research in creating models for integrating palliative care into chronic disease management. Dr. Steinberg is also a member of the Advance Care Planning\, Goals of Care\, and Health Care Consent Clinician Advisory Team at Hospice Palliative Care Ontario. Dr. Jeff Myers will join Dr. Steinberg in this presentation. \n\n\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. Can’t join live? The session will be recorded; find the replay on our Vimeo channel: https://vimeo.com/ontariocaregiver
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/oco-webinar-advance-care-planning-for-caregivers/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201022T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201022T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T163438
CREATED:20200929T184657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200929T184657Z
UID:10000117-1603368000-1603371600@ontariocaregiver.ca
SUMMARY:OCO Webinar: Legal Framework and Top Tips for Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:Your role of caregiver is a challenging one – and navigating the health system can be hard. Hear from a health lawyer about caregiving \nAbout this Event\nThis session with a health lawyer aims to explain some of the common scenarios you may face as a caregiver\, and practical strategies to address them. When can you make health care decisions for your loved one? What if you come up against barriers in giving or receiving ‘need to know’ information? Is the ‘system’ really a system? We will use case scenarios and our top tips to help you be more informed and confident as you support your loved one. \nPresenter Mary Jane Dykeman is a partner and co-founder at INQ Data Law and DDO Health Law in Toronto. In her health law work\, she regularly assists hospitals\, long-term care homes\, retirement homes and community health care organizations to find practical solutions to legal\, clinical\, risk and privacy matters – including consent\, capacity and substitute decision-making and difficult family issues. Since 2004\, she has taught the mental health law course in the Osgoode Professional Development Health Law LL.M.
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/oco-webinar-legal-framework-and-top-tips-for-caregivers/
LOCATION:Online
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