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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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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210429T130000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210408T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210408T130000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210406T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210406T110000
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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. \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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210330T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210330T170000
DTSTAMP:20260613T181453
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210318T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210318T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T181453
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210304T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210304T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T181453
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210218T230005Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210218T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210218T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T181453
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210211T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210211T130000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210202T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210202T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T181453
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210128T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210128T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T181453
CREATED:20201224T032704Z
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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:20260613T181453
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:20260613T181453
CREATED:20201120T011944Z
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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:20260613T181453
CREATED:20201120T011829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201120T011829Z
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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:20260613T181453
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:20260613T181453
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:20260613T181453
CREATED:20200929T184657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200929T184657Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201016T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201016T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T181453
CREATED:20200929T184805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200929T184805Z
UID:10000118-1602849600-1602853200@ontariocaregiver.ca
SUMMARY:OCO Webinar: Caregivers:Getting smart technology to work for you
DESCRIPTION:Using off the shelf smart technology such as cellphones\, iPads\, and security cameras to alleviate some of the stress of caregiving.\nAbout this Event\nUsing off-the-shelf smart technology such as cellphones\, iPads\, and security cameras can alleviate some of the stress associated with caregiving\, and can provide a caregiver with some peace of mind. \nThere are 4 areas in which smart technology can be useful to caregivers: \n1. safety \n2. care recipient independence \n3. stimulation \n4. socialization. \nThrough this interactive webinar\, Maurine Parzen RN\, PhD and experienced caregiver\, will share her experience with smart technology\, and discuss these 4 areas. She will go over practical tips on how they can help caregivers in their day-to-day role of caring for their family member\, neighbour or friend.
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/oco-webinar-caregiversgetting-smart-technology-to-work-for-you/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201014T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201014T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T181453
CREATED:20200914T175524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200914T175524Z
UID:10000111-1602676800-1602680400@ontariocaregiver.ca
SUMMARY:OCO Free Webinar: Caregiver skills: getting smart technology to work for you
DESCRIPTION:Using off the shelf smart technology such as cellphones\, iPads\, and security cameras to alleviate some of the stress of caregiving.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nUsing off-the-shelf smart technology such as cellphones\, iPads\, and security cameras can alleviate some of the stress associated with caregiving\, and can provide a caregiver with some peace of mind. \nThere are 4 areas in which smart technology can be useful to caregivers: \n1. safety \n2. care recipient independence \n3. stimulation \n4. socialization. \nThrough this interactive webinar\, Maurine Parzen RN\, PhD and experienced caregiver\, will share her experience with smart technology\, and discuss these 4 areas. She will go over practical tips on how they can help caregivers in their day-to-day role of caring for their family member\, neighbour or friend.
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/oco-free-webinar-caregiver-skills-getting-smart-technology-to-work-for-you/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201013T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201013T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T181453
CREATED:20201002T002902Z
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UID:10000119-1602590400-1602594000@ontariocaregiver.ca
SUMMARY:OCO's SCALE Program: Support for Caregiver Awareness\, Learning & Empowerment
DESCRIPTION:The Supporting Caregiver Awareness\, Leaning and Empowerment (SCALE) Program is an 8-week educational webinar series for unpaid caregivers.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nThe Support for Caregiver Awareness\, Learning & Empowerment (SCALE) Program is a series of free\, weekly webinars for family caregivers. Facilitated by Leah Weisberg\, RN\, Michal Goldstein\, MSW and Deborah Miller\, MEd\, the program aims to empower caregivers with practical information\, and skills to enhance self-awareness with a focus on your own needs and well-being. Select a topic you are interested in each week or take the entire program. As a caregiver\, we understand how valuable your time is and that is why we developed a program to best suit your schedule. \nThe following topics will be explored in the series to help you: \nWeek 1 Topic: Your Caregiving Journey (October 13th\, 2020; 12-1pm) \nExploration of the stages of caregiving and the understanding of the care recipient’s experience. \nWeek 2 Topic: How Caregiving Stress Affects You (October 20th\, 2020; 12-1pm) \nExploration of the physical\, emotional\, and mental impacts of caregiving. \nWeek 3 Topic: Become a Mindful Caregiver (October 27th\, 2020; 12-1pm) \nExplore the seven attitudes of mindfulness and how this can be integrated into your caregiving relationship. \nWeek 4 Topic: The Self-Compassionate Caregiver (November 3rd\, 2020; 12-1pm) \nManage your inner critic through developing your soothing self. \nWeek 5 Topic: How Caregivers can Overcome Sadness & Guilt (November 10th\, 2020; 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. \nWeek 6 Topic: How Caregivers can Overcome Anxiety & Anger (November 17th\, 2020; 12-1pm) \nExplore where feelings of anxiety and anger come from\, and how to manage them in the context of your caregiving role. \nWeek 7 Topic: Find Your Caregiving Strengths (November 24th\, 2020; 12-1pm) \nExplore the top attributes and resources you already possess that enable you to succeed in your caregiving role. \nWeek 8 Topic: Time for Self-Care While Caregiving (December 1st\, 2020; 12-1pm) \nExplore strategies on how to integrate psychological and physical tools to manage your mental health daily. Based on Motivational Interviewing skills\, health coaching techniques and integrative health assessment quizzes. \nIf you cannot attend the webinars live\, they will be recorded and available at www.ontariocaregiver.ca. \n\n\nRegister for Group and/or Private Coaching \nAfter each weekly webinar\, group coaching will be available every Wednesday and Monday while private coaching will be available every Wednesday and Thursday. \nTo register for Wednesday group coaching: \nhttps://dynamic-health.janeapp.com/locations/ontario-caregiver-organization/book#/discipline/33/treatment/99 \nTo register for Monday group coaching: \nhttps://dynamic-health.janeapp.com/locations/ontario-caregiver-organization/book#/discipline/31/treatment/95 \nTo register for private coaching: \nhttps://dynamic-health.janeapp.com/locations/ontario-caregiver-organization/book#/discipline/30/treatment/136 \nThe support/counselling sessions are confidential and will allow you to consolidate what you learn with clinical support for growth and well-being. The booking for these sessions is through a secure and confidential link where you will be prompted to book a time of day that is most convenient for you. Please note\, these sessions are limited and are first registered\, first served basis. \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. \nDeborah Miller (MEd\, ACC\, CCDP) researches\, develops\, delivers\, and evaluates positive psychoeducational programs\, coaching\, and coach education. Deborah is deeply committed to supporting organizations and direct service clients to showcase and enact strengths and create hope\, optimism\, and flourishing in the world of work and in the greater context of life. She is a Doctoral candidate in Coaching Psychology and holds a Master of Education in Adult Education (MEd). She is an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) through the International Coach Federation (ICF)\, a coaching practice leader\, and a Certified Career Development Practitioner (CCDP). Deborah also acts as adjunct faculty at the post-secondary level. If we are all “just walking each other home”\, Deborah believes there is a path forward for each of us to discover within that will enable us to be fully human on this great walk home. \nThis program is brought to you in partnership with the Ontario Caregiver Organization and Dynamic Health. \nREGISTER:
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/ocos-scale-program-support-for-caregiver-awareness-learning-empowerment/2020-10-13/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200930T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200930T203000
DTSTAMP:20260613T181453
CREATED:20200916T192527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200916T192527Z
UID:10000116-1601494200-1601497800@ontariocaregiver.ca
SUMMARY:OCO Young Caregiver Online Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Are you a caregiver between the ages of 15-25? \nJoin us on Wednesday evenings at 7:30 pm for a secure online support group dedicated to Young Caregivers. \nYoung caregivers or carers are children\, youth and young adults (under age 24) who provide care for a sibling\, parent or grandparent. They are often a hidden and at-risk-group of caregivers\, helping a family member with a chronic illness\, disability (physical or intellectual)\, mental health\, addiction\, or socioeconomic factor (single parent family\, language barrier\, etc.). \nPlease join this Young Caregiver Online Support Group created by the Ontario Caregiver Organization (OCO) to offset any support groups you may not be able to visit in your community during this time. Discussion will be driven by young caregivers to discuss issues of highest importance to young caregivers caregivers with facilitation by an OCO staff person on Wednesdays from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. EST \nOnce registered\, you will receive more information about how you can join the group for these discussions either by phone or on your personal computer. \n****Participants in this group must be between the ages of 15 to 25. \nRegister today:
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/oco-young-caregiver-online-support-group/2020-09-30/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200929T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200929T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T181453
CREATED:20200911T234945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200911T234945Z
UID:10000110-1601380800-1601384400@ontariocaregiver.ca
SUMMARY:OCO Webinar: Introduction to our Free Programs & Services
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to the OCO’s Free Programs & Services\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nAre you new to caregiving and looking for supports? An experienced caregiver looking for new tools and resources? Perhaps you already know the OCO and would like to know what we have coming up this fall? \nWhether you’re just curious or seeking practical information on what the Ontario Caregiver Organization (OCO) can do to help caregivers\, this webinar will present information\, resources and supports for caregivers in every step of their journey. \nAll of our programs and services are free\, available online through a number of convenient and easy-to-use formats such as video conferencing\, webinars\, downloadable information\, with options for phone\, chat and email support. If you’re more comfortable with individual programs\, group meetings or need other types of information\, this webinar can help you better understand what’s available to support caregivers. You might event find something you’d like to share!
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/oco-webinar-introduction-to-our-free-programs-services/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200924T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200924T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T181453
CREATED:20200910T194604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200910T194604Z
UID:10000109-1600948800-1600952400@ontariocaregiver.ca
SUMMARY:Sleep: The Caregiver's Elusive Friend
DESCRIPTION:The demands of caregiving often place tension on caregivers’ time\, meaning that important basic needs often fall by the wayside. Regardless of how long you’ve been a caregiver\, how many hours you spend supporting a loved one\, family member\, friend or neighbour\, you may experience challenges in getting the sleep you need due to the demands on your time\, or the stress that can accompany being a caregiver. The further good quality sleep is from your reach\, the more negative impacts you and your care recipient may experience. Yet\, quality of sleep is critical for our well-being\, and research does show that when caregivers take better care of themselves\, their care recipient does benefit. So how can we improve the quality of our sleep? We hope this webinar can help! \nThe Ontario Caregiver Organization is proud to present Sleep: The Caregiver’s Elusive Friend\, on September 24th at 12 p.m. (noon) EST. Join our conversation as we talk about “All Things Sleep” for caregivers\, and what this means in terms of sleep disorders\, medication dependence\, substance dependence and overall quality of life. \nThis session\, featuring Dr. David Gardner\, will explore sleep\, insomnia\, and the role of sleeping pills and non-pharmaceutical approaches to achieve a good night’s sleep. Dr. Gardner will delve into issues faced by caregivers that include: difficulties getting to sleep\, staying asleep\, sleeping pill risks\, effective alternatives\, and much more. \nDr. Gardner is a Pharmacist and Professor with the Department of Psychiatry at Dalhousie University with extensive research in deprescribing and sleep hygiene. With a unique perspective as a pharmacist and researcher; Dr. Gardner will share his knowledge on how caregivers can improve their sleep and well-being. There will be an opportunity to bring your own questions at the end of the webinar\, so be sure to register and join us live! \nDr. David Gardner’s research covers pharmacoepidemiology\, safe and effective use of psychotropic medications\, and program development and implementation in mental health and addictions services in primary care with a focus on pharmacists’ roles and services. With Dr. Andrea Murphy\, he has co-developed More Than Meds\, the Bloom Program\, Headstrong – Taking Things Head-On\, and Sleepwell. He has 100 peer reviewed publications and is the author of Antipsychotics and Their Side Effects. Recognitions include multiple teaching awards\, the 2012 Canadian Pharmacists Association Pharmacist of the Year award\, and in 2017 was identified as a CAMH Difference Maker in its 150 Leading Canadians for Mental Health campaign. Dr. Gardner balances his scholarly work with regular community outreach\, advocacy\, and clinical activities. \nWeblinks: \nSleepwell: https://mysleepwell.ca \nBloom Program: http://bloomprogram.ca \nHeadstrong: https://headstrong.life \nMedication Infoshare: http://medicationinfoshare.com
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/sleep-the-caregivers-elusive-friend/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200916T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200916T110000
DTSTAMP:20260613T181453
CREATED:20200910T194452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200910T194452Z
UID:10000108-1600250400-1600254000@ontariocaregiver.ca
SUMMARY:OCO Webinar: Q&A on Compassionate Communication and Self-Empathy for Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is intended as a follow-up discussion on the topic of non-violent communication and managing conflict and challenging emotions that caregivers may experience. We were so impressed with the quantity and quality of your questions generated by two previous webinars by Marion Little and Mieko Ise\, that we believe they deserve answers.\n\nAs a reminder\, the two webinars explored self-empathy and non-violent communication as part of the caregiver role. Marion and Mieko presented perspectives and tools to translate and transform the caregiver experience by expanding strategies for empathy and compassionate communication toward self and others.\n\nTo get the most out of this Q&A session\, you can watch one or both of the previous webinars before joining on September 16th. The replay is also a great way to refresh your memory of the key concepts.\n\nWatch the replay for each webinar here:\n\nTransforming Caregiver Guilt & Resentment and Caregiving: https://vimeo.com/449766605\n\nConflict\, & Compassionate Communication:\nhttps://vimeo.com/450102162\n\nTo submit a question in advance\, please email us at info@ontariocaregiver.ca before September 4\, 2020\, and we will share them with Marion and Mieko to be included in the conversation. We hope you’ll join us!
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/oco-webinar-qa-on-compassionate-communication-and-self-empathy-for-caregivers/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200903T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200903T153000
DTSTAMP:20260613T181453
CREATED:20200914T230749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200914T230749Z
UID:10000113-1599143400-1599147000@ontariocaregiver.ca
SUMMARY:OCO Caregiver Online Support Group - currently full
DESCRIPTION:Are you a caregiver? \nPhysical distancing can contribute to feelings of isolation and loneliness. This is true for family caregivers and the person they support. \nDiscussion will be driven by caregivers and facilitation will be done by an OCO staff member 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: \n 
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/oco-caregiver-online-support-group-2/2020-09-03/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200902T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200902T113000
DTSTAMP:20260613T181453
CREATED:20200914T230306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200914T230306Z
UID:10000112-1599042600-1599046200@ontariocaregiver.ca
SUMMARY:OCO Caregiver Online Support Group - currently full
DESCRIPTION:Are you a caregiver? \nPhysical distancing can contribute to feelings of isolation and loneliness. This is true for family caregivers and the person they support. \nDiscussion will be driven by caregivers and facilitation will be done by an OCO staff member 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: \n 
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/oco-caregiver-online-support-group/2020-09-02/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200820T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200820T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T181453
CREATED:20200730T195039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200730T195039Z
UID:10000093-1597924800-1597928400@ontariocaregiver.ca
SUMMARY:Webinar: Caregiving\, Conflict\, & Compassionate Communication
DESCRIPTION:This session invites participants to expand their perspectives and approaches to conflicts.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nMany kinds of conflict can arise in the context of caregiving: conflict with oneself\, siblings\, children\, the care recipient\, support staff\, and medical practitioners. It’s a normal and common part of relationships\, but it still catches us off guard and leaves us frustrated and confused. This session draws on Marshall Rosenberg’s compassionate Nonviolent Communication process (2015)\, inviting participants to expand their perspectives and approaches to conflict. It involves practicing self-empathy\, empathy towards others (even when we don’t feel like it)\, and honest assertiveness (even when it’s scary). We’ll explore ways to understand each other\, work and grow together\, even when we don’t agree. We’ll also look for strategies that better meet everyone’s needs. \nPlease bring a pen and paper to the webinar. Across the top of the page\, summarize a low-level instance of caregiver conflict or frustration with someone else that you wish you’d handled differently\, keep it to one sentence. This is for your own private practice. If there is time\, the presenter may invite examples\, but you do not have to share. \nMarion Little\, MA Dispute Resolution\, BA Linguistics\, CNVC Certified Trainer\, manages Community Services and Training for the John Howard Society of Peterborough\, including conflict resolution\, violence prevention\, and communication skills programs for adults & youth. Marion has taught undergraduate and graduate level courses in mediation and nonprofit management. She has also served as executive director for several social service agencies in BC. \nMieko Ise has been a caregiver to both her parents and in-laws for the past 10 years. It is Mieko’s intention to use her lived experiences to help other caregivers with their journeys and to be a catalyst for enhancing interactions between caregivers and healthcare professionals. Currently she is involved with the Ontario Caregiver Organization advising on the creation of new caregiver programs and services.
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/webinar-caregiving-conflict-compassionate-communication-2/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200813T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200813T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T181453
CREATED:20200730T194501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200730T194501Z
UID:10000092-1597320000-1597323600@ontariocaregiver.ca
SUMMARY:Webinar: Transforming Caregiver Guilt & Resentment
DESCRIPTION:This session explores self-empathy as a way to transform caregiver guilt\, shame\, and resentment.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nThe story about “not enough” comes up when loved ones suffer and we cannot fix it\, or resources are limited\, or the care recipient unloads frustration and embarrassment on us\, or we’re burning out. It can seem unbearable and unsolvable. Drawing on Marshall Rosenberg’s compassionate Nonviolent Communication process (2015)\, we will investigate perspectives and tools to translate and transform these experiences. We’ll consider the impact of lost identities and hopes. Going beyond surface self-care efforts\, we’ll identify underlying needs and imagine strategies to meet those needs more deeply\, so we have the personal reserves to care for others. \nPlease bring a pen and paper to the webinar. Across the top of the page\, summarize a low-level instance of caregiver guilt or resentment or “not enough-ness” using one sentence. This is for your own private practice. If there is time\, the presenter may invite some examples\, but you do not have to share. \nMarion Little\, MA Dispute Resolution\, BA Linguistics\, CNVC Certified Trainer\, manages Community Services and Training for the John Howard Society of Peterborough\, including conflict resolution\, violence prevention\, and communication skills programs for adults & youth. Marion has taught undergraduate and graduate level courses in mediation and nonprofit management. She has also served as executive director for several social service agencies in BC. \nMieko Ise has been a caregiver to both her parents and in-laws for the past 10 years. It is Mieko’s intention to use her lived experiences to help other caregivers with their journeys and to be a catalyst for enhancing interactions between caregivers and healthcare professionals. Currently she is involved with the Ontario Caregiver Organization advising on the creation of new caregiver programs and services.
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/webinar-transforming-caregiver-guilt-resentment/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200723T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200723T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T181453
CREATED:20200706T142201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200706T142201Z
UID:10000090-1595505600-1595509200@ontariocaregiver.ca
SUMMARY:Do-It-Yourself Acupressure for Stress Relief: Tools for Caregiver Self-Care
DESCRIPTION:Caring for yourself is one of the most important—and one of the most often forgotten—things you can do as a caregiver. When your needs are taken care of\, the person you care for will benefit\, too. Regardless of age\, sex\, and race and ethnicity\, caregivers report problems attending to their own health and well-being while managing caregiving responsibilities. As caregivers experience varying levels of stress and burnout; self-care is central to creating balance in one’s daily life and caregiving journey. \nThe Ontario Caregiver Organization is proud to present Christine Fung; an Acupuncturist for over 20 years. This session will be focused on self-help acupressure techniques to help relieve stress and improve well-being. This session is great for all ages and those who are looking to get instant relief from stress\, anxiety and insomnia. \nChristine has spent over the past 10 years working as an acupuncturist helping patients to achieve their optimal wellness. She strongly believes that traditional acupuncture is an effective alternative medicine in conjunction with conventional medical treatments for ailments. \nChristine runs her own practice in Mississauga\, Acupuncture Shiatsu Clinic which has been established for over 20 years. She has received several awards throughout the years. She has received the Community Building Award presented by Bathurst-Finch Network in 2012\, Top Acupuncturist in Mississauga presented by Top Choice Awards in 2011 and 2013\, and Three Best Rated Acupuncturist in Mississauga in 2017\, 2018 and 2019.
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/do-it-yourself-acupressure-for-stress-relief-tools-for-caregiver-self-care/
LOCATION:Online
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