• Communication skills for helping a loved one with mental illness: Lessons from the field by The Royal Ottawa

    Online

    PRESENTERS Jenepher Lennox Terrion, PhD., Caregiver Advocate and Full Professor, Department of Communication, UOttawa and Caroline Liebenberg, Caregiver Advocate, and Senior Policy Analyst, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada OVERVIEW To provide experience- and evidence-based practical tips for improving communication and relationships with loved ones with mental illness, as well as for navigating mental health resources […]

  • Transitional Grief: A Mental Health Perspective by The Royal Ottawa

    Online

    Presenter Stefanie Lomatski MSW, RSW Social Worker, Mood and Anxiety Program, The Royal Overview A lead discussion on the transitional grief model through the reflected lived experiences of care-givers/family members who are supporting someone with mental health needs including concepts such as the impact of toxic positivity. Date and Time Tuesday, December 14, 2021 6 […]

  • Caregiver Stress: Caring for the Caregiver over the Holidays by The Royal Ottawa

    Online

    Wed, Dec 22, 4:00 PM Welcome to season two, episode three of Conversations at The Royal, presented by TD. Conversations at The Royal, presented by TD, is a free public education series that offers a thought-provoking insight into mental health issues that are important to our community. The lectures - held almost every month - […]

  • Strategies for self-help and support when dealing with depression

    Virtual

    Intended audience As a family member or caregiver, we understand that your loved one’s mental health or substance use health can have a significant impact on you. The Royal’s family information and support events are intended for family members or caregivers of individuals with a mental health or substance use health issue. These events are an opportunity […]

  • Setting Healthy Boundaries

    Virtual

    Intended audience As a family member or caregiver, we understand that your loved one’s mental health or substance use health can have a significant impact on you. The Royal’s family information and support events are intended for family members or caregivers of individuals with a mental health or substance use health issue. These events are an opportunity […]

  • Caring for loved ones with bipolar disorder

    Virtual

    Presented by: Dr. Parastoo Jamshidi, Ph.D., C.Psych. Psychologist, Mood and Anxiety Outpatient Program, The Royal H. Wolf Steger, M.A. Psychology resident, The Royal Dr. Jamshidi, psychologist, and Wolf Steger, psychology resident from The Royal’s Mood and Anxiety Outpatient program will provide information and resources on bipolar disorder based on their clinical work and available research. […]

  • LEAP Training (Part 1 of 2 mandatory session) – In person Ottawa

    Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre 1145 Carling Ave, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    Intended audience As a family member or caregiver, we understand that your loved one’s mental health or substance use health can have a significant impact on you. The Royal’s family information and support events are intended for family members or caregivers of individuals with a mental health or substance use health issue. These events are an opportunity […]

  • LEAP Training (Part 2 of 2 mandatory session) – In person Ottawa

    Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre 1145 Carling Ave, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    Intended audience As a family member or caregiver, we understand that your loved one’s mental health or substance use health can have a significant impact on you. The Royal’s family information and support events are intended for family members or caregivers of individuals with a mental health or substance use health issue. These events are an opportunity […]