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SUMMARY:LEAP Training (Part 2 of 2 mandatory session) - In person Ottawa
DESCRIPTION:Intended audience\nAs 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 to learn from our experts\, find out about available resources\, and connect with others who share a similar experience. There is no cost to participate but registration is required. \nPresenter\nJenepher Lennox Terrion\, PhD\nCaregiver advocate and professor in the department of communication\, UOttawa \nOverview\nLEAP (Listen-Empathize-Agree-Partner®) is an evidence-based program that teaches you how to communicate with people struggling with serious mental illness to create an alliance that leads to treatment and recovery. LEAP is based on Dr. Xavier Amador’s best-selling book “I’m Not Sick\, I Don’t Need Help” and is facilitated by Jenepher Lennox Terrion\, the only facilitator currently certified to lead this workshop in Ontario\, and Caroline Liebenberg\, labour program at Employment and Social Development Canada.
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/leap-training-part-2-of-2-mandatory-session-in-person-ottawa/
LOCATION:Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre\, 1145 Carling Ave\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1Z 7K4\, Canada
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SUMMARY:LEAP Training (Part 1 of 2 mandatory session) - In person Ottawa
DESCRIPTION:Intended audience\nAs 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 to learn from our experts\, find out about available resources\, and connect with others who share a similar experience. There is no cost to participate but registration is required. \nPresenter\nJenepher Lennox Terrion\, PhD\nCaregiver advocate and professor in the department of communication\, UOttawa \nOverview\nLEAP (Listen-Empathize-Agree-Partner®) is an evidence-based program that teaches you how to communicate with people struggling with serious mental illness to create an alliance that leads to treatment and recovery. LEAP is based on Dr. Xavier Amador’s best-selling book “I’m Not Sick\, I Don’t Need Help” and is facilitated by Jenepher Lennox Terrion\, the only facilitator currently certified to lead this workshop in Ontario\, and Caroline Liebenberg\, labour program at Employment and Social Development Canada.
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/leap-training-part-1-of-2-mandatory-session-in-person-ottawa/
LOCATION:Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre\, 1145 Carling Ave\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1Z 7K4\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230418T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230418T193000
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SUMMARY:Caring for loved ones with bipolar disorder
DESCRIPTION:Presented by:\nDr. Parastoo Jamshidi\, Ph.D.\, C.Psych.\nPsychologist\, Mood and Anxiety Outpatient Program\, The Royal \nH. Wolf Steger\, M.A.\nPsychology resident\, The Royal \nDr. 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. The session is aimed toward family members who want to better understand the experience of their loved one with bipolar disorder\, learn how they can best support them\, and how to overcome practical challenges that arise.
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/caring-for-loved-ones-with-bipolar-disorder/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230404T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230404T193000
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SUMMARY:Setting Healthy Boundaries
DESCRIPTION:Intended audience\nAs 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 to learn from our experts\, find out about available resources\, and connect with others who share a similar experience. There is no cost to participate but registration is required. \nPresenter\nBrynna Lemmex\, MSW\, RSW\nSocial worker at The Royal \nOverview\nSetting healthy boundaries is no easy task. Many of us struggle with setting boundaries and knowing what’s appropriate. What makes it especially challenging is when we are feeling overcome by guilt\, worry\, and uncertainty. In this session\, Brynna Lemmex\, a social worker at The Royal\, will highlight the importance of establishing and maintaining boundaries as a way to maintain our own self-care. Specific strategies for setting boundaries and examples of how to use them will also be discussed.
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/setting-healthy-boundaries/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230321T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230321T193000
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SUMMARY:Strategies for self-help and support when dealing with depression
DESCRIPTION:Intended audience\nAs 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 to learn from our experts\, find out about available resources\, and connect with others who share a similar experience. There is no cost to participate but registration is required. \nPresenter\nHayley Masterson\, MSW\, RSW\nCBT therapist with Ontario Structured Psychotherapy (OSP) \nOverview\nWe want to connect most with loved ones when they are struggling with depression\, and yet in these moments it can feel like you are a world apart. This session will provide insight for family members about what is happening for your loved one on the inside and understand the changes you see on the outside. We’ll look at the cycle of the depression that may keep your loved one stuck. Caregivers and family members will leave with practical tips on how to meet their loved ones where they are and strategies for taking care of themselves. As a CBT therapist with the Royal\, Hayley Masterson will provide insights on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy as an evidence-based psychotherapy for treating clinical depression AND as a self-help tool for caregivers.
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/strategies-for-self-help-and-support-when-dealing-with-depression/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211222T160000
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SUMMARY:Caregiver Stress: Caring for the Caregiver over the Holidays by The Royal Ottawa
DESCRIPTION:Wed\, Dec 22\, 4:00 PM \nWelcome to season two\, episode three of Conversations at The Royal\, presented by TD. \nConversations 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. \nThe lectures – held almost every month – are delivered by mental health researchers\, clinicians and clients at The Royal. \nHosted by Ian Mendes\, join us on December 22 at 4pm for an hour of information\, resources and story telling around mental health care and research. \nCheck out other events in the series here: https://www.theroyal.ca/upcoming-conversations-royal-presented-td \nRegister here:
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/caregiver-stress-caring-for-the-caregiver-over-the-holidays-by-the-royal-ottawa/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211214T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211214T193000
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SUMMARY:Transitional Grief: A Mental Health Perspective by The Royal Ottawa
DESCRIPTION:Presenter Stefanie Lomatski MSW\, RSW Social Worker\, Mood and Anxiety Program\, The Royal \nOverview \nA 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. \nDate and Time Tuesday\, December 14\, 2021 6 to 7:30 PM on zoom \nCost These sessions are free\, and open to the public however registrations is required. Registration Limited space is available. \nContact Information KJ (Krystal-Jyl) Thomas\, MSW\, RSW at krystal-jyl.thomas@theroyal.ca \nRegister here:
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/transitional-grief-a-mental-health-perspective-by-the-royal-ottawa/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211123T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211123T193000
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SUMMARY:Communication skills for helping a loved one with mental illness: Lessons from the field by The Royal Ottawa
DESCRIPTION:PRESENTERS \nJenepher 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 \nOVERVIEW \nTo 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 and supports. \nDATE & TIME Tuesday\, November 23\, 2021 6 to 7:30 PM on zoom \nCOST These sessions are free\, and open to the public however registrations is required. \nREGISTRATION Limited space is available. \nContact Information KJ (Krystal-Jyl) Thomas\, MSW\, RSW at krystal-jyl.thomas@theroyal.ca \nRegister here:
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/communication-skills-for-helping-a-loved-one-with-mental-illness-lessons-from-the-field-by-the-royal-ottawa/
LOCATION:Online
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