This presentation will address:• Validation: What does it mean?• What to Validate• How to Validate• Why Validation WorkAlex Luby has a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology and is studying to become a Registered Psychotherapist. Through her clinical work and training Alex has witnessed the importance of validation and how it works.
Durham Mental Health Services, Ontario Shores, and CMHA Durham host monthly Family Education nights for caregivers supporting folks with mental health issues. Tune in on the last Thursday of every month from 7:00 – 8:30 pm ET at the Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85931302413?pwd=VUpBVnNOREppdFNZeC92aDNLTDhRUT09 No registration required. Upcoming sessions: - Thursday, April 28 - Thursday, May 26 […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has been difficult for many but recent research suggests that the mental health and overall wellbeing of families of children on the autism spectrum have been disproportionally impacted by multiple waves of lockdowns across Canada. In this panel with researchers Dr. Vivian Lee (Carleton University) and Jonathan Weiss (York University), as well […]
WEEKLY HEALTH & WELLNESS PROGRAM For Tamil Caregivers: Seniors, Families & Friends Join our weekly Health & Wellness Program for Tamil Caregivers via Zoom. Workshops are designed to address your holistic health needs while enabling you to increase control over and improve your health Workshops include: self-care practices (e.g. therapeutic drawing, gratitude activity), information on […]
Learn how you can provide meaningful and stimulating activities for your loved one at home! We'll be discussing Teepa Snow's 'Positive Approach to Care'; strategies to promote independence, product resources and more! (Virtual program)Friday May 20, 2022 @ 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Join Sandra Hong from the Alzheimer Society Grey Bruce to learn more about what dementia is, develop some strategies for communicating effectively with your loved one with a diagnosis of dementia and understand how to adapt to the changes in your loved ones brain.
The Champlain Dementia Network is pleased to present this online workshop, by Valerie Spironello, MSW, RSW (choosewellness.ca), for both staff and caregivers. Please share this opportunity with your networks - all are welcome. WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION The expectation that we can be immersed in suffering and loss daily and not be touched by it is as […]
WEEKLY HEALTH & WELLNESS PROGRAM For Tamil Caregivers: Seniors, Families & Friends Join our weekly Health & Wellness Program for Tamil Caregivers via Zoom. Workshops are designed to address your holistic health needs while enabling you to increase control over and improve your health Workshops include: self-care practices (e.g. therapeutic drawing, gratitude activity), information on […]
Learn effective coping strategies, stress management techniques,and navigating community resources in this free education series that meets you where ever you are in your caregiving journey. Virtual and in-person sessions are now available! Registration is required.Session 1: Caregiver Stress & Finding Self-Care StrategiesTuesday, May 10th | 6:00pm-7:30pm (Virtual)Thursday, May 12th | 10:30am-12:00pm (Turner Park Library, […]
The Champlain Dementia Network is pleased to present this online workshop, by Valerie Spironello, MSW, RSW (choosewellness.ca), for both staff and caregivers. Please share this opportunity with your networks - all are welcome. WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION The expectation that we can be immersed in suffering and loss daily and not be touched by it is as […]
WEEKLY HEALTH & WELLNESS PROGRAM For Tamil Caregivers: Seniors, Families & Friends Join our weekly Health & Wellness Program for Tamil Caregivers via Zoom. Workshops are designed to address your holistic health needs while enabling you to increase control over and improve your health Workshops include: self-care practices (e.g. therapeutic drawing, gratitude activity), information on […]
WEEKLY HEALTH & WELLNESS PROGRAM For Tamil Caregivers: Seniors, Families & Friends Join our weekly Health & Wellness Program for Tamil Caregivers via Zoom. Workshops are designed to address your holistic health needs while enabling you to increase control over and improve your health Workshops include: self-care practices (e.g. therapeutic drawing, gratitude activity), information on […]
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