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

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    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 - […]

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

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    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 […]

  • Relationships and Substance Use Disorder by The Royal – Family Information and Support Group

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    Presenter Chris Curry Registered Psychotherapist Overview Addiction can also affect the family, friends, colleagues and partners of the person who is struggling. While we may not be able to convince our loved ones to change, there are steps we can take to improve our own emotional well-being. Please join Chris for a discussion on the […]

  • Person-Centered Care Starts with You by Champlain Region Family Council Network

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    Topic: Person-Centered Care Starts with You Guest Speaker: Sarah Calvin, Regional Lead, Eastern Ontario and Francophone Communities, Ontario Caregiver Organization. Cost: Free Who should attend? The Zoom session is open to: - Family Councils Chairs and Members - all family members of loved ones in LTC homes including those homes that do not have a […]

  • OCO Webinar: Caregiving During the Holidays: Expectation vs Reality, and Self-Care

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    The holiday season is packed with messages that no matter what, life is good! However, this ideal is often not the reality, especially for those who are in the sacred role of being a caregiver. This webinar will look at all the direct and hidden messages of how we should be feeling around the holidays […]

  • Palliative Care Education Day by Perth & Smiths Falls District Hospital

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    Location: at Merriwood Camp + virtual option *Proof of Vaccination required for in person event Session Topics: The Paramedic Wellness & Palliative Symptom Management Program Caregiver issues and caregiver training program Advance care planning during a pandemic Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) - Legislative Update and A Personal Story Grief Literacy To Register please contact […]

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

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    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 […]

  • Coping with the Holidays – a survival guide for caregivers of someone living with psychosis by Institute for Advancements in Mental Health

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    Are you a caregiver of someone living with psychosis? IAM invites you to join us to learn more about supporting our family members over the holiday season. The session will cover the following topics: Exploring holiday blues: How the holidays can affect mental health Developing strategies to support the wellbeing of family members Tips on […]

  • Supporting Kin, Adoptive Parents and Caregivers: Challenges and Support

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    A webinar on the challenges and supports for kin, adoptive parents and caregivers. About this event In this webinar, adoptive and kinship parents and other caregivers caring for children who may be at higher risk for mental health challenges will learn about issues they may face and how to get the support they need along […]

  • Updates on the Treatment of Agitation in Dementia by Alzheimer Society of Toronto

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    Presented by Dr. Sanjeev Kumar, this webinar provides an overview of agitation in dementia and its treatment, and discusses a study (called tTED) that aims to better understand and treat agitation in patients with Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Agitation affects many patients with dementia related to AD, and the medications used to treat these symptoms can […]

  • The Role of a Substitute Decision Maker by The Royal Family Information and Support Group

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    Presenter: Elizabeth Hughes Patient Advocate, Ministry of Health Overview: A discussion on the role and responsibilities of Substitute Decision Makers. Date and Time: Tuesday, November 16, 2021 6 to 7:30 PM via zoom Cost: These sessions are free, and open to the public however registration is required. Registration: Limited space is available. To register, please […]