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 […]
Join Family Councils Ontario on June 6th, 7th, and 8th 2023 for our annual conference. This year our theme is It Starts With Us, a reminder and recognition that change starts with each and every one of us and that Family Councils have the capacity to impact major changes in their homes. Our conference will feature three […]
When you become a caregiver, quite often some huge emotions come along for the ride. Emotions such as Grief & Guilt. Join Amy Friesen, Founder of Tea & Toast, Best-Selling Author, Speaker and Educator and Margaret Dennis, Founder of Evolv Coaching as they explore these big emotions. Why do these emotions happen & how to […]
Palliative. End-of-Life. These are scary words, but with knowledge comes power. At some point in our lives, we will all be faced with these words, and many of us will be in a position of caring for someone in these situations. It’s hard. But when we understand what’s happening, and what to expect, we can […]
Caring for a family member or friend with a chronic condition can be physically, emotionally, and financially draining. This self-care educational program for family caregivers builds the skills caregivers need to take better care of themselves as they provide care for others. Caregiver participants learn to minimize the potentially negative impacts of caregiving in a […]
While there are many benefits to caring for a loved one with bladder cancer, the majority of caregivers report feeling stressed or burnt out. During this workshop, caregivers will learn strategies to identify these feelings and resources to help support them in their role. A Q&A will follow the presentation.
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 […]
Being a caregiver can come with some BIG feelings. It’s important you take care of yourself, so you can take care of others. Join us for a workshop designed just for caregivers. The workshop will be facilitated by Marcia Buhler, a Registered Psychologist. She will address the importance of self-care and strategies to identify compassion […]
Powerful Tools for Caregivers In the six weekly classes, caregivers develop a wealth of self-care tools to: reduce personal stress; change negative self-talk; communicate their needs to family members and healthcare or service providers; communicate effectively in challenging situations recognize the messages in their emotions, deal with difficult feelings; and make tough caregiving decisions. Class […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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