Free Event for Patients and Families // Supporting a loved one with schizophrenia: Cognitive Adaptation Training for families
Event date: -
Event type: Single day (a day or less)
About the event:
Cognitive Adaptation Training (CAT) is a practical, evidence-based approach for families and caregivers of adults living with schizophrenia. In this interactive workshop you will gain strategies and tools to help your loved one build independence in taking care of themselves, their spaces, and participating in their communities.
Erin AuCoin (she/her) is a Registered Occupational Therapist working in the Cognitive Adaptation Training (CAT) service at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. In her 5 years as an OT, Erin’s work has focused on empowering individuals experiencing complex mental health issues to lead more independent and rewarding lives by enabling engagement with their daily activities and communities. Erin currently supports individuals in both inpatient and outpatient settings to work toward their recovery goals and building independence through CAT, and facilitates various education sessions to support its implementation throughout the hospital.
Registration for this event: Supporting a loved one with schizophrenia: CAT for families Tickets, Tue, 29 Nov 2022 at 6:30 PM | Eventbrite
About the organizers:
This web event is hosted by the RBC Patient and Family Learning Space at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health.
The RBC Patient and Family Learning Space (PFLS) is an interactive hub for patients, families and the community to access reliable information about mental health, substance use and recovery. We offer our services in-person and virtually, and our resources are available in print, web and app format. Through the PFLS you can attend interactive workshops and webinars, and discover a variety of community-based services that might help you in your recovery.
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