caregivers and family

The Mental Illness Caregivers Association https://www.micaontario.com/ planning discussion document is aimed to develop more effective approaches that both strengthen and maintain continuity of care and address future needs.  It is drawn from the perspective of family caregivers.  It resonates and benchmarks with ---the key components of the Recovery Model and the current Ministry of Health standards of community care provided by: Intensive Ca

The Centre for Innovation and Research in Aging (CIRA) is looking for research participants for their most recent research project, titled: Passive Aware for At-Home Informal Dementia Care. This project is funded by the Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation. The goal of this project is to reduce feelings of stress and burden for caregivers and to enable individuals experiencing memory loss or dementia to more safely and comfortably live in their home and community.

We are seeking participants who meet the following criteria:

Le programme ANCRÉ a pour but de vous outiller sur l’aidance naturelle, votre propre santé mentale et votre bien-être. Vous recevrez des stratégies, des outils et des ressources pour mieux gérer les émotions qui accompagnent l’aidance naturelle.
Notre programme comporte :
• 2 sessions de 4 semaines de webinaires préenregistrés sur des sujets variés touchant la santé mentale;
• Séances gratuites d’accompagnement de groupe en ligne et /ou de counselling individuel. Nous respectons la confidentialité. Les places sont limitées, faites vite!

The SCALE Program aims to empower caregivers with practical information and skills to focus on their mental health and well-being needs by offering:
• Weekly psychoeducational webinars (LIVE or RECORDED) are divided into two 4-week sessions (see below for Session 1 and Session 2 topics). You may register for all of Session 1, Session 2, or individual webinars to suit your needs.
• Strategies, tools, and resources to better cope with difficult caregiving emotions.

Being a caregiver is a challenging journey, and for those living in rural communities, the path can be even more demanding. Accessing essential support and resources when living far from healthcare can be time-consuming,
especially during a crisis. Join our informative webinar and hear from Cierra Garrow, a young caregiver with firsthand experience and knowledge of rural caregiving.

Relationships with healthcare providers are an important part of the caregiving role. It gives us a sense of belonging and strengthens our interactions affecting positive change. But it is often difficult to connect with people when we do not
understand their culture or background.
Cultural competency is knowledge and behaviour that enable caregivers and healthcare providers to interact respectfully in a manner that is mindful, open, and sensitive to differences we may not be familiar with.

Supporting a person with an eating disorder can be very stressful for family caregivers as they navigate the health care system to find effective treatment for their care recipient.
This webinar provides caregivers with information, resources, and tools to help them support people with eating disorders receive high-quality care. Two
caregivers will also share their lived experiences. Join the webinar and learn how to:
• Utilize the Eating Disorders Quality Standard, patient guide and caregiver guide to empower caregivers to access high-quality care

Transforming self-blame for survivors of suicide loss

Presented by SickKids CCMH Learning Institute

Join us for two virtual workshops where we explore how caregivers can support their family members who are experiencing delusional thinking. These online, 2-hour interactive sessions will help caregivers gain a deeper understanding into what delusions are, why they are so powerful, and how caregivers can use a CBTp informed approach to help their family member cope more effectively with delusions.

Join us for two virtual workshops where we explore how caregivers can support their family members who are hearing voices due to psychosis. These online, 2-hour interactive sessions will help caregivers gain a deeper understanding into the context of hearing voices others can’t, contributing factors that help or harm a voice hearer’s experience of their voices, and how to use a CBT-p informed approach to communicate and support someone in their voice hearing.

Strong Minds Strong Kids, Psychology Canada presents, Secure Attachments Start Here: Make the Connection Parenting Program virtual webinar.

The demands of caregiving can leave you feeling stressed,
burned out, and low on energy. One way to boost your health
is through nutritious meals. Good nutrition is essential for
caregivers, as it helps regulate your health, energy, and mood.
But with rising food costs and food insecurity, caregivers
may find it challenging to maintain a regular nutritious plan.
Join our webinar and hear from Nishta Saxena, a registered
dietitian and nutritionist, on how you can:
• Create quick nutritious meals and snacks for yourself
while on a budget

Motivational Interviewing is an evidence-based counselling approach that seeks to enhance an individual's motivation for behavioural change. In terms of vaccine hesitancy, it seeks to understand an individual's perspective on vaccination and reasons for hesitancy. Motivational Interviewing is participant-centered, goal-oriented, and collaborative.

Join this workshop to learn about key motivational interviewing skills and strategies that will help you navigate conversations about the COVID-19 vaccine with PWUD.