Presented by SickKids CCMH Learning Institute
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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.
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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
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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.
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Please join us on Thursday October 26 2023 from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM for the Understanding Dementia in Later Life Workshop. This free workshop is for older adults (65+) and their caregivers where we will discuss:
-What is dementia?
-What does dementia look like?
-How can you stay well and get the support you need.
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:
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The Ontario Caregiver Organization (OCO) exists to improve the lives of caregivers across Ontario. At OCO, we offer a variety of free programs and services to support many different types of caregiving needs. Caregivers often ask:
• What type of caregiving support is available?
• What programs have caregivers found most useful for their caregiving journey?
Join us as we chat with caregivers who share their experiences with OCO programs such as:
• Education supports such as OCO webinars, eLearning, and 90second Caregiver
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Announcing! Opening Keynote Speaker: Jay Pitter Place as a social prescription Jay Pitter is a dynamic urban placemaker, acclaimed author, and visionary advocate known for her transformative work in shaping equitable cities. With an award-winning practice located at the nexus of urban planning and social justice, and academic leadership focused on the same, Pitter often emphasizes the pivotal role of equitable spaces and places in fostering community wellbeing. |
There are 4 million caregivers across Ontario offering physical or emotional support to a family member, partner, friend, or neighbour. Caregivers provide an estimated 75% of the care in our health care system. Yet 63% feel they have hit their breaking point. Francophone caregivers in Northern Ontario face unique challenges in supporting the person they care for and accessing support for their own well-being.
In this new episode of the Mental Health on Campus podcast, our guests Fiona Lacey (Program Lead for Peer Support and Young Caregivers at the Ontario Caregiver Organization (OCO)) and Victoria MacMillan (a recent Toronto Metropolitan University graduate and OCO placement student) will discuss young caregivers in post-secondary.
Êtes-vous une personne aidante naturelle qui prenez soin
d’une personne âgée de 65 ans et plus? Souhaitez-vous en
apprendre davantage sur les crédits d’impôt et comment en
faire la demande? Dans ce webinaire, L’Agence du revenu
du Canada (ARC) retournera pour parler des crédits d’impôt
pour les personnes handicapées, et les personnes aidantes
naturelles qui prennent soin d’adultes âgés de 65 ans et plus.
Joignez-vous à nous pour en savoir plus sur le crédit d’impôt
pour personne handicapée.
• Aperçu du crédit
• Admissibilité et comment demander le crédit
Are you a family caregiver supporting someone 65 and over? Do you want to learn more about tax credits and how you can apply? In this webinar,
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) returns to discuss tax credits for persons with disabilities, and caregivers of adults 65+. Join the Ontario Caregiver Organization to learn about:
Disability Tax Credit
• Overview of the credit
• Eligibility and how to apply
CRA will also share useful information on Medical expenses, Canada caregiver credit, Home Accessibility Tax Credit, Ontario Seniors’ Home Safety Tax Credit,
L’Agence du revenu du Canada (ARC), en collaboration
avec Emploi et Développement social Canada (EDSC),
présente un webinaire pour les personnes handicapées et
les personnes aidantes naturelles prenant soin d’enfants
de tous âges.
Joignez-vous à nous pour en savoir plus sur le crédit
d’impôt pour personnes handicapées.
• Aperçu du crédit
• Admissibilité et comment demander le crédit
Nous parlerons également des autres avantages fiscaux,
y compris la prestation pour enfants handicapés, le crédit
canadien pour personnes aidantes naturelles, les frais
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) along with Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) is presenting a webinar for persons with disabilities, and caregivers of children of all ages. Join the Ontario Caregiver Organization to learn more about:
Disability Tax Credit
• Overview of the credit
• Eligibility and how to apply
We will also discuss other tax benefits including Child Disability Benefit, Canada Caregiver credit, Medical expenses, Home Accessibility Tax Credit, Registered
Disability Savings Plan (RDSP), and Canada Disability Savings Grant/Bond
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.
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