caregivers and family

Are you a caregiver providing support to someone living with schizophrenia or a psychosis-related illness? Join us for our on line four-session family education group.

Our program covers the challenges that caregivers can face while supporting someone living with schizophrenia or psychosis, handling stress and anxiety, practical strategies around communication and coping with everyday living, including: scheduling daily activities, motivation, wellness and crisis planning and caregiver well-being. This program is intended specifically for caregivers.

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.

For more information and to register, visit: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/su...tickets-349830782287

Presented by Amy Stephenson Caregiver Wellness Coordinator

Did you know that 1 in 4 Canadians are acting as caregivers? Each caregiving journey is unique and while this experience can feel isolating support is available. Join this session to learn about the caregiving journey and how to support yourself or another. This is a great session for those early in their caregiving journey.

Presented by Felicia Hart and Shrid Dhungel of the Ontario Caregiver Organization

The world has gone digital and with it, there are tools and strategies to support the caregiving journey. Attendees will learn about different apps and websites that can support care. As well as lower-tech options that can help. We will include interactive demonstrations and time for questions.

April 20, 2022

This session is great for those who are early in their caregiving journey or who have not yet started. It will introduce important topics relevant to the caregiving journey like personal wellbeing, building a circle of care and the emotional impact of caregiving.

To learn more read the Eventbrite posting or contact Amy at astephenson@schcontario.ca

How can we prioritize meaningful and trauma-informed family engagement when supporting youth? How can we ensure that parents/caregivers feel valued as part of the care team – and that their voices are centered alongside the voices of young people?

Are you a caregiver providing support to someone living with schizophrenia or a psychosis-related illness? Join us for our online four-session family education group.

Our program covers the challenges that families face while supporting a family member living with schizophrenia or psychosis, handling stress and anxiety, practical strategies around communication and coping with daily living, including: scheduling daily activities, motivation, wellness and crisis planning and caregiver well-being. This program is intended specifically for caregivers.

The SCALE Program returns on February 8th, 2022!

The SCALE Program (Supporting Caregiver Awareness, Learning and Empowerment) aims to empower caregivers with practical information and skills to focus on their own mental health and well-being needs by offering:

The Centre for Innovation in Peer Support (embedded in Support House) broke new ground in 2021 with the introduction of several new programs and opportunities for both our community and provincial partners.

WEBINAR DESCRIPTION

WEBINAR DESCRIPTION
Nobody is to blame for an eating disorder. Although you may be trying to help, it may seem like you are constantly fighting an uphill battle. Eating disorders (EDs) are extremely complicated and impact not only the person with the ED but also family members in ways that are hard to imagine. As caregivers, our ability to look after ourselves is tested every day.

WEBINAR DESCRIPTION
Dementia is a general term referring to a variety of brain disorders. By understanding the reasons for the changes in behaviour of a person living with dementia, caregivers can improve their skills to support and help the person to live well with dementia. The 8 A’s of dementia give us clues to understand the meaning behind the behaviours and the brain changes that contribute to them.

Caring for a young person who has a mental illness can be difficult and confusing. The Family Connections program was created to help family members of people with borderline personality disorder live better lives. It provides them with information and research on mental health and family functioning, coping skills, family skills and social support. Until now, there has been no research on the effects of this program on family members of people with other types of mental health challenges.

Thursday, December 2, 2021 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST

Please join us on Thursday, November 18th, 2021 from 2pm - 3pm ET for the Understanding Opioids and Other Medications in Later Life Workshop. This free workshop is for older adults (65+) and their caregivers. To access the workshop, please register at: https://hopeandme.as.me/opioids

Many caregivers say they feel alone and isolated. While family members and friends often ask how the care recipient is doing, they don’t always think to ask how the caregiver is doing. Caregivers have told us this simple gesture of kindness, like calling them to ask how they’re doing, can make such a big difference in their day.