caregivers and family

This is a two part webinar with Dr. Turkington and Helen Spencer. Learn about the recovery journey.  Identify the different types of schizophrenia/psychosis.

Learn basic mental health strategies for you and your loved one to cope with lockdown.  

Any question please contact me at:  linda@zlepnigcbt.ca or call 613-880-7406

Saturday Oct 2nd and Sunday October 3rd from 9AM to 12PM EST

This program from Strong Minds Strong Kids, Psychology Canada provides a comprehensive introduction to key aspects of early childhood and brain development, as well as the crucial role caregivers and educators play in helping children learn effective stress-management strategies. This program contains practice and curriculum-based strategies to help young children learn how to manage stress.

• 1.5 hour recording on the fundamentals of stress management

Over half a million people under the age of 25 in Ontario are providing care for family members or friends with a physical or mental health challenge while balancing the demands of school, work, and life. This webinar aims to raise awareness about the hidden population of young caregivers within their own families and among others they interact with day to day such as teachers, youth workers, healthcare workers, workplace supervisors, etc.

In this two-part webinar World renowned Psychiatrist Dr. Turkington and Helen Spencer from the UK will walk you through and demonstrate techniques.  For further details the poster is attached and check out my website : ZlepnigCBT.ca

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

Early bird pricing ends August 2nd.

OASW Summer Seminar Series

Week 3: Collaborative Action, & Championing Change

Throughout June, 2021, participants can attend engaging virtual seminars daily from 12:00pm-1:00pm EST led by exceptional practitioners, leaders and researchers on a variety of relevant topics to enhance your social work practice.

Monday, June 21 | Utamika Cummings MSW, RSW
"From Trauma to Transformation: Using Stories to Support Black Youth"

Over half a million young people in Ontario are providing care for family members or friends with a physical or mental health challenge while balancing the demands of school, work, and life.

What challenges do these young caregivers experience and what opportunities exist for support and adult allyship?

How can we better recognize the caregiving by young people and the critical role they play in their families?

How can we better include young caregivers in discussions about caregiving?

We are Excited to Announce our Virtual Learning Centre and Resource Hub!

The Ontario Caregiver Organization (OCO) is proud to launch a new website to help young caregivers aged 15-25. The new website www.youngcaregiversconnect.ca was  designed in collaboration with, and for, young caregivers and offers information and resources that address their unique needs.

The Excellence through Quality Improvement Project (E-QIP) is hosting an amazing free virtual conference, QI Innovations: Understand-Pivot-Change, set for Tuesday, April 13.   I am going to attempt to do the keynote. LOL.

Keynote Presentation: Listen. REALLY Listen. (The Cornerstone of QI).

Hi All:

"Living Life to the Full" is an eight-week course that provides skills and knowledge to help you cope with life’s challenges.

Join a group of 10-15 caregivers and use the principles of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to learn more about mental well-being and how to make small changes to feel happier, less stressed and more in control.

To register (for free), email info@autismhomebase.com.

Ontario Psychiatric Association

When it comes to giving up unhealthy food, it's easier said than done. However, it is possible and for 2021, let's get our resolutions to stick! Know the science behind curbing your cravings and learn to make three new healthy desserts to satisfy your sweet tooth.

This workshop, which involves nutrition and psychoeducation as well as cooking demos, is primarily for unpaid/ informal / family caregivers but everyone is welcome.