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Nurturing Mental Health and Wellness for Caregivers: Supporting Caregiver Awareness, Learning and Empowerment (SCALE) Program

October 21 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Our newly designed SCALE program is being launched this Fall. Register now to get new content and resources!
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) that acknowledge and unpack difficult caregiving emotions. You may register for all or individual webinars to suit your needs.
• Weekly Workbooks that offer strategies, activities, and resources to help you cope with the emotional aspects of caregiving.
• Free and confidential online group and/or individual counselling (OPTIONAL). *Space is limited. Registration is based on a first-come, first-served basis. You will need to watch the live or recorded webinars to receive the maximum benefit from group or individual counselling.
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Week 1: Thursday, October 9th
“I feel burned out”: Resetting within your Caregiving Journey
Week 2: Thursday, October 16th
“I feel like I am not doing enough”: Challenging Feelings of Guilt and Failure
Week 3: Tuesday, October 21st
“I feel overwhelmed”: Managing Caregiving Stress through the Power of Noticing
Week 4: Tuesday, October 28th
“I don’t know how to change things”: Navigating Grief and Helplessness in Caregiving Relationships
Week 5: Tuesday, November 4th
“I feel angry and resentful”: Navigating Difficult Emotions within Caregiving Relationships
Week 6: Tuesday, November 11th
“Who am I aside from a caregiver?”: Rediscovering Yourself by Embracing Self-Compassion
Week 7: Tuesday, November 18th
“I feel like nobody appreciates me”: Setting Boundaries within the Caregiver Relationship
Week 8: Tuesday, November 25th
“I feel alone”: Creating Meaningful Connections
Week 9: Tuesday, December 2nd
NEW – “I still have so many questions”: Q&A with Michal Goldstein

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