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SUMMARY:COMPASS Facilitator Training (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our virtual COMPASS for the Caregiver Facilitator Training in three afternoon sessions. Please note you must be able to attend all three sessions: \n\nTuesday\, November 3\, 2020 – 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM\nWednesday\, November 4\, 2020 – 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM\nThursday\, November 5\, 2020 – 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM\n\nIntroducing the NEW 4 Module Curriculum! Whether you were previously a registered COMPASS facilitator with Caregivers Alberta or are interested in becoming a newly licensed facilitator to deliver the award winning COMPASS for the Caregiver program in your community\, we are offering an ONLINE training opportunity to prepare you in delivering the new curriculum and workshop modules. \nTraditionally\, COMPASS has been an in-person program delivered to registered participants. We are now introducing an online program option for participants and training facilitators how to deliver both models within their community based settings. \nWe’ll be reviewing: \n\nParticipant Curriculum Manual\nFacilitator’s Guide & Best Practices\nProgram Policies & Procedures\nNEW Registration Process (including participant fees)\nOptions for Agency Partners to reduce costs to participants\nFacilitator Compensation Requests\nMarketing and Promotion\nSupplemental Resources\n\n**Please note there are two prerequisites : \n\nDelivering this course as a licensed facilitator requires signing a facilitators agreement with Caregivers Alberta\, or be listed on an Agency Partnership Agreement\, renewable every 2 years.\nYou must have previously attended COMPASS for the Caregiver as a program participant (or be registered to do so) prior to teaching it as a facilitator.\n\nThis training session is offered via the online platform ZOOM Video Conferencing. It will be important that you can join via computer or tablet (not cell phone). It includes quite a bit of shared screen content\, and requires your ability to share a screen as well in part of the training process. \nTraining is delivered by an experienced facilitator\, and includes a facilitator manual\, participant workbook and supplemental resources. \nFor any questions or concerns please contact Johnna Lowther at: jlowther@caregivers.smwsites.com \nREGISTER
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SUMMARY:Wheatland FCSS: COMPASS for the Caregiver (4 Weeks | Online)
DESCRIPTION:Caregiving can be a stressful\, isolating\, and overwhelming experience. And due to the COVID-19 pandemic many caregivers are experiencing added levels of stress and anxiety. \nOur award-winning COMPASS for the Caregiver program helps caregivers balance their own well-being with the challenges of caregiving. This course is facilitated by someone who understands those challenges and is a licensed COMPASS Facilitator with the Wheatland FCSS. \nThis COMPASS for the Caregiver workshop is a multi-session\, consecutive course being held online. Before registering please ensure that you can virtually attend all weekly sessions listed below: \nTuesday\, November 3 (1:30 PM to 4:00 PM) \n\nModule 1: Being a Caregiver – Recognize your strengths\, needs\, and challenges as a caregiver and take pride in your role. You’ll examine emotions and feelings in this module and help put challenging thoughts into perspective.\n\nTuesday\, November 10 (1:30 PM to 4:00 PM) \n\nModule 2: Managing Stress – Learn how stress can lead to burnout and what you can do to prevent or recover from burnout. We’ll explore how to shift our mindset and seek balance in caregiving.\n\nTuesday\, November 17 (1:30 PM to 4:00 PM) \n\nModule 3: Balancing Relationships – Improve your communication skills to identify what you need\, ask for help\, and share the care. The hardest lesson as a caregiver is to regain your identity as a whole person by taking care of yourself first.\n\nTuesday\, November 24 (1:30 PM to 4:00 PM) \n\nModule 4: Navigating the System – Increase your confidence in accessing services\, reflect on your caregiving journey\, and plan for the future to avoid the stress associated with uncertainty.\n\nREGISTER\nThe COMPASS for the Caregiver workshop has a $300 value. Thanks to sponsorship from Caregivers Alberta and Wheatland FCSS this course is being offered for free to residents of Wheatland County and for $45.00 manual and registration fee to participants outside of Wheatland County. \nIf you are a resident of Wheatland County please contact Lynn Walker (403-934-5335) to receive a promo code to redeem your free registration. \nWe understand many caregivers live on limited incomes. Upon individual request to Caregivers Alberta\, participants can apply to our Compass Scholarship Fund and receive assistance with registration fees if needed. Please contact our office with questions.
URL:https://caregivers.smwsites.com/calendar-event/wheatland-fcss-compass-for-the-caregiver-4-weeks-online-2/
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SUMMARY:Caregiver Support Community (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Caregivers Alberta believes that caregivers need care too. \nThe Caregiver Support Community is a virtual peer support program that aims to empower caregivers well-being by providing a supportive group where you can connect with other caregivers\, have open conversations about the ups and downs of caregiving\, and learn about topics relevant to caregivers. \nThis group is lead by a trained facilitator who is there to help guide your caregiving journey by way of education and support. \nThis group is virtual\, please note that you will receive an online Zoom link to the group the day before the event. You will also receive a phone number if you prefer to connect by phone. \nREGISTER
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