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SUMMARY:COMPASS for the Caregiver (Medicine Hat\, June 8 to 29)
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\, and is facilitated by someone who understands those challenges. \nThis COMPASS for the Caregiver is a four-session\, interactive\, in-person workshop series. \nSession 1 “Being a Caregiver” | June 8\,  6 to 8:30 p.m. \nCaregiving can be stressful\, isolating\, and have a negative impact on your physical and mental health. Understand your role as a caregiver and assess your strengths\, challenges and overall sense of self. \nSession 2 “Managing Your Stress” | June 15\, 6 to 8:30 p.m. \nLearn 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. \nSession 3 “Balancing Relationships” | June 22\, 6 to 8:30 p.m. \nImprove 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. \nSession 4 “Navigating the System” | June 29\, 6 to 8:30 p.m. \nIncrease your confidence in accessing services\, reflect on your caregiving journey\, and plan for the future to avoid the stress associated with uncertainty. \n  \nThe COMPASS for the Caregiver workshop has a $300 value. Thanks to sponsorship from Caregivers Alberta\, this course is being offered for a $55 manual and registration fee. We 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 programs@caregivers.smwsites.com to learn more or to apply.
URL:https://caregivers.smwsites.com/calendar-event/5324/2022-06-22/
LOCATION:Medicine Hat & District Chamber of Commerce\, 413 6 Ave SE\, Medicine Hat\, Alberta\, T1A 5N9\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Bridges Family Programs":MAILTO:sstevenson@memlane.com
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SUMMARY:Writers' Circle: Journaling for the Caregiver
DESCRIPTION:Writing is a wonderful way for caregivers to reduce stress and increase coping skills. Through writing your own narrative\, you can record and review your personal experiences. In general\, this allows people to look for thinking patterns\, problem-solve and see things from a new perspective. Journaling helps us gain a greater understanding of our experiences and reclaim our “self.” \nEach week\, we will gather\, share a journaling prompt\, take some personal journaling time\, then re-group to share with one another.
URL:https://caregivers.smwsites.com/calendar-event/writers-circle-journaling-for-the-caregiver/2022-06-22/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Caregivers Alberta":MAILTO:programs@caregivers.smwsites.com
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