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SUMMARY:Mindfulness Monday
DESCRIPTION:About this Event \nJoin our Monday mindfulness sessions to help caregivers de-stress and deal with the daily challenges. In this session\, you’ll learn breathing and other techniques to help you stay grounded in a chaotic world. Our host will help you start a meditation practice to maintain energy levels\, remain focused and calm\, and get more out of life. Mindfulness can be done at any time of day\, even if only for a few minutes. These sessions will give you the tools to begin and maintain this empowering practice in your life\, improving your wellness while learning about your own mind and body. \nMindfulness Monday features guided meditations with a different focus each session\, including: \n\nWhy we judge\nPossible natures of the self\nDiscovering truth\nHandling relationships\nLiving with the ego\n\nThis session\, held on Mondays from 9 to 9:40 a.m.\, includes practical\, easily understood lessons that can be taken as a series or experienced one at a time.
URL:https://caregivers.smwsites.com/calendar-event/mindfulness-monday-8/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Caregivers Alberta":MAILTO:programs@caregivers.smwsites.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210505T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210505T153000
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SUMMARY:COMPASS for the Caregiver (4 Weeks | Online)
DESCRIPTION:About this Event\nWednesday\, May 5th (1:00 PM to 3:30 PM) \nWednesday\, May 12th (1:00 PM to 3:30 PM) \nWednesday\, May 19th (1:00 PM to 3:30 PM) \nWednesday\, May 26th (1:00 PM to 3:30 PM) \nCaregiving 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 workshop is a multi-session\, consecutive course being held online. Before registering\, please ensure that you can virtually attend all 4 weekly sessions. \nThe COMPASS for the Caregiver workshop has a $300 value. Thanks to sponsorship from Caregivers Alberta this course is being offered for a $55.00 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/compass-for-the-caregiver-4-weeks-online-6/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210506T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210506T170000
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SUMMARY:COMPASS for the Caregiver (4 Weeks | Online | Calgary Foothills PCN)
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. \nThe award-winning COMPASS for the Caregiver program by Caregivers Alberta 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 Calgary Foothills Primary Care Network. \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. \nThursday\, May 6\, 2021 (3:00 PM to 5:00 PM) \n\nBeing a Caregiver: Caregiving 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.\n\nThursday\, May 13\, 2021 (3:00 PM to 5:00 PM) \n\nManaging Your 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\nThursday\, May 20\, 2021 (3:00 PM to 5:00 PM) \n\nBalancing 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\nThursday\, May 27\, 2021 (3:00 PM to 5:00 PM) \n\nNavigating the Journey: 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\nThis COMPASS for the Caregiver workshop is provided free of charge through sponsorship of course fees by the Calgary Foothills PCN.
URL:https://caregivers.smwsites.com/calendar-event/compass-for-the-caregiver-4-weeks-online-calgary-foothills-pcn-5/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Caregivers Alberta":MAILTO:programs@caregivers.smwsites.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210506T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210506T200000
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SUMMARY:Therapeutic Touch
DESCRIPTION:Speaker\nChery Ann Hoffmeyer Ph.D.\, RTTT\, QTTT\nPractitioner-Teacher Liaison\, TTNA\nchaiholistichealth@shaw.ca \nDetails\nDo you feel exhausted after a full day of caregiving? Would you like to find a way to have more energy and to be able to relax more? This presentation will introduce you to Therapeutic Touch®\, an energy healing practice that is simple and easy to learn.\nTherapeutic Touch® is a holistic\, evidence-based form of energy healing. It was developed by a nurse and an intuitive healer nearly 50 years ago. It involves balancing the human energy field through the hands to facilitate healing. It is used to promote relaxation and comfort\, help relieve pain and anxiety\, and support the healing process in acute and/or chronic illness. \n1.5 hour program | 30 min Q&A Discussion after
URL:https://caregivers.smwsites.com/calendar-event/therapeutic-touch/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210510T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210510T094000
DTSTAMP:20260417T214815
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness Monday
DESCRIPTION:About this Event \nJoin our Monday mindfulness sessions to help caregivers de-stress and deal with the daily challenges. In this session\, you’ll learn breathing and other techniques to help you stay grounded in a chaotic world. Our host will help you start a meditation practice to maintain energy levels\, remain focused and calm\, and get more out of life. Mindfulness can be done at any time of day\, even if only for a few minutes. These sessions will give you the tools to begin and maintain this empowering practice in your life\, improving your wellness while learning about your own mind and body. \nMindfulness Monday features guided meditations with a different focus each session\, including: \n\nWhy we judge\nPossible natures of the self\nDiscovering truth\nHandling relationships\nLiving with the ego\n\nThis session\, held on Mondays from 9 to 9:40 a.m.\, includes practical\, easily understood lessons that can be taken as a series or experienced one at a time.
URL:https://caregivers.smwsites.com/calendar-event/mindfulness-monday-10/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Caregivers Alberta":MAILTO:programs@caregivers.smwsites.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210517T090000
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness Monday
DESCRIPTION:About this Event \nJoin our Monday mindfulness sessions to help caregivers de-stress and deal with the daily challenges. In this session\, you’ll learn breathing and other techniques to help you stay grounded in a chaotic world. Our host will help you start a meditation practice to maintain energy levels\, remain focused and calm\, and get more out of life. Mindfulness can be done at any time of day\, even if only for a few minutes. These sessions will give you the tools to begin and maintain this empowering practice in your life\, improving your wellness while learning about your own mind and body. \nMindfulness Monday features guided meditations with a different focus each session\, including: \n\nWhy we judge\nPossible natures of the self\nDiscovering truth\nHandling relationships\nLiving with the ego\n\nThis session\, held on Mondays from 9 to 9:40 a.m.\, includes practical\, easily understood lessons that can be taken as a series or experienced one at a time.
URL:https://caregivers.smwsites.com/calendar-event/mindfulness-monday-11/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Caregivers Alberta":MAILTO:programs@caregivers.smwsites.com
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SUMMARY:AGM
DESCRIPTION:Annual General Meeting
URL:https://caregivers.smwsites.com/calendar-event/agm/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210520T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210520T170000
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SUMMARY:Paint Sessions – Save the date!
DESCRIPTION:More details and registration to come.  \nTed Widen has done a number of these sessions for us. We typically use a picture of what we will be painting for imagery in the Eventbrite post\, but we could use others for social media. \nTed provides a list of needed materials for the project\, walks everyone through the process\, provides tips\, and answers questions along the way. It’s great for learning a bit about painting\, and very relaxing.
URL:https://caregivers.smwsites.com/calendar-event/paint-sessions-save-the-date/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210524T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210524T094000
DTSTAMP:20260417T214815
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness Monday
DESCRIPTION:About this Event \nJoin our Monday mindfulness sessions to help caregivers de-stress and deal with the daily challenges. In this session\, you’ll learn breathing and other techniques to help you stay grounded in a chaotic world. Our host will help you start a meditation practice to maintain energy levels\, remain focused and calm\, and get more out of life. Mindfulness can be done at any time of day\, even if only for a few minutes. These sessions will give you the tools to begin and maintain this empowering practice in your life\, improving your wellness while learning about your own mind and body. \nMindfulness Monday features guided meditations with a different focus each session\, including: \n\nWhy we judge\nPossible natures of the self\nDiscovering truth\nHandling relationships\nLiving with the ego\n\nThis session\, held on Mondays from 9 to 9:40 a.m.\, includes practical\, easily understood lessons that can be taken as a series or experienced one at a time.
URL:https://caregivers.smwsites.com/calendar-event/mindfulness-monday-12/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Caregivers Alberta":MAILTO:programs@caregivers.smwsites.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210526T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210526T110000
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SUMMARY:Well Connected
DESCRIPTION:Caregivers Alberta has collaborated with ElderCare Edmonton to support family caregivers\, enrich lives and promote engagement. \nWell Connected offers recreation day programming in a virtual community-based setting. No matter your age or where you are in Canada\, you can stay connected by participating in activities\, education\, and friendly conversation. Both caregivers and care recipients are welcome to participate! Groups facilitated by ElderCare Edmonton therapeutic recreation specialists. \nThe Benefits \n\nEnjoy therapeutic recreation in an at-home setting\nRemain connected to community during a socially isolated climate\nEngage the body\, mind and spirit through a wide range of topics\nPromote activity and support independent well being\n\nHow does it work? \nPlease register through Eventbrite in order to receive a Zoom link to the program. You will be able to participate via phone\, tablet\, or computer. Groups last from 45 – 60 minutes and can incorporate up to 25 participants at a time. New to Zoom? Learn more here.
URL:https://caregivers.smwsites.com/calendar-event/well-connected-4/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210527T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210527T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T214815
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SUMMARY:Well Connected
DESCRIPTION:Caregivers Alberta has collaborated with ElderCare Edmonton to support family caregivers\, enrich lives and promote engagement. \nWell Connected offers recreation day programming in a virtual community-based setting. No matter your age or where you are in Canada\, you can stay connected by participating in activities\, education\, and friendly conversation. Both caregivers and care recipients are welcome to participate! Groups facilitated by ElderCare Edmonton therapeutic recreation specialists. \nThe Benefits \n\nEnjoy therapeutic recreation in an at-home setting\nRemain connected to community during a socially isolated climate\nEngage the body\, mind and spirit through a wide range of topics\nPromote activity and support independent well being\n\nHow does it work? \nPlease register through Eventbrite in order to receive a Zoom link to the program. You will be able to participate via phone\, tablet\, or computer. Groups last from 45 – 60 minutes and can incorporate up to 25 participants at a time. New to Zoom? Learn more here.
URL:https://caregivers.smwsites.com/calendar-event/well-connected-5/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210531T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210531T094000
DTSTAMP:20260417T214815
CREATED:20210601T044515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210601T044515Z
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness Monday
DESCRIPTION:About this Event \nJoin our Monday mindfulness sessions to help caregivers de-stress and deal with the daily challenges. In this session\, you’ll learn breathing and other techniques to help you stay grounded in a chaotic world. Our host will help you start a meditation practice to maintain energy levels\, remain focused and calm\, and get more out of life. Mindfulness can be done at any time of day\, even if only for a few minutes. These sessions will give you the tools to begin and maintain this empowering practice in your life\, improving your wellness while learning about your own mind and body. \nMindfulness Monday features guided meditations with a different focus each session\, including: \n\nWhy we judge\nPossible natures of the self\nDiscovering truth\nHandling relationships\nLiving with the ego\n\nThis session\, held on Mondays from 9 to 9:40 a.m.\, includes practical\, easily understood lessons that can be taken as a series or experienced one at a time.
URL:https://caregivers.smwsites.com/calendar-event/mindfulness-monday-7/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Caregivers Alberta":MAILTO:programs@caregivers.smwsites.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210531T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210531T110000
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CREATED:20210529T045651Z
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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 a Zoom link to the group. You will also receive a phone number if you prefer to connect by phone. \nREGISTER
URL:https://caregivers.smwsites.com/calendar-event/caregiver-support-community-online-126/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Caregivers Alberta":MAILTO:programs@caregivers.smwsites.com
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