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SUMMARY:Men's Den: Caregiver Support Community
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nA biweekly\, one-hour men’s caregiver support community \nAbout this event\nCaregiving is an emotional roller coaster. It takes strength\, bravery and…it takes its toll. \nWe’ve created a safe space for men who are caregiving\, where they can support one other as peers. The Men’s Den is a small\, group meet-up\, facilitated by men from Caregivers Alberta who can speak to their own caregiving roles. \nIt’s hard to ask for help. But it’s even harder to go it alone. Join the Men’s Den now. \nWednesdays\, 7 to 8 p.m.\, Biweekly\, March 9 to September 21
URL:https://caregivers.smwsites.com/calendar-event/mens-den-caregiver-support-community/2022-09-07/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Caregivers Alberta":MAILTO:programs@caregivers.smwsites.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220907T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220907T200000
DTSTAMP:20260410T124624
CREATED:20220902T230633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T162323Z
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SUMMARY:Men's Den: Caregiver Support Community
DESCRIPTION:A biweekly\, one-hour men’s caregiver support community (10 sessions) \n\n\nAbout this event \n\n\n\nCaregiving is an emotional roller coaster. It takes strength\, bravery and…it takes its toll. \nWe’ve created a safe space for men who are caregiving\, where they can support one other as peers. The Men’s Den is a small\, group meet-up\, facilitated by men from Caregivers Alberta who can speak to their own caregiving roles. \nIt’s hard to ask for help. But it’s even harder to go it alone. Join the Men’s Den now. \nWednesdays\, 7 to 8 p.m.\, Biweekly\, Sept. 7 to Jan. 11
URL:https://caregivers.smwsites.com/calendar-event/mens-den-caregiver-support-community-2/2022-09-07/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Caregivers Alberta":MAILTO:programs@caregivers.smwsites.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220908T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220908T163000
DTSTAMP:20260410T124624
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SUMMARY:Care Partner Fair (in person or online)
DESCRIPTION:The Innisfail Care Partner Fair is a venue that supports care partners by providing resources and key note speakers at one event. \n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\nCommunity Partners in Action – Innisfail and Wellspring Calgary have heard from care partners how difficult it is to take care of their psychological and emotional needs while providing care for their loved one. They also expressed that they did not know where to access resources to support their care giving journey. This fair will address some of those expressed needs. \nGuest speakers at the fair will be Phil Callaway\, known worldwide for his humorous look at life – especially the hard parts. He’s the best-selling author of 27 books on family\, comedy\, life and golf. \nJohnna Lowther\, Director of Programs and Services with Caregivers Alberta\, which  strives to empower caregivers and promote their well-being by providing resources\, mental health support and education for people caring for family members or friends. \nA video will be screened on the “Invisible Patient” that was first shown by Wellspring Calgary as part of its learning series. In the words of Jim Button\, “The caregiver is the invisible patient. Often they can only stand by your side and wonder where they can have an impact. In many cases\, the caregiver has a more complex and stressful journey than the actual patient.” Watch the video of Jim and his wife\, Tracey\, as she shares from a deep well of experience what it is to be the ‘invisible patient. \nAttend in person or join online.
URL:https://caregivers.smwsites.com/calendar-event/care-partner-fair-in-person-or-online/
LOCATION:Innisfail Library & Learning Center\, 5300A 55 St CI\, Innisfail\, AB\, T4G 1R6\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Caregivers Alberta":MAILTO:programs@caregivers.smwsites.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220909T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220909T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T124624
CREATED:20220729T161803Z
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SUMMARY:COMPASS for the Caregiver (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Running four Fridays\, 9:30 am to noon\, these interactive workshops provide Alberta’s caregivers with support\, resources and education. \n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\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. \nCOMPASS for the Caregiver is a multi-session\, interactive\, online workshop series. \nSession 1 “Being a Caregiver” | September 9\, 9:30 to 12:00 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” | September 16\, 9:30 to 12:00 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” | September 23\, 9:30 to 12:00 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” | September 30\, 9:30 to 12:00 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. \n\nRegister
URL:https://caregivers.smwsites.com/calendar-event/compass-for-the-caregiver-online-2/2022-09-09/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Caregivers Alberta":MAILTO:programs@caregivers.smwsites.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220914T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220914T193000
DTSTAMP:20260410T124624
CREATED:20220909T185118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T162324Z
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SUMMARY:Writers' Circle: Journaling for the Caregiver
DESCRIPTION:Fall writers’ circle; participants receive a journal prompt\, write\, then share their thoughts with one another \n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\nWriting 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.” \nAt each workshop\, 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-2/2022-09-14/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Caregivers Alberta":MAILTO:programs@caregivers.smwsites.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220915T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220915T200000
DTSTAMP:20260410T124624
CREATED:20220908T211930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T162324Z
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SUMMARY:Caregivers Book Club
DESCRIPTION:This autumn\, Caregivers Alberta invites you to join our virtual Caregivers Book Club! \nReading is not only a fantastic way to reduce stress\, enhance knowledge and engage one’s imagination…but the right book can help find perspective and comfort through the exploration of someone else’s experience. \nWe’ll kick off the book club by selecting our first book and getting to know one another.…then we’ll come together at the next scheduled meeting to share our experiences with the book and choose a new book. While the titles on our reading list will have caregiving themes\, there will be a mix of fiction\, first-person experience\, humour and even a suspenseful mystery. \n  \nSept. 15\, 2022 | 6:30 to 8 p.m. MT \nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82488696756?pwd=SnlOSU0rYm5IOFJZbXR6N0R4OEdKdz09 \nMeeting ID: 824 8869 6756 \nPasscode: 526160 \n  \nOct. 13\, 2022 | 6:30 to 8 p.m. MT \nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85932983884?pwd=djBCUTdZNmg1d1NMU1RHV0l4TVhiQT09 \nMeeting ID: 859 3298 3884 \nPasscode: 972538 \n  \nNov. 17\, 2022 | 6:30 to 8 p.m. MT \nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86010618059?pwd=MTdNZE1EM1k4UTZUTnlSeHREMmVVUT09 \nMeeting ID: 860 1061 8059 \nPasscode: 388953 \n  \nDec. 15\, 2022 | 6:30 to 8 p.m. MT \nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84199569755?pwd=c2crU3dVUzl3NHQySVVWOVRUTUpQUT09 \nMeeting ID: 841 9956 9755 \nPasscode: 663734
URL:https://caregivers.smwsites.com/calendar-event/caregivers-book-club/2022-09-15/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Caregivers Alberta":MAILTO:programs@caregivers.smwsites.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220916T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220916T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T124624
CREATED:20220729T161803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T162322Z
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SUMMARY:COMPASS for the Caregiver (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Running four Fridays\, 9:30 am to noon\, these interactive workshops provide Alberta’s caregivers with support\, resources and education. \n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\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. \nCOMPASS for the Caregiver is a multi-session\, interactive\, online workshop series. \nSession 1 “Being a Caregiver” | September 9\, 9:30 to 12:00 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” | September 16\, 9:30 to 12:00 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” | September 23\, 9:30 to 12:00 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” | September 30\, 9:30 to 12:00 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. \n\nRegister
URL:https://caregivers.smwsites.com/calendar-event/compass-for-the-caregiver-online-2/2022-09-16/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Caregivers Alberta":MAILTO:programs@caregivers.smwsites.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220919T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220919T110000
DTSTAMP:20260410T124624
CREATED:20221019T204212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T162325Z
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SUMMARY:Caregiver Support Community
DESCRIPTION:The Caregiver Support Community is a virtual 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 through education and support. \nThis program occurs on Monday mornings from 10 to 11 a.m. You must register to receive the Zoom link or phone number to join the group. \nNote: Registration is ongoing\, and new participants can join at any time. \nFALL SESSION DATES \nSept. 19\, 2022 – 10 a.m. \n Sept. 26\, 2022 – 10 a.m. \n Oct. 3\, 2022 – 10 a.m. \nNo program Oct. 10 (Thanksgiving) \nOct. 17\, 2022 – 10 a.m. \nOct. 24\, 2022 – 10 a.m. \nOct. 31\, 2022 -10 a.m. \n Nov. 7\, 2022 -10 a.m. \nNov. 14\, 2022 -10 a.m. \nNov. 21\, 2022 -10 a.m. \nNov. 28\, 2022 -10 a.m. \nDec. 5\, 2022 -10 a.m. \nDec. 12\, 2022 -10 a.m.
URL:https://caregivers.smwsites.com/calendar-event/caregiver-support-community-14/2022-09-19/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Caregivers Alberta":MAILTO:programs@caregivers.smwsites.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220921T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220921T200000
DTSTAMP:20260410T124624
CREATED:20220215T212859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220705T033030Z
UID:10000565-1663786800-1663790400@caregivers.smwsites.com
SUMMARY:Men's Den: Caregiver Support Community
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nA biweekly\, one-hour men’s caregiver support community \nAbout this event\nCaregiving is an emotional roller coaster. It takes strength\, bravery and…it takes its toll. \nWe’ve created a safe space for men who are caregiving\, where they can support one other as peers. The Men’s Den is a small\, group meet-up\, facilitated by men from Caregivers Alberta who can speak to their own caregiving roles. \nIt’s hard to ask for help. But it’s even harder to go it alone. Join the Men’s Den now. \nWednesdays\, 7 to 8 p.m.\, Biweekly\, March 9 to September 21
URL:https://caregivers.smwsites.com/calendar-event/mens-den-caregiver-support-community/2022-09-21/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Caregivers Alberta":MAILTO:programs@caregivers.smwsites.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220921T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220921T200000
DTSTAMP:20260410T124624
CREATED:20220902T230633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T162323Z
UID:10000624-1663786800-1663790400@caregivers.smwsites.com
SUMMARY:Men's Den: Caregiver Support Community
DESCRIPTION:A biweekly\, one-hour men’s caregiver support community (10 sessions) \n\n\nAbout this event \n\n\n\nCaregiving is an emotional roller coaster. It takes strength\, bravery and…it takes its toll. \nWe’ve created a safe space for men who are caregiving\, where they can support one other as peers. The Men’s Den is a small\, group meet-up\, facilitated by men from Caregivers Alberta who can speak to their own caregiving roles. \nIt’s hard to ask for help. But it’s even harder to go it alone. Join the Men’s Den now. \nWednesdays\, 7 to 8 p.m.\, Biweekly\, Sept. 7 to Jan. 11
URL:https://caregivers.smwsites.com/calendar-event/mens-den-caregiver-support-community-2/2022-09-21/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Caregivers Alberta":MAILTO:programs@caregivers.smwsites.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220923T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220923T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T124624
CREATED:20220729T161803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T162322Z
UID:10000636-1663925400-1663934400@caregivers.smwsites.com
SUMMARY:COMPASS for the Caregiver (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Running four Fridays\, 9:30 am to noon\, these interactive workshops provide Alberta’s caregivers with support\, resources and education. \n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\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. \nCOMPASS for the Caregiver is a multi-session\, interactive\, online workshop series. \nSession 1 “Being a Caregiver” | September 9\, 9:30 to 12:00 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” | September 16\, 9:30 to 12:00 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” | September 23\, 9:30 to 12:00 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” | September 30\, 9:30 to 12:00 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. \n\nRegister
URL:https://caregivers.smwsites.com/calendar-event/compass-for-the-caregiver-online-2/2022-09-23/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Caregivers Alberta":MAILTO:programs@caregivers.smwsites.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220926T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220926T110000
DTSTAMP:20260410T124624
CREATED:20221019T204212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T162325Z
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SUMMARY:Caregiver Support Community
DESCRIPTION:The Caregiver Support Community is a virtual 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 through education and support. \nThis program occurs on Monday mornings from 10 to 11 a.m. You must register to receive the Zoom link or phone number to join the group. \nNote: Registration is ongoing\, and new participants can join at any time. \nFALL SESSION DATES \nSept. 19\, 2022 – 10 a.m. \n Sept. 26\, 2022 – 10 a.m. \n Oct. 3\, 2022 – 10 a.m. \nNo program Oct. 10 (Thanksgiving) \nOct. 17\, 2022 – 10 a.m. \nOct. 24\, 2022 – 10 a.m. \nOct. 31\, 2022 -10 a.m. \n Nov. 7\, 2022 -10 a.m. \nNov. 14\, 2022 -10 a.m. \nNov. 21\, 2022 -10 a.m. \nNov. 28\, 2022 -10 a.m. \nDec. 5\, 2022 -10 a.m. \nDec. 12\, 2022 -10 a.m.
URL:https://caregivers.smwsites.com/calendar-event/caregiver-support-community-14/2022-09-26/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Caregivers Alberta":MAILTO:programs@caregivers.smwsites.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220928T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220928T110000
DTSTAMP:20260410T124624
CREATED:20221019T204504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T162327Z
UID:10000658-1664359200-1664362800@caregivers.smwsites.com
SUMMARY:Caregiver Support Community
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nThe Caregiver Support Community is a virtual 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 through education and support. \nThis program occurs on Wednesday mornings from 10 to 11 a.m. You must register to receive the Zoom link or phone number to join the group. \nNote: Registration is ongoing. New participants can join the series at any time. \nFALL SESSION DATES \n\n Sept. 28\, 2022 – 10 a.m.\n Oct. 5\, 2022 -10 a.m.\n Oct. 12\, 2022 -10 a.m.\n Oct. 19\, 2022 – 10 a.m.\n Oct. 26\, 2022 – 10 a.m.\n Nov. 2\, 2022 – 10 a.m.\n Nov. 9\, 2022 – 10 a.m.\n Nov. 16\, 2022 – 10 a.m.\n Nov. 23\, 2022 – 10 a.m.\n Nov. 30\, 2022 – 10 a.m.\n Dec. 7\, 2022 – 10 a.m.\n Dec. 14\, 2022 – 10 a.m.
URL:https://caregivers.smwsites.com/calendar-event/caregiver-support-community-15/2022-09-28/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Caregivers Alberta":MAILTO:programs@caregivers.smwsites.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220928T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220928T193000
DTSTAMP:20260410T124624
CREATED:20220909T185118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T162324Z
UID:10000608-1664389800-1664393400@caregivers.smwsites.com
SUMMARY:Writers' Circle: Journaling for the Caregiver
DESCRIPTION:Fall writers’ circle; participants receive a journal prompt\, write\, then share their thoughts with one another \n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\nWriting 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.” \nAt each workshop\, 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-2/2022-09-28/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Caregivers Alberta":MAILTO:programs@caregivers.smwsites.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220930T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220930T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T124624
CREATED:20220729T161803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T162322Z
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SUMMARY:COMPASS for the Caregiver (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Running four Fridays\, 9:30 am to noon\, these interactive workshops provide Alberta’s caregivers with support\, resources and education. \n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\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. \nCOMPASS for the Caregiver is a multi-session\, interactive\, online workshop series. \nSession 1 “Being a Caregiver” | September 9\, 9:30 to 12:00 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” | September 16\, 9:30 to 12:00 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” | September 23\, 9:30 to 12:00 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” | September 30\, 9:30 to 12:00 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. \n\nRegister
URL:https://caregivers.smwsites.com/calendar-event/compass-for-the-caregiver-online-2/2022-09-30/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Caregivers Alberta":MAILTO:programs@caregivers.smwsites.com
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