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SUMMARY:COMPASS for the Caregiver
DESCRIPTION:Running four Fridays\, 9:30 am to noon\, these interactive workshops provide Alberta’s caregivers with support\, resources and education. \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”  | Nov. 18\, 9:30 a.m. to 12 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” | Nov. 25\, 9:30 a.m. to 12 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” | Dec. 2\, 9:30 a.m. to 12 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” | Dec. 9\, 9:30 a.m. to 12 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.
URL:https://caregivers.smwsites.com/calendar-event/compass-for-the-caregiver-7/2022-12-02/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Caregivers Alberta":MAILTO:programs@caregivers.smwsites.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221205T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221205T110000
DTSTAMP:20260410T062123
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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-14/2022-12-05/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Caregivers Alberta":MAILTO:programs@caregivers.smwsites.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221206T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221206T153000
DTSTAMP:20260410T062123
CREATED:20221104T175830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T162330Z
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SUMMARY:Living Loss and Grief: A Journey to Awareness and Acceptance
DESCRIPTION:This thoughtfully developed program is designed to support caregivers as they cope with loneliness\, isolation and burnout\, which are often inherent to caregiving. \nThroughout the caregiving journey\, caregivers live with loss and grief as they transition into their role\, leave behind many pieces of their lives\, dedicate themselves to their care recipient’s well-being\, then cope with the ever-changing challenges they and their care recipient face. In many cases\, this also involves the loss of the care recipient\, accepting the end-of-life process\, and the transition into a new life as the caregiver re-thinks the future. \nJoin us for valuable knowledge-sharing and discussion as we take this journey – living loss and grief – together. \n\nTuesday\, Nov. 15\, 2-3:30 p.m.\nTuesday\, Nov. 22\, 2-3:30 p.m.\nTuesday\, Nov. 29\, 2-3:30 p.m.\nTuesday\, Dec. 6\, 2-3:30 p.m.
URL:https://caregivers.smwsites.com/calendar-event/living-loss-and-grief-a-journey-to-awareness-and-acceptance/2022-12-06/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Caregivers Alberta":MAILTO:programs@caregivers.smwsites.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221207T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221207T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T062123
CREATED:20221122T234221Z
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SUMMARY:Refresher COMPASS Facilitator Training
DESCRIPTION:Is your COMPASS Facilitator Training up for renewal? \nJoin us for our upcoming refresher session. We’ll review the: \n\nParticipant curriculum manual\nFacilitator’s guide and best practices\nProgram policies and procedures\nLicensing agreement for agency partners\nOptions for agency partners to reduce costs to participants\nFacilitator honorarium requests\nMarketing and promotions\nSupplemental resources\n\n**Please note this training is for those who previously participated in facilitator training in 2020 and are due for re-certification at some point in 2022. \nThis training session is offered via the online platform Zoom Meetings. It will be important that you can join via computer or tablet (not cell phone). The sessions include quite a bit of shared screen content\, and require your ability to share a screen as well in part of the training process. \nTraining is delivered by Johnna Lowther\, and you’ll need to have your facilitator manual\, participant workbook and supplemental resources ready. \nFor further information\, please contact Johnna at: jlowther@caregivers.smwsites.com.
URL:https://caregivers.smwsites.com/calendar-event/refresher-compass-facilitator-training/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Caregivers Alberta":MAILTO:programs@caregivers.smwsites.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221207T110000
DTSTAMP:20260410T062123
CREATED:20221019T204504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T162327Z
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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-15/2022-12-07/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Caregivers Alberta":MAILTO:programs@caregivers.smwsites.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221207T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221207T193000
DTSTAMP:20260410T062123
CREATED:20220909T185118Z
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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-2/2022-12-07/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Caregivers Alberta":MAILTO:programs@caregivers.smwsites.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221209T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221209T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T062123
CREATED:20221019T210751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T162328Z
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SUMMARY:COMPASS for the Caregiver
DESCRIPTION:Running four Fridays\, 9:30 am to noon\, these interactive workshops provide Alberta’s caregivers with support\, resources and education. \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”  | Nov. 18\, 9:30 a.m. to 12 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” | Nov. 25\, 9:30 a.m. to 12 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” | Dec. 2\, 9:30 a.m. to 12 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” | Dec. 9\, 9:30 a.m. to 12 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.
URL:https://caregivers.smwsites.com/calendar-event/compass-for-the-caregiver-7/2022-12-09/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Caregivers Alberta":MAILTO:programs@caregivers.smwsites.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221212T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221212T110000
DTSTAMP:20260410T062123
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-14/2022-12-12/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Caregivers Alberta":MAILTO:programs@caregivers.smwsites.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221212T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221212T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T062123
CREATED:20221019T212512Z
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SUMMARY:COMPASS Facilitator Training
DESCRIPTION:Introducing the 2022 Edition of our four-module curriculum!  \nWhether 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 to deliver the 2022 curriculum and workshop modules.  \nTraditionally\, COMPASS has been an in-person program delivered to registered participants. We are now introducing an online program option\, training facilitators on how to deliver both online and in-person within their community-based settings.  \nThree occurrences: \nMonday\, Dec. 12 | 1 to 4 p.m. \nWednesday\, Dec. 14 | 1 to 4 p.m. \nFriday\, Dec. 16 | 1 to 4 p.m. \nWe’ll be reviewing: \n\nParticipant curriculum manual\nFacilitator’s guide and best practices\nProgram policies and procedures\nLicensing agreement for agency partners\nOptions for agency partners to reduce costs to participants\nFacilitator honorarium requests\nMarketing and promotion\nSupplemental resources\n\nPlease note: There are two pre-requisites: \n\nDelivering this course as a licensed facilitator requires signing a facilitators agreement with Caregivers Alberta\, or being listed on an Agency Partnership Agreement\, renewable every two 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 Meetings. It will be important that you can join via computer or tablet (not cell phone). The sessions includes quite a bit of shared screen content\, and requires your ability to share a screen as well during a portion of the training process.  \nTraining is delivered by an experienced facilitator\, and includes a facilitator’s manual\, participant workbook and supplemental resources. \nFor further information\, please contact Johnna Lowther at: jlowther@caregivers.smwsites.com.
URL:https://caregivers.smwsites.com/calendar-event/compass-facilitator-training-6/2022-12-12/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Caregivers Alberta":MAILTO:programs@caregivers.smwsites.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221213T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221213T193000
DTSTAMP:20260410T062123
CREATED:20221019T205125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T162328Z
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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 Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. You must register to receive the Zoom link or phone number to join the group. \nNote: Registration is ongoing. New participants can join any time during the series. \nFALL SESSION DATES \n\n Oct. 4\, 2022\n Oct. 18\, 2022\n Nov. 1\, 2022 \n Nov. 15\, 2022\n Nov. 29\, 2022\n Dec. 13\, 2022
URL:https://caregivers.smwsites.com/calendar-event/5962/2022-12-13/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Caregivers Alberta":MAILTO:programs@caregivers.smwsites.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221214T110000
DTSTAMP:20260410T062123
CREATED:20221019T204504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T162327Z
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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-15/2022-12-14/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Caregivers Alberta":MAILTO:programs@caregivers.smwsites.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221214T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221214T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T062123
CREATED:20221019T212512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T162329Z
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SUMMARY:COMPASS Facilitator Training
DESCRIPTION:Introducing the 2022 Edition of our four-module curriculum!  \nWhether 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 to deliver the 2022 curriculum and workshop modules.  \nTraditionally\, COMPASS has been an in-person program delivered to registered participants. We are now introducing an online program option\, training facilitators on how to deliver both online and in-person within their community-based settings.  \nThree occurrences: \nMonday\, Dec. 12 | 1 to 4 p.m. \nWednesday\, Dec. 14 | 1 to 4 p.m. \nFriday\, Dec. 16 | 1 to 4 p.m. \nWe’ll be reviewing: \n\nParticipant curriculum manual\nFacilitator’s guide and best practices\nProgram policies and procedures\nLicensing agreement for agency partners\nOptions for agency partners to reduce costs to participants\nFacilitator honorarium requests\nMarketing and promotion\nSupplemental resources\n\nPlease note: There are two pre-requisites: \n\nDelivering this course as a licensed facilitator requires signing a facilitators agreement with Caregivers Alberta\, or being listed on an Agency Partnership Agreement\, renewable every two 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 Meetings. It will be important that you can join via computer or tablet (not cell phone). The sessions includes quite a bit of shared screen content\, and requires your ability to share a screen as well during a portion of the training process.  \nTraining is delivered by an experienced facilitator\, and includes a facilitator’s manual\, participant workbook and supplemental resources. \nFor further information\, please contact Johnna Lowther at: jlowther@caregivers.smwsites.com.
URL:https://caregivers.smwsites.com/calendar-event/compass-facilitator-training-6/2022-12-14/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Caregivers Alberta":MAILTO:programs@caregivers.smwsites.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221214T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221214T200000
DTSTAMP:20260410T062123
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-2/2022-12-14/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Caregivers Alberta":MAILTO:programs@caregivers.smwsites.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221215T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221215T200000
DTSTAMP:20260410T062123
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/2022-12-15/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Caregivers Alberta":MAILTO:programs@caregivers.smwsites.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221216T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221216T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T062123
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SUMMARY:COMPASS Facilitator Training
DESCRIPTION:Introducing the 2022 Edition of our four-module curriculum!  \nWhether 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 to deliver the 2022 curriculum and workshop modules.  \nTraditionally\, COMPASS has been an in-person program delivered to registered participants. We are now introducing an online program option\, training facilitators on how to deliver both online and in-person within their community-based settings.  \nThree occurrences: \nMonday\, Dec. 12 | 1 to 4 p.m. \nWednesday\, Dec. 14 | 1 to 4 p.m. \nFriday\, Dec. 16 | 1 to 4 p.m. \nWe’ll be reviewing: \n\nParticipant curriculum manual\nFacilitator’s guide and best practices\nProgram policies and procedures\nLicensing agreement for agency partners\nOptions for agency partners to reduce costs to participants\nFacilitator honorarium requests\nMarketing and promotion\nSupplemental resources\n\nPlease note: There are two pre-requisites: \n\nDelivering this course as a licensed facilitator requires signing a facilitators agreement with Caregivers Alberta\, or being listed on an Agency Partnership Agreement\, renewable every two 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 Meetings. It will be important that you can join via computer or tablet (not cell phone). The sessions includes quite a bit of shared screen content\, and requires your ability to share a screen as well during a portion of the training process.  \nTraining is delivered by an experienced facilitator\, and includes a facilitator’s manual\, participant workbook and supplemental resources. \nFor further information\, please contact Johnna Lowther at: jlowther@caregivers.smwsites.com.
URL:https://caregivers.smwsites.com/calendar-event/compass-facilitator-training-6/2022-12-16/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Caregivers Alberta":MAILTO:programs@caregivers.smwsites.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221221T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221221T193000
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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-2/2022-12-21/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Caregivers Alberta":MAILTO:programs@caregivers.smwsites.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221228T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221228T200000
DTSTAMP:20260410T062123
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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-2/2022-12-28/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Caregivers Alberta":MAILTO:programs@caregivers.smwsites.com
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