Powerful Tools for Caregivers

Powerful Tools for Caregivers

This 6-week workshop will help you take better care of yourself, as you care for someone else.

By Self-Management Program of Southeastern Ontario

Date and time

Wed, Apr 17, 2024 10:30 AM - Wed, May 22, 2024 12:00 PM PDT

Location

Online

About this event

This is a 6 week course on Wednesday afternoons, April 17 to May 22, 2024, from 1:30 to 3:00pm EST. Due to funding, priority will be given to Southeast Ontario residents.


Powerful Tools for Caregivers is an educational program designed to help family caregivers take care of themselves while caring for a relative or friend. You will benefit from this class whether you are helping a parent, spouse, friend, someone who lives at home, in a nursing home, or across the country. By taking care of your own health and well-being, you can become a better caregiver.

Class participants are given The Caregiver Helpbook to accompany the class and provide additional caregiver resources.


CLASS 1: Taking Care of YOU

Introductions and Course Overview

Challenges of Caregiving

Managing Self-Care: Principles

Using Community Resources

Making an Action Plan


CLASS 2: Identifying and Reducing Personal Stress

Feedback and Solution-Seeking

Managing Caregiving Stress

Identifying Signs and Sources of Caregiver Stress

Taking Action: Stress Reducers

Using Positive Self-Talk

Making an Action Plan

Breathing for Relaxation


CLASS 3: Communicating Feelings, Needs and Concerns

Feedback and Solution-Seeking

Good Communication: How to Best Express Yourself

Using “I” Messages

Avoiding “Hidden You” Messages

Making an Action Plan

Progressive Muscle Relaxation


CLASS 4: Communicating in Challenging Situations

Feedback and Solution-Seeking

Being Assertive, Not Aggressive

Assertive Communication: DESC

Aikido Communication Style

Making an Action Plan


CLASS 5: Learning from Our Emotions

Feedback and Solution-Seeking

Listening to Our Emotions

Dealing with Anger and Guilt

Dealing with Depression

Guidelines for Managing Emotions

Making an Action Plan

Guided Imagery Relaxation


CLASS 6: Mastering Caregiving Decisions

Feedback and Solution-Seeking

The Transition Process

The Family Meeting

Using the Power of Optimism

Future Goals and Action Plans

Sharing Accomplishments

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Self-Management Program of Southeastern Ontario

The Self-Management Program of Southeastern Ontario is funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care to coordinate, promote and facilitate self-management workshops across Southeastern Ontario.

The Self-Management Program of Southeastern Ontario coordinates self-management workshops, providing the opportunity for individuals, caregivers and health care providers to learn about self-management and support for people living with (or at-risk of developing) chronic conditions.

Our program goal is to provide individuals with the knowledge, skills and confidence to self-manage their chronic conditions and to provide health care professionals with the tools and techniques to offer better self-management support. 

The anticipated impact is that individuals will have a stronger ability to self-manage their chronic conditions and live healthier lives, thereby improving health outcomes and reducing long-term health care costs.  This centralized coordination helps promote access to self-management supports, programs and resources throughout the community. 

The Self-Management Program of Southeastern Ontario is housed at the Kingston Community Health Centres.

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