This event is organized by the Ontario Caregiver Organization.

Supporting Caregiver Awareness, Learning and Empowerment (SCALE) Program

The SCALE Program aims to empower caregivers with practical information and skills to focus on their mental health and well-being needs by offering:

• Weekly psychoeducational webinars (LIVE or RECORDED) are divided into two 4-week sessions (see below for Session 1 and Session 2 topics). You may register for all of Session 1, Session 2, or individual webinars to suit your needs.
• Strategies, tools, and resources to better cope with difficult caregiving emotions.
• Free and confidential online group and/or individual counselling (OPTIONAL). *Space is limited.
  Registration is based on a first-come, first-served basis. *If you’re planning to access these services, it is highly encouraged that you register for the full session of webinars to receive the maximum benefit from group or individual counselling.

SESSION 1: UNDERSTANDING THE EMOTIONAL EXPERIENCE OF CAREGIVING – SEPTEMBER 14 to OCTOBER 4, 2022
(Wednesdays from 12 PM to 1 PM EST)
Week 1: Your caregiving journey
Week 2: How caregiving stress affects you
Week 3: How caregivers can manage anxiety and anger
Week 4: How caregivers can manage sadness and guilt

SESSION 2: STRATEGIES FOR CAREGIVER MENTAL HEALTH & WELL-BEING  – OCTOBER 12 to NOVEMBER 2, 2022
(Wednesdays from 12 PM to 1 PM EST)
Week 1: Become a mindful caregiver
Week 2: The self-compassionate caregiver
Week 3: Find your caregiver strengths
Week 4: Time for self-care while caregiving