This is an hour discussion around Home Care Support during COVID-19. Katrina Prescott, a Vancouver-based Caregiver shares her process and strategies for continuing safe home care during a pandemic. This group is intended to foster discussion and thoughtful curiosity around care support during this challenging time. Caregiving is challenging and the pandemic has complicated caregiving […]
We are excited to have Patricia Williams, a clinical counsellor and teacher of Mindful Self-Compassion on November 19th at 10 am. Join Patricia Williams as she teaches core skills associated with mindfulness and self-compassion and brings mindful self-compassion from an abstract concept into a living reality. You will learn practical tools that you can apply […]
Our weekly Caregivers Connect: BC’s Virtual Support Group, brings people from across the province together around a mutual experience of caregiving for a family member or friend. This is a time for reassurance, where caregivers can realize they are not alone. Starting Thursday September 3rd from 2-3:30pm PST (re-occurring weekly group meetings) You MUST pre-register […]
This Virtual Caregiver Support Group is a space for men to come together to connect, receive support and share experiences as caregivers. Our group is led by experienced facilitators. You MUST pre-register to join each session! On the second Tuesday of each month from 7-8:30pm. You MUST pre-register to join each session! Register in advance here. […]
Join Wendy Johnstone on our Facebook Live for a discussion on Resiliency. Wendy will touch on defining resilience for caregivers and what it really means. We will explore the different aspects of resiliency (physical, emotional, mental and spiritual) and how we can self- manage and effectively use our energy across these areas. We’ll connect viewers with […]
Our monthly Victoria Virtual Caregiver Group brings caregivers from Greater Victoria area together around a mutual experience of caregiving for a family member or friend. This is a time for reassurance, where caregivers can realize they are not alone. This group is facilitated by our volunteer Bonnie Davoren. When: 1st Wednesday of each month (starting November […]
“The Journal Workbook is much more than a diary or collection of exercise. It is an integrated system of writing exercises for accessing your feelings, life events and spiritual inclinations in an organized way”. – Bill Israel WHAT IS IT: A private, safe, reflective writing process for family caregivers, focused on compassionate self-nurturing. Participants write privately in […]
Family caregivers are more than visitors; they are an important part of the care team. In this webinar, the Alzheimer Society of B.C. and Family Caregivers of BC will provide caregivers with tools and resources to enhance their knowledge, skills and confidence to care in our current changing environment. What you will learn from this […]
How are you coping with emotional challenges? Caregivers of people living in long-term care homes may experience stress, anxiety, sadness and grief. Recognizing and acknowledging the feelings you are experiencing can help you to manage how you cope with this stressful situation. In this support circle we will share information and resources with family caregivers […]
Join Wendy Johnstone for our Facebook Live Learning Session at 9 am on October 20th. Wendy will provide insight and strategies for long-distance caregiving. New to Facebook Live? It is a live recording on Family Caregivers of BC Facebook Page. You can join during the live time or the recording is saved for you to […]
