TERM 3 Caring for Carers : Monthly Skills Based Support Group
Wed, Oct 18
|Hamilton
A monthly skills based workshop & support group designed to enhance and teach skills and offer a safe space for carers who are supporting their loved one through their mental illness.
Time & Location
Oct 18, 2023, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Hamilton, 97 James St N, Hamilton, ON L8R 2K6, Canada
About the event
Caring for Carers is a support and skill building group.
This group was originally created to help bridge the gap in services, and help support carers. Due to lack of services available carers often end up in the position of supporting loved ones through their Mental Illness. We have found that individuals who are caring for someone with a Mental Health diagnosis are often caring for others in their lives. In our more recent groups our converstions have grown and we recognize that the role of "carer" is often never ending.
Who is a Carer?
A carer is someone who is responsible for looking after another person
What is Caregiver burn out?
While caring for a loved one can be very rewarding, it also involves many stressors. And since caregiving is often a long-term challenge, the emotional impact can snowball over time. You may face years or even decades of…