BIST Caregivers Workshop

Caregivers Workshop

Seven Habits of Highly Effective Families:

Strategies for Navigating the Journey After ABI

Facilitator

Caron Gan

RN, MScN, AAMFT Clinical Member & Approved Supervisor

Registered Marriage andFamily Therapist, FamilySupport Service, Brain Injury Rehabilitation Team at the Holland BloorviewKinds Rehabilitation Hospital

The family is usually the primary support for individuals after an acquired brain injury (“ABI”) and therefore play a pivotal role in that injured individual’s recovery.  In addition to providing the necessary assistance for the individual’s coping, family members often report role changes, role strain, and emotional adjustments related to the demands of caregiving.

This workshop will highlight the major challenges facing family members after an ABI event. Tips and strategies for coping and living with a family member with ABI will be shared.

The presentation will conclude with a synopsis of the seven habits of highly effective families and ways of rebuilding a “new normal” after ABI.

Session Information:

Date: Monday October 24th, 2011

Time: 1:00 – 4:00pm

Location: Calvin Presbyterian Church – 26 Delise Ave. (416)923-9030. 1 block north of Yonge & St. Clair Ave. (TTC Subway station) on the west side of Yonge. St.

Parking –There is a “Green P” parking lot right beside the church along with some parking on the streets around.

There is no Fee for this program however participants must be members of the Brain Injury Society of Toronto (participants can become members of BIST during the registration session)

Registration:Please contact Kat Powell, BIST Programs and Services Coordinator, to register for this program at connections@bist.ca or 647-990-1485 by the end of the day on Thursday October 20th.