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Lunch n Learn with Service Canada: Learning more about RDSP, Grants and Bonds, Caregiver Benefits

Virtual

This webinar will review variety of services and financial benefits to assist family caregivers and their families. Learn about Canada Disability Saving Plan, Family Caregiver Benefits, Canada Dental Benefit, Education Savings Programs and much more!   All workshops are for families with children with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder and are registered with The…

Starting the Journey for Tweens and Teens – November – March 2024

Virtual

Your child or teen has received an autism diagnosis. Now what? For many parents and family caregivers, what comes next is a whirlwind of meetings, paperwork, research, decisions, and worry about what their loved one’s future will look like. We may feel fear, anger, and grief. Does this make us bad parents? No – it…

Self-Compassion 3-Part Workshop

Virtual

Want to learn more about Self-Compassion and how it affects your everyday life? Join us for a 3-part workshop that will help you understand and develop the skills needed to treat yourself as well as you treat others. The workshop curriculum is based on the work of Dr. Kristin Neff, an Associate Professor of Educational…

Restorative Yoga for Caregivers of Children or Adults with Autism or Developmental Disabilities

Virtual

Join our Restorative Yoga for a gentle approach to yoga that focuses on unwinding, increasing flexibility and centering your body and mind. This session is for parents or caregivers of children or adults with Autism or developmental disabilities.

An evening with the CRA: Learning more about the Canada Child Disability Benefit and Canada Dental Benefit

Virtual

If you have questions about eligibility for the Child Disability Benefit and the Canada Dental Benefit you will not want to miss the Canada Revenue Agency’s Presentation. There will be 2 session times offered, and will include a question-and-answer period for families at the end of each session. Evening Session: February 21 7pm Afternoon Session:…

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Workshop (MBSR) 8-Week Series

Aurora , Canada

We know that family caregivers are one group facing some of the highest chronic stress levels. Hosted by the DS Family Peer Mentor program and led by Dr. Mabel Hsin, you will learn tools for building resilience, increase wellbeing, manage stress, ADHD, improve focus, and numerous other benefits. In addition, you will discover healthier ways…

Single Session Supportive Counselling: Thursdays in February 11:00am – 12:00pm

Virtual

Get immediate help with an issue related to your mental health. Our Single Session Counselling offers you personalized support so you can build a plan to work through one of the following concerns: coping with a specific mental health challenge caregiver challenges housing addictions education access to community services other concern you may be dealing…

Single Session Supportive Counselling: Thursdays in February 12:30pm – 1:30pm

Virtual

Get immediate help with an issue related to your mental health. Our Single Session Counselling offers you personalized support so you can build a plan to work through one of the following concerns: coping with a specific mental health challenge caregiver challenges housing addictions education access to community services other concern you may be dealing…

Mental Health Talk – Stress and Me: Coping Strategies (Mandarin Session) 压力与我:应对策略 (普通话)

Virtual

Are you trapped by the pressures of life and feel like you have no way out? This one-hour online talk will take you on a personalized journey of resilience. Uncover effective coping strategies and knowledge, observe challenges from a new perspective, find joy in overcoming obstacles, build your own coping toolkit, bringing yourself a lasting…