Volume 7 | FEBRUARY 2020
The SCALE Program: Support for Caregiver Awareness, Learning & Empowerment
Resources & Education
The Support for Caregiver Awareness, Learning & Empowerment (SCALE) Program is a series of six webinars facilitated by Leah Weisberg , Nurse Psychotherapist (RN, BC-NC) and Michal Goldstein, RSW. The program aims to empower caregivers with practical information, and skills to enhance self-awareness with a focus on your own needs and well-being.

You may also register for an online weekly small (1:8) group coaching session and/or a 1:1 counselling session with a nurse practitioner or registered social worker. Take the entire program or select a topic you are interested in.
Toolkit for Working Caregivers
Caregivers in the Workplace
Working caregivers are ordinary people trying to balance work and caregiving demands. If you are finding it challenging to balance work with your caregiving role, you are not alone. More than two thirds of caregivers are employed and many face the challenges of balancing both roles, often resulting in increased stress, financial difficulties, isolation and an impact physical and emotional health.
OCO has created Work and Caregiving: A Balancing Act , a toolkit for working caregivers inspired by caregivers, their stories and unique experiences. The toolkit includes ideas to manage your caregiving role, options to explore flexibility and support at work, tips for having the discussion with your employer about solutions, and caring for yourself and your own mental health. 

Save the date: Corresponding webinar on March 26, 2020. See link below for more info.
Caregiving Video Playlists
Mental Health, Workplace, Young Caregivers
Looking for support? Hear from other caregivers about their experiences and how they manage their own wellness while caring for someone.
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