As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting the well-being of family caregivers, we are pleased to invite you to an information forum to learn about our National project delivering Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT) workshops with and to family caregivers. ACT aims to increase psychological flexibility by helping people learn to be in the present moment, to be open to difficult thoughts and feelings and to identify and move toward what they value in life. Our ACT model, co-delivered by family caregivers and clinicians working in partnership, has demonstrated benefits to the mental health and wellbeing of families of people with neurodevelopmental conditions and disabilities. With funding from Kids Brain Health Network, Brain Canada and the Azrieli Foundation, we recently evaluated delivery of our ACT program with 8 teams across Canada.
What can you expect?
- Learn about our co-facilitated, evidence-based ACT model and its benefits for caregivers
- Discuss best practices related to clinician-caregiver collaborations
- Hear testimonials from leadership, workshop facilitators and workshop participants
- Identify resources to bring ACT to your community
- Connect with organizations and facilitators in your area involved in this work
- Answer your questions
Who is this event for?
- Anyone wanting to know more about our ACT model
- Leaders and clinicians considering bringing ACT to their organization
- Leaders and clinicians wanting to know how ACT can benefit the families they support
When is it happening and how can I participate?
June 17, 2024, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: Hybrid
- Virtual via zoom
- In-person in Toronto at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, 150 Kilgour Rd, East York, ON M4G 1R8