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Lorena Smalley

CAREGIVERS ALBERTA VIRTUAL SUPPORT

The Caregiver Support Community is a virtual program that aims to empower caregivers’ well-being by providing a supportive group where you can connect with other caregivers, have open conversations about the ups-and-downs of caregiving, and learn about topics relevant to caregivers.

You must register to join the group. (Click the name of the session to register)

Caregiver Support Community – Monday Mornings: Starting January 8, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

This group is lead by a trained facilitator who is there to help guide your caregiving journey through education and support.
This program occurs on Monday mornings from 10 to 11 a.m. You must register to receive the Zoom link or phone number to join the group.
Note: Registration is ongoing, and new participants can join at any time.

Caregiver Support Community – Tuesday Evening:  Starting  January 9, 2024, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

This group is lead by a trained facilitator who is there to help guide your caregiving journey through education and support.
This program occurs every Tuesday evening from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. You must register to receive the Zoom link or phone number to join the group.
Note: Registration is ongoing. New participants can join any time during the series.

Caregiver Support Community – Wednesday mornings: Starting  January 10, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

This group is led by a trained facilitator who is there to help guide conversations about the caregiving journey, and offer resource ideas, education and support.
This program occurs on Wednesday mornings from 10 to 11 a.m. You must register to receive the Zoom link or phone number to join the group.
Note: Registration is ongoing. New participants can join the series at any time.

Caregiver Support Community – Thursday afternoons:  Starting January 11, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

This group is lead by a trained facilitator who is there to help guide the conversation, offer education and support, and find the resources you need.

This program occurs on Thursday afternoons from 1 to 2 p.m. You must register to receive the Zoom link or phone number to join the group.
Note: Registration is ongoing. New participants can join the series at any time.

 

The Caregiver Coach provides one-on-one support. You can connect by:

Phone: 780-453-5088 | 1-877-453-5088 (toll-free)
Email: support@caregiversalberta.ca

ONLINE PEER SUPPORT

  • Writers’ Circle: participants receive a journal prompt, write, then share their thoughts with one another.
  • Bi-weekly on Wednesdays, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

 

 

  • Virtual Caregivers Book Club – four weeks, three books, great company and conversation!
  • Every 2nd Thursday of the month, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

 

  • Men’s Den Caregiver Support Community – a small group gathering for male caregivers.
  • Bi-weekly on Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Winter Programs 2024:

(Click the name of the session to register)

“Early Risers” Caregiver Support Community:  Starting January 12, 2024, from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Are you an early riser? Do you have caregiver challenges you’d like to talk about?

By gathering in small groups, caregivers can make connections with one another, discuss the ups and downs of caregiving, and share their feelings and ideas in an empathetic community. Together, they work to empower one another, and support each other’s well-being.

This Caregiver Support Community is led by a trained facilitator who is there to help guide conversations about the caregiving journey, and offer resource ideas, education and support.

This program occurs online on Friday mornings from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m.

 

Supporting Young Caregivers Through the Powerhouse Program:  Starting January 23, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Who are Young Caregivers?
YOUNG CAREGIVERS are children, youth, and young adults who provide care for a family member due to a chronic illness, disability, mental health concern or substance misuse. They may be caring for their siblings or providing personal, emotional, or financial support to a parent or grandparent. When compared to non-caregiving peers, research reveals that young caregivers are at a greater risk of stress and depressive symptoms, low self-esteem, high anxiety levels, loneliness and isolation, difficulty relating to peers, self-harm and even suicidal ideation.

What is the Powerhouse™Program?
Powerhouse is an evidence informed program developed to teach YOUNG CAREGIVERS life and personal development skills, provide opportunity to connect with other caregiving kids, bring caregiving families together, and reinforce self-care.

Interested in participating in the 6 week program with Caregivers Alberta?
Caregivers Alberta is partnering with Young Caregivers Association to offer a 6 week pilot program focused on helping young people build personal strength, positive self-esteem and well-being, and gaining insights into their unique role as a young caregiver. It will also provide opportunities to connect with other youth who have similar experiences of supporting a family member. This pilot is focused on young caregivers ages 12-15. Sessions are in-person at a venue in Calgary, once a week, dinner provided.

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