Many Canadians, particularly grandparents, are becoming “parents for the second time around” when relatives experience difficulties and their children need care.
Those raising relatives face unique challenges that may require support and parenting strategies for themselves and the children in their care.
This three-part online workshop provides a safe environment to discuss feelings about caregiving for a relative, learn strategies to deal with trauma and trauma-related behaviours, and manage openness in familial relationships.
There is support, and that's why we're here.
Format: The course consists of three online workshops, each 1.5 hours long, along with three hours of self-directed homework.
Course outline:
Session 1 – Caregiver needs
• Introduction
• Reflect on your feelings as a caregiver
• Self-care
Session 2 – Caregiver and adoptee trauma
• Adoption Education Program (AEP) trauma recap
• Trauma in children
• Trauma behaviour scenarios
• Parenting strategies
Session 3 – Familial openness
• Familial openness – overview
• Managing openness
• Barriers to openness
The workshop sessions will be held on Microsoft Teams. You can find instructions for joining a Teams meeting here.
Audience: Prospective and existing kith and kin caregivers and adoptive parents.
Fee: Free
Login info: Workshop login information will be provided to you one day prior to each session.
Contact: Registrar 604-320-7330 ext. 187 or education@belongingnetwork.com
