Family Caring & Mental Health: course starting in September 2021
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Mental Health and Family Caring; Supporting the Supporter
- Two sessions: Morning 10am and Evening 7pm
- Numbers limited
- Start Date: 6th of September
AIM:
This workshop will support families in building skills to look after their own wellbeing whilst caring for a person living with a mental health challenge.
OBJECTIVES:
By the end of this workshop Family Carers will have:
- Had time to reflect on and build tools and techniques to enhance their self-care
- Expanded their understanding of the concepts of mental health, mental illness and recovery
- Increased awareness around their boundaries with regard to personal wellbeing and the caring role
- Had an opportunity to learn about and practice communication skills and active listening techniques
- Learned about supports and services available for those who are caring
Workshop Delivery Outline
| Week 1 | Welcome and introductions to the programme
Let’s Talk Mental Health Stress and Self Care
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| Week 2 | Principles and Practices of Recovery
Recovery and the Family Examples of Recovery Focussed Services
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| Week 3 & Week 4 | Communicating in Families
Communications Skills Tips and Tools for communicating
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| Week 5 | Q&A Panel Discussion
Meet with guest speakers and facilitators Discuss key areas relating to mental health and family caring
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Contact:
Alice McDonnell, Coordinator
Email: alice@mentalhealthireland.ie Phone: 0873545079
Mary French, Peer Educator
Email mary@mentalhealthireland.ie Phone: 0864643562
