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Aug
18
Sun
On August 18, cycle along the historic Niagara parkway before hitting the picturesque Friendship Trail. Choose either a 40km or 75km flat route and make this one of the best ways to experience the Niagara region.
With easy access to some of Ontario’s premier wineries and small towns, you can make this a full-weekend experience by visiting local attractions before joining us on Saturday for the evening social with fellow PwC MS Bike cyclists.
PwC MS Bike gives you a fully supported cycling and fundraising experience through every kilometre of your journey.
This event is hosted by the MS Society.
Aug
21
Wed
Everything you need to run an effective group counseling or coaching sessions in one package!
Are you frustrated with the time and effort required to research and develop effective anger tools? Need a solid base of tools and resources?
The Anger Solutions Program as developed by Julie Christiansen, MA over 4 years of study and practical use. It has been delivered to over 150 agencies across Ontario for over 20 years, and is currently in use by various corrections-based, addictions and recovery, and social service agencies across Canada and internationally.
Facilitator Boot Camp August 21, 2019 $397+HST/person All training materials included.
Train The Trainer 3-Day Intensive Course August 21-23, 2019 $1,197+HST/person All training materials and first year license included.
Aug
22
Thu
This is the second webinar in a series of two, focusing on the LGBTQI2S+ community living in long-term care homes. This session will address a variety of real case scenarios and challenges provided by registered attendees.
Learning objectives:
- Learn strategies to build culturally-competent staff and volunteer teams
- Gain a deeper understanding of how to create a culture in your LTC home that feels welcoming and safe to LGBTQ residents
- Explore opportunities to communicate effectively to residents, families, and the public that you are an LGBTQI2S-friendly and inclusive home
This webinar is hosted by Ontario Centres for Learning, Research & Innovation in Long-Term Care.
Aug
28
Wed
Aug 28 @ 8:30 am – Aug 29 @ 4:30 pm
ASIST is a two-day workshop that provides practical training for caregivers seeking to prevent the immediate risk of suicide.
Participants in the workshop learn how to:
- Recognize invitations to help.
- Reach out and offer support.
- Review the risk of suicide.
- Apply a suicide intervention model.
- Link people with community resources.
Please contact dcniagara@distresscentreniagara.com to register.
This workshop is hosted by Distress Centre Niagara.
Aug 28 @ 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Self-Care for the Caregiver is a 16-week educational program designed to help you learn how to take better care of yourself.
Presenter: Denise Verreault, Director of Programs and Services, Alzheimer Society of Niagara Region
This program occurs every Wednesday from 12:30-3:30 p.m. from August 28, 2019 to December 11, 2019.
Sep
5
Thu
Sep 5 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Service Provider Shared Learning Sessions are being held across Niagara for front-line community service and outreach workers to:
- Connect for shared learning;
- Share ideas and best practice information to enable client success; and
- Strengthen relationships concerning clients’ access to services and benefits.
Presentations: Advancing Crystal Beach and CNIB
Please RSVP your attendance to tamara@unitedwayniagara.org.
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