Today's Date: Friday April 17, 2015
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Setting-Up a Family Caregiver Support Group

This free webinar would be beneficial for anyone interested in starting-up a Family Caregiver Support Group in their own community within British Columbia.

Setting-up a Family Caregiver Support Group in Your Community

In this webinar we will explore and discuss:

  • the benefits, goals and expectations of a family caregiver support group
  • establishing the focus of the group and group guidelines
  • important details to consider – location, schedule, drop-in or closed group, facilitator
  • how to advertise your support group and recruit participants

Facilitated by: Barb Small, Program Development Coordinator, Family Caregivers’ Network

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Resources

“A Guide for Supporting Caregiving Families: Nourishing Strengths and Opening Hearts” (2009) by Ranjana Basu, Cowichan Family Caregivers Support Society.