Parent Support Network (PSN) is a monthly support and discussion event for families. PSN aims to create a space where families can share experiences, information, challenges, successes and strategies. The discussion topic for this month is 'Mental Health and Other Supports for Parent/Caregivers' with special guest Shrid Dhungel from the Ontario Caregiver Organization.

Please join us to learn about:

• Stress and burnout and common signs and symptoms of each

• Strategies for identifying when caregivers are feeling stressed or burned out

• Resources to support caregivers at any step of their caregiving experience

• Additional community resources that support caregiver mental health including culturally and language-specific supports

• Meet other parents and share your ideas and experiences!

Learn more about the Ontario Caregiver Organization here: https://ontariocaregiver.ca/ 

More about our Speaker Shrid Dhungel:

Shrid works with The Ontario Caregiver Organization as the Regional Lead for Community Engagement, for the Central Ontario region, including the GTA. He has over 8 years’ experience in Canada in stakeholder and community engagement and in co-design work. He holds a Master in Public Health degree and has worked in global health initiatives in developing countries as well, all prior to him immigrating to Canada.

Parent Support Network is:

- Created by families, for families

- Unique peer-to-peer support network

- At times includes hearing from childhood disability experts

- Open to all parents or caregivers of children living with disability

- All are welcome - you do not have to be a Holland Bloorview client to attend

This event will take place over Zoom. Live automated captions will be provided. If you have any questions, if you require language interpretation or any other accommodations, please reply to this email or contact Stephanie Moynagh at 416-425-6220 ext. 6146 prior to the event.

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