Workshop Details:
Welcome to Rooted and Rising! This is a 3-part self-paced course designed to support parents and caregivers who are supporting a loved one experiencing mental health or substance use challenges. You’ll explore the foundations of mental health and well-being, reflect on your own needs through the Wellness Wheel, and consider how supporting someone else can impact your own well-being. You’ll also explore the difference between fixing and supporting, learn how the Circle of Control can help you focus your energy where it can have the most impact, and discover ways to support others while respecting their autonomy and maintaining healthy boundaries.
Workshop Objectives:
- Explore the Foundations of Well-Being
Gain an understanding of the key components that contribute to personal and relational well-being in the caregiving context. - Shift from ‘Fixing’ to ‘Supporting’
Learn how to move from a mindset of trying to “fix” loved ones to one of supportive presence—rooted in empathy, boundaries, and sustainable caregiving. - Develop Validation and Communication Skills
Discover practical tools from Emotion-Focused Therapy to help validate your loved one’s experiences while maintaining emotional balance. - Prioritize Meaningful Self-Care
Reflect on the importance of self-care and explore accessible practices to stay grounded, resilient, and connected to your own well-being.
Who Should Attend:
This course is designed for family members, friends, and informal caregivers who are offering support to someone navigating mental health or substance use concerns.
Format:
- 3-part self-paced course
- The link will take you to Moodle, our Learning Management System (LMS) If you have an existing Moodle account with Discovery College, please login. Otherwise, please create an account to access the course and save your progress
- Any questions or issues, please reach out to education@cmhakelowna.org
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