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Dear COPCS Members:The Central Okanagan Professional Caregivers Society is offering two workshops (ATTACHED) in June, before everyone’s busy summer schedules begin. The topics and guest speakers are as follows: 1. Neurobiology of Attachment Workshop– June 18 – Deanne Leung & Jody Bekhuys (Stepping Stones Counselling Group) It’s common for the individuals we assist to have …
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COPCS is hosting a workshop in Kelowna called “Houses, Homes and Healing” with Bob Bowen from the workshop abstract: Workshop Abstract: Sharing lives, supporting growth and creating communities that care, is more than just a mission statement. In our daily work, we provide care to people in home based services that go beyond simple “home …
From COPCS: Dear COPCS Member(s): Please find below an invitation to an upcoming information session on the COPCS Insurance/Benefit Plan. It will be held on Wednesday, April 15th, 2015 at 7:00pm at the CLBC office at 1060 Manhattan Drive, Suite 140. Seating is limited, so please RSVP to Margaret Milsom at 778-753-2625 or to adultcare@shaw.ca. We …
Hey everyone: We’re hosting a free BBQ with our friends at TIER and Pathways Ability Society on August 20, 2014 at Rutland Centennial Park from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm for you, your family and caregiver(s). Please RSVP with your Community Support Worker. Hope to see you there!
This got passed on to us the other day (edited), might be of interest for some of you who are wondering about participating in Special Olympics or just interested in some general knowledge about your health: Hello! We are three medical students collaborating with Special Olympics of BC to organize the first annual Special Olympics …
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Hi everyone: Have you ever checked out the CanadaCares.org website? Here’s a link, some useful information and lots of recognition for the caregivers in our communities. Check it out! CanadaCares.org
Hey Everyone: Thanks to the gang at the Central Okanagan Professional Caregivers Society for their latest newsletter. You can find it here.
We have copies of two benefit packages that can be purchased by Home Share providers. One was developed for a caregivers group in Kelowna while the other was for caregivers in Vancouver. Please contact Ken or speak to your Home Share Coordinator if you would be interested in this option. Thanks.
….a workshop being offered in Kelowna and facilitated by COPCS and the Penticton and Area Caregivers Society on – Creating Paid Employment Opportunities for Individuals with Severe Disabilities. Please click here to view the flier for more information and to register.
We are excited and pleased to announce that Community Connections Support Services has been awarded the contract to coordinate Home Sharing Services in the Central Okanagan! Karen Milner, Ken Munro, and Leanne Kantymir have worked successfully in the Central Okanagan for many years supporting Home Share Providers, Respite Providers, conducting home studies and being integral …
