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VANCOUVER: FASD – Strategies Workshop – Nov. 28-29

https://ca.ctrinstitute.com/workshops/fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder-vancouver11-28/ Description: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is one of the most prevalent brain-based disabilities in our society. There is a growing need for caregivers to acquire increased knowledge and practical skills to support children, adults and families living with FASD. This workshop will propose 5 pillars for success when supporting individuals with FASD. These …

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SPOTLIGHT: City of Kelowna – Community for All (Survey)

Hey everybody!  The City of Kelowna is asking for help from the public to prioritize accessibility improvements to parks – take the survey below to participate in this project. Good afternoon, The assessment of our City parks has now been completed, and we are working on compiling the data. To help us prioritize improvement efforts …

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FREE WEBINAR: Borderline Personality Disorder

There is a free webinar for caregivers available through the Crisis & Trauma Resource Institute (CTRI) about Understanding and Supporting individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder.  Thanks to COPCS for circulating this info! https://ca.ctrinstitute.com/free-webinar/

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WEBINAR: Communicating in Difficult Discussions – Nov. 24th

For anyone who is interested in learning about communication techniques to use in challenging situations, The Caregiver Network (TCN) is offering a free webinar from 6:30-8:00 pm (Pacific Time) tomorrow evening with presenter Jodie McDonald, a Registered Social Worker trained in the Non-violent Communication (NVC) technique, illustrating how to apply NVC specifically to caregiver situations. …

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KELOWNA: November CLBC Family Forum – Nov. 28th

Check out the attached info about November’s CLBC Family Forum featuring an info session with Terri-Lynn Kent on mental health for caregivers and self-advocates.  RSVP to Linda Farr (linda.farr@gov.bc.ca or 250-712-3610) by next Thursday, Nov. 24th. November-Terri-Lynn-Kent.pdf

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KELOWNA – COPCS Workshop Announcement – Sep. 23rd

The Central Okanagan Professional Caregivers Society is hosting a half-day workshop titled Understanding Dementia (see below, and attached bulletin) free for home share providers.  Contact Margaret for registration – seating is limited! The purpose of this training is to build awareness and educate Home Share Providers, Family and Community Care Partners on Alzheimer’s Disease & …

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Reminder: OKANAGAN FALLS – FREE COPCS BBQ – June 25th

Dear COPCS Member(s),   Just a reminder that the first COPCS Free Family BBQ for Penticton and area members is this coming Saturday.  (Invitation Attached)   Please call or email Colleen Anderson at 250-498-4110 or 2015sharetime@gmail.com by Wednesday with how many in your family can attend. Look forward to seeing you in OK Falls on …

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Follow up: Building Networks with and for Each Other Presentation – June 2, 2016

Hi all, check out the fantastic turnout and great news following up from Nancy Ward’s June 2nd presentation “Building Networks with and for Each Other” in Kelowna! Hello, I wanted to share with you a few pictures of last Thursday’s presentation for people with diversabilities.  The speaker, Nancy Ward from Oklahoma City, did a fantastic …

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