Hey everyone, CLBC’s next phone conference update with Deputy Provincial Health Officer Dr. Daniele Behn Smith is scheduled for Monday (Jan. 24). More info below! Check it out:
CLBC Teleconference Jan. 24
CLBC Update for individuals and families…
Hey everyone, CLBC’s most recent update for individuals and families is available, you can check it out here.
Free Mental Health Autism Workshop
Hey everyone, there is a free mental health workshop coming up:
AutismBC Talks The Mental Health Literacy Guide for Autism with Jonathan Weiss
January 28 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
FREE
Check out more information or register here: AutismBC Talks The Mental Health Literacy Guide for Autism with Jonathan Weiss — Events — AutismBC
Active living this winter…
Hey everyone, the City of Kelowna’s activity guide WINTER EDITION is now live! Check out the activities happening locally this winter to help get out and get active.
Candy Cane Lane!
Hey everyone, there’s a local lights display starting up for the holidays today in Kelowna! Candy Cane Lane has a wonderful neighborhood display from December 1-January 1, and it’s a fun and festive (and socially-distanced!) activity for all this winter. Check out the article on Castanet or watch here:
Celebrate Caregivers! Taking good care…
Hey everyone, we’re focusing our posts on CAREGIVERS and resources for caregivers this month. We know that one of the challenges faced by many caregivers is…making time and space to take good care of yourself, as a caregiver.
We’ve talked before about the dangers of compassion fatigue, caregiver stress, and burnout , and we posted about the Family Caregivers of BC resources available earlier this week.
It can be hard to know where to start with self-care, so we wanted to highlight the Family Caregivers of BC webinars as one way to start building your toolkit. There’s many webinars to choose from, but why not start with this one? It’s called “Caring for Yourself While Caring for Others” and covers compassion fatigue and how the body and mind deals with chronic stress, as well as what you as a caregiver can do to sustain and nourish yourself.
There’s additional resources available too:
PowerPoint slide deck for presentation
Exploring Your Relationship to Self and Others with Self-Compassion
SPOTLIGHT: Family Caregivers of BC Resources!
Hey everyone, we’re focusing our posts on CAREGIVERS and resources for caregivers this month. We know that one of the challenges faced by many caregivers is…connecting with others for support as caregivers.
So…here is a great resource!
Family Caregivers of BC has ongoing support available for caregivers. According to their website, they provide “direct support to caregivers through one-on-one emotional support, caregiver support groups, health care system navigation, and free educational resources.”
- Access information, self-assessment resources, and help here
- Access their virtual caregiver support group here
- Connect through their newsletter by signing up here
- Find COVID-19 caregiver resources listed here
You can also call the BC Caregiver Support Line (toll-free: 1-877-520-3267) on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:30 am – 4:00 pm, and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 am – 7:00 pm.
Celebrate Caregivers!
Hey everyone, on the heels of Community Inclusion month, we celebrate all of the amazing caregivers in the world each November — and we invite you to join us! This month, we will be posting on our blog all about topics of interest and resources for caregivers. Today, we are kicking things off with a message of encouragement. Thank you, caregivers!
CLBC Update for Self Advocates & Families
Hey everyone, CLBC is hosting a teleconference update this Thursday (Oct. 21) from 3:05 – 4 p.m. (Pacific Daylight Time). Submit your COVID-19 questions by today at noon (Oct. 19) by email to CLBCInfo@gov.bc.ca with the subject line “OCT 21 COVID CALL”.
How to call in: 1-877-353-9184 (participant code: 99715#)
Gearing up for winter PART 3…
Hey everyone, we have posted about driving safety and about home maintenance to prepare for winter — and to finish off our series on “gearing up for winter” we are sharing information about extreme weather!
While there are benefits to being able to be outdoors enjoying winter activities, it’s important to be aware of the dangers of winter cold. This article posted on the Government of Canada website talks about extreme cold, and the factors that may make some people more vulnerable than others. It’s important to know about windburn, frostbite, and hypothermia, as well as how to mitigate these risks.
You can also be prepared for different kinds of winter weather (including storms). There is an article here that touches on winter storm preparedness, equipment, and cleanup.
Stay safe!
