Caring for the Caregivers Summit 2020: Illuminating Hope in Uncertain Times will feature interactive workshops by professional facilitators focusing on connectedness, empowerment, and self-care for caregivers. This two-day virtual event for professional and family caregivers who serve those living with mental illness will take place on November 6 and 7, 2020.

This event is being sponsored by the ADAMHS Board of Cuyahoga County and CEUs are being provided for professional caregivers.

Register via Eventbrite.

For more information email Kristi.

Download our flyer here.

Schedule

Friday, November 6, 2020

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM: The 3 Cs of Self-Care: Connection, Compassion and Clarity with Rita Abdallah, ACSW, LISW-S

11:15 AM - 12:15 PM: From Grief to Empowerment with Kim Langley, M.Ed.

12:45 PM - 2:30 PM: Breathing Meditation and Your Covid/Winter Self-Care Plan with Polly Manke and Kristi Horner

Saturday, November 7, 2020

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM: Self-Compassion for Caregivers with Jenny Woodworth, MSW, LSW, Courage to Caregivers Support Group Leader and Barb Heltzel, Support Group Peer Leader

11:15 AM - 12:15 PM: Journaling Your Journey: Utilizing the Expressive Arts for Healing with Dr. Kellie Kirksey, PhD

12:45 PM - 1:45 PM: CONNECTEDNESS Panel: Who's on Your Team?

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Breathing Meditation focused on Compassion Fatigue with Courage to Caregivers Breathing Meditation Facilitators Sarah Husher and Cathy Varley