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SUMMARY:Making Space for Emotions: Understanding the Emotional Experience of Supporting a Loved One
DESCRIPTION:Supporting a loved one experiencing mental health or substance use challenges can bring a wide range of emotions, including worry, sadness, frustration, guilt, and hope. This presentation explores the emotional experience of caregiving, helping family members, caregivers and significant others better understand their feelings, practice self-compassion, and develop strategies to support their own emotional well-being.\n \nParticipants will learn about:\n\nThe range of emotions that can arise when supporting a loved one with mental health challenges.\nUnderstanding emotions as messages that can provide insight into personal needs, values, and experiences.\nRecognizing the difference between emotions, thoughts, and behaviours.\nUnderstanding caregiver guilt and shame, including how to challenge unrealistic expectations and self-judgment.\nPractical strategies for emotional regulation, self-compassion, and managing stress.\nCommunicating emotional needs, establishing healthy boundaries, and recognizing when additional support may be helpful.\n\n \n6pm – 7:30pm\nOnline via Ontario Telemedicine Network\n \nContact the Family Support Program to complete the intake process or register for the topic at familysupport@cmhastarttalking.ca ( mailto:familysupport@cmhastarttalking.ca )\n \n
URL:https://cmhastarttalking.ca/events/making-space-for-emotions-understanding-the-emotional-experience-of-supporting-a-loved-one/
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