Brain Injury Society of Toronto – Family and Caregiver Retreat.

Are you a family member or a caregiver of a person living with the effects of brain injury? Come to the Brain Injury Society of Toronto’s free half-day workshop for caregivers of people living with ABI.
Topic: Dealing with emotions. Public: Adults. Cost: Free

Presenters Valerie Spironello, MSW, RSW from Choose Welness and Stacey Levine: B.A. Behaviour Therapist from Journey Rehabilitation Therapy will discuss how to:

• Identify and manage trigger points of inappropriate behaviours
• Redirect focus to positive points
• Work as a team with your family / caregiving circle
• Incorporate mindfulness and mindfulness techniques into your life

When: Saturday, March 5 from 9:00 am – 12:00 Noon
Where: Bridgepoint Active Healthcare, 14 St. Matthews Road.
Registration in advance:  info@bist.ca / 416-830-1485 / http://www.bist.ca/event/caregiving-dealing-with-emotions/