Families Count: Healing Together

Family members play a pivotal role in their loved ones recovery. All too often caregivers are not offered the guidance and support they need to effectively advocate and care for their relative, while minimizing the risk to their own well-being. This one-day conference is designed to offer information, tools and strategies to assist families in navigating the mental health system and in improving their own wellness.

Keynote Speaker: Jan Wong

When: Saturday April 25, 2015 at 545 King Street West

Workshops: A New Way of Living with Distress (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)
Taking Care of Ourselves (Yoga for Mental Health and Wellness)
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Families
Navigating the Hospital System & Crisis Supports
What the System doesn’t Tell You – Helpful Tips on Navigating the System from Knowledgeable Family Caregivers

Registration Fee: $125.00. Reduced rates available upon request. Register online

Contact:Linda Amato – Family Outreach and Response Program | 2333 Dundas Street, Suite 501 | Toronto, ON, M6R 3A6 | 416-539-9449 Ext. 226 | linda_amato@fmhr.org