What this workshop offers:

Skills training to professionals who interact with families caring for individuals impacted by mental health and/or addiction issues.

This workshop will:

• Highlight best practices in family-centred care.
• Explore parallel situations of professionals practicing self-care.
• Provide first han experiences of family members who will share their story.

Who should attend?

• Child and Youth Workers
• Counselors and Therapists
• Occupational Therapists
• Hospital Staff
• Doctors
• Frontline Workers
• Nurses
• Social Workers and Social Service Workers
• Teachers

** All participants will receive: certificate of course completion,Promoting Recovery from First Episode Psychosis: A Family Guide Book, and complimentary food and drinks **

Dates

Toronto: SSO Provincial Office, suite 302, 130 Spadina Avenue
Friday, October 25 -- 8:30am - 4:00pm

Niagara Falls: Location TBD
Thursday, November 7 -- 8:30am - 4:00pm

Peterborough: Location TBD
Thursday, November 14 -- 8:30am - 4:00pm

Kitchener: Location TBD
Friday, November 29 -- 8:30am - 4:00pm

About the Facilitator: Sabrina Baker, MSW, RSW

Sabrina is a registered social worker dedicated to promoting recovery with families whose relatives have mental health issues through support, education and counseling.
With over thirty years in the mental health sector, Sabrina's specialty is in family-centred care and family therapy.
Sabrina is a published author and a member of the Ontario Working Group for Early Psychosis Intervention, member of the training group for OWGEPI and a member of the Toronto Early Intervention Family Network.