Mental Health and Caring Programme - Apr 29th 2021

Date: Thursday, April 29, 2021

Time: 10am-12pm

Description:  Family Carers Ireland are pleased to have partnered with Mental Health Ireland to co-produce this Mental Health and Family Caring Education Programme. This five-week online programme's aim is to support the supporters of people with mental health challenges. Adapted from the Meriden Family Programme 'Caring for Carers', this programme has been co-produced with family carers, supporters, people with lived experience of mental health challenges and
service providers.

By the end of the programme participants will have:

• Had time to reflect on and build tools and techniques to enhance their self-care
• Expanded their understanding of the concepts of mental health, mental illness and recovery
• Increased awareness around their boundaries with regard to personal wellbeing and the caring role
• Had an opportunity to learn about and practice communication skills and active listening
  techniques
• Learned about supports and services available for those who are caring

The programme will be co-delivered by staff from the Recovery College, Family Carers Ireland, Family Carers, and people with lived experience of mental health challenges.

Closing date for registrations: 22.04.2021

Technology Requirement:
To take part in the programme you will need a smart-phone, laptop, tablet, iPad or PC and a reliable internet connection. The programme will be delivered through Zoom. All materials will be sent out to you in advance of programme delivery.

Location: All counties

Mode of Delivery: Online/Virtual

Pre-registration Required: Yes

Registration Details: Participants can register by emailing regarirecoverycollege@gmail.com

Cost of Activity/Event: Free

Target Audience: New carer, current carer, young carer

Further Information: Please contact Bernadette O'Connor by email at boconnor@familycarers.ie or by phone on 086 7749838.