October Caregiver Series
Disability Concerns Ministry
Walking Alongside Caregivers
When one family member lives with a disability, they all live with a disability which brings blessings and challenges to the family. This training event will help caregivers navigate the emotional landscape of their role and will give practical ideas how churches can help these families address the challenges for the person living with a disability as well as their siblings, parents, spouse, or other caregivers.
A 5 Week Series on Caregiving
Thank you to everyone who joined us for this series. All recordings of this series will be available soon.
Week 1: Robin Smart
Public Education Coordinator, Alzheimer Society of Waterloo Wellington
Caregiver Self-Care
Week 2: Jack VanderVeer
Community Support Pastor with Jubilee Fellowship & Chaplain with Hotel Dieu Shaver Health and Rehabilitation Centre
Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario
Ambiguous and Complicated Grief
Week 3: Brenda DeJong
Disability Concerns Canada Executive Committee member, Long-standing career in the healthcare system
Siblings of People with Disabilities
Week 4:
Marlene Vanrootselaar
Mother to eight. Grandma to nine. Foster parent for 25 years. Manager of a group home for The Anchor Association
Parenting Children and Adults with Disabilities
Week 5: Mark Stephenson
Director of Disability Concerns, CRCNA
A Spiritual and Biblical Perspective on Caregiving