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Intended audience
As a family member or caregiver, we understand that your loved one’s mental health or substance use health can have a significant impact on you. The Royal’s family information events are intended for family members or caregivers of individuals with a mental health or substance use health issue. These events are an opportunity to learn from our experts, find out about available resources, and connect with others who share a similar experience. There is no cost to participate but registration is required.
Presenter
Sara Stewart, MSW, RSW
The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre
Overview
Trauma is an emotional response that results from exposure to an incident or series of events that are emotionally disturbing or life-threatening. Trauma can have lasting effects on someone’s functioning and mental, physical, social, emotional, and/or spiritual well-being.
Sara Stewart is the manager of the Youth Psychiatry Program at The Royal. She is also a PhD candidate at Carleton University’s faculty of social work, studying complex trauma and adverse childhood experiences (ACES). In this session, Sara will explore trauma, what it means for individuals and families while offering practical ways to help respond to difficult situations. This session is designed for caregivers to increase awareness and understanding of symptoms, and to provide tools to support their loved ones.
Date and time
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
6 to 7:30 p.m. via Zoom
Cost
This session is free, however registration is required.
Registration
To register, please click here.
For information
Email Leticia.Hardowar@theroyal.ca.
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