FAMILY CARERS MANAGING THEIR OWN DEPRESSION

FAMILY CARERS MANAGING THEIR OWN DEPRESSION Providing care for someone you
love can be rewarding, as well as extremely challenging and, at times
overwhelming. It is not unusual for the pressures and responsibilities, the
ongoing stress and the times of grief and sadness to move a carer into
depression. These sessions are designed to explore the complex
interconnectness between caring and depression and consider ways for carers
to find some perspective, manage their symptoms and triggers, stay connected
to support and keep well while balancing everyone's needs and "keeping all
the balls in the air".

Facilitator: Jenny Thompson
Dates: 4 sessions (Mondays) - 26 August, 2, 9, 16 September
Time: 12-2pm
Cost: Free
Venue: DISH (Disability Information Support Hub) meeting room, Oatley Ct,
Belconnen
To Register: 6207 3628 or
CarerSkills@cit.edu.au<mailto:CarerSkills@cit.edu.au>

*Note: By family carers we mean family and friends of a frail older person,
or a person with a disability, chronic illness or mental health issues. Paid
support/care workers are not eligible to attend. For more information,
62073628 or CarerSkills@cit.edu.au<mailto:CarerSkills@cit.edu.au>