SUPPORTING SOMEONE WITH DEPRESSION - A COURSE FOR FAMILY CARERS

SUPPORTING SOMEONE WITH DEPRESSION - A COURSE FOR FAMILY CARERS

CIT Skills for Carers Program is presenting 3 sessions designed to provide
information about depression and available supports as well as an
opportunity to better understand and deal with the issues and challenges
that arise when someone you love is depressed. It is also a chance to meet
other people in similar situations and explore ways to keep going.
Topics covered:

* Understanding depression
* Communicating and connecting effectively
* Responding to difficult symptoms and behaviours
* Services and supports
* Strength for the journey - managing your own stress and balancing
everyone's needs.

Facilitator: Jenny Thompson has worked in the Canberra community for over
25 years as a psychologist, counsellor and trainer. She has a special
interest in mental health, trauma and grief, and how families find
resilience in the face of adversity.

Dates: 3 sessions (Thursdays) - 23, 30 May, 6 June
Time: 2-5pm
Venue: CIT Woden, Ainsworth St Philliip
Cost: free
To Register: 6207 3628 or
CarerSkills@cit.edu.au<mailto:CarerSkills@cit.edu.au>


Note: Skills for Carers provides training for family and unpaid workers in
the ACT. Paid support/care workers are not eligible to attend. For more
information call 6207 3628 or email
CarerSkills@cit.edu.au<mailto:CarerSkills@cit.edu.au<mailto:CarerSkills@cit.
edu.au%3cmailto:CarerSkills@cit.edu.au>>