Conférence gratuite.

Conférencier : Éric Couto, M.S.S., T.S. Travailleur social et doctorant en service social École de travail social et criminologie de l’Université Laval Membre du Réseau Masculinités & Société

À chaque année, les médias font état de cas de violence grave survenus en contexte conjugal. Souvent, les situations se ressemblent et on entend souvent le voisinage dire qu’il ne l’a pas vu venir. Alors que certains auront longtemps pensé qu’il s’agissait de tensions normales dans le couple, d’autres auront hésité à intervenir, ne sachant trop que faire. Considérant que la prévention de la violence conjugale est l’affaire de l’ensemble de la société, la présente conférence propose de sensibiliser les participants à ce phénomène social, notamment en le distinguant de simples conflits, mais également en proposant des pistes d’actions, tant pour les victimes, les auteurs des comportements violents ainsi que leurs proches.
Points développés :
Qu’est-ce que la violence conjugale ?
Distinguer la violence conjugale d’un conflit de couple ;
Que faire si moi ou l’un de mes proches se trouve dans une relation violente en tant qu’auteur de violence ou en tant que victime ?

Care for the Caregiver

Lise Leblanc, author and registered psychotherapist

Whether professional or personal, caregiving can be physically, mentally, and  emotionally exhausting. The chronic stress of these roles and responsibilities can become overwhelming and lead to burnout. In this workshop, you will learn the importance of making yourself a priority, including how to take charge of your own wellness needs through healthy adjustments to your thoughts, emotions, and actions. You will leave this workshop with a whole new awareness of yourself and a renewed commitment to making positive changes to your caregiving situation.

As a therapist for over twenty years, Lise Leblanc has seen the devastating effects that caregiving can have on people, especially when they are not taking care of themselves. She also has first-hand experience from her own caregiving journey. She was the main caregiver for her grandmother who had Alzheimer’s disease after her grandfather died suddenly.

Limited space. For more information and to register please visit the event webpage http://bit.ly/BeyondDyingMarch5

This is an open discussion about death without a specific agenda. It is a respectful and confidential safe space where people can express their views and feelings without intention of gathering agreement or establishing any course of action. Please note that this is a discussion group, not a support or grief group.

Join us to raise awareness of death with a view of helping people to make the most of their lives.

This event is free and open to everyone! Refreshments provided. Donations accepted. Registration encouraged but not required.

For more information visit the event webpage (http://bit.ly/NorthBayDeathCafe), email nearnorth.seniors.connections@gmail.com or call the office at 705-497-9239.