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SUMMARY:Spousal Caregiver Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This monthly support group will provide an opportunity for spousal caregivers of individuals diagnosed with OR suspected of having cognitive impairment to come together to support each other through the caregiving experience. \n  \nLearning Objectives: \n\nOpportunity to share insights with each other related to their personal caregiving experiences\nDiscuss and share different strategies regarding self-care and care for the person they are supporting (including stress\, communication and responding to behavioural and cognitive changes)\nLearn about how others are adjusting to and coping with their caregiving journey\nReceive updated information about dementia and the services available at the Alzheimer Society of Toronto\n\n  \nEvery last Monday of the month from 1:30pm to 3:00pm online using Zoom\n(Zoom information will be provided via email at least 24-48 hours prior to the date) \n  \n*Disclaimer: Registration for this group closes on the Friday prior to the session. Your registration for this session does not apply to future dates. Please check your junk/spam email box if you do not receive the registration confirmation email. If you’re having trouble registering\, please let us know by emailing: intake@alz.to \nPLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS FOR INFORMAL CAREGIVERS/PARTNERS/FAMILY/FRIENDS. If you are a PAID Healthcare Provider\, please see program offerings here: https://alz.to/health-care-professionals/
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/spousal-caregiver-support-group-2/
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SUMMARY:Tuning In: Music & Mindfulness
DESCRIPTION:6-Week Series\, Mondays May 25th – June 29th from 1:30-3:00 PM at St-Andrew’s United Church located at 117 Bloor St East.  \nJoin us for an immersive and playful weekly series exploring music\, mindfulness\, and movement. Each session is crafted to cultivate joy\, support relaxation\, and promote both self-expression and community connection. This series welcomes participants living with mild to moderate dementia or Mild cognitive impairments along with their care team. Music Therapist and Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) Michaela Bekenn will highlight the ways music and mindfulness can support wellbeing across the realms of cognitive\, physical\, social\, emotional\, and spiritual health. Each session will feature an engaging and fun group music-making process including singing familiar and new tunes\, rhythm-games\, and improvised songwriting. Inclusive approaches will be taken to invite participants into mindfulness-based activities such as gentle movement\, accessible meditation\, and calm breathing. Participants will also experience the benefits of a soothing “Sound bath\,” featuring a live soundscape to offer nourishment and ease. Tune in to the song of your heart and let’s celebrate the music of life\, together!  \nPlease note: the content of this session does not intend to substitute for medical advice or formal therapy of any kind. Participants and care-partners assume full liability for their safety and wellbeing throughout each session.  \nMichaela Bekenn (she/they) is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and Music Therapist based in Tkaronto (Toronto). Alongside her practice in healthcare\, she works as a certified sound therapy practitioner\, yoga instructor\, meditation guide\, and singer songwriter. Michaela is a certified facilitator of Compassion-Based Resilience Training and mindfulness for stress reduction\, addiction recovery\, and chronic pain. With an interdisciplinary background in theatre\, music\, dance\, and energy-work\, Michaela brings a holistic\, eclectic\, and playful energy to her practice. She supports people across the lifespan within both community and clinical settings including mental health care\, oncology\, long term care\, palliative care\, paediatric rehabilitation\, and classroom settings where she provides expressive arts programming for neurodiverse youth. Michaela is passionate for approaches to community care anchored within a framework of social justice and collective liberation. Michaela strives to create a welcoming space for folks of all identities to feel seen\, supported\, and nourished. 
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/tuning-in-music-mindfulness/2026-05-25/
LOCATION:St. Andrew’s United Church\, 117 Bloor St E\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4W 1A9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Active Living,Music,Wellness
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