SCALE Together: An In-Person Mental Health and Wellbeing Program for Caregivers in Northumberland

SCALE Together: Nurturing Mental Health & Wellness for Caregivers

Caregivers across Northumberland are invited to participate in SCALE Together (Supporting Caregiver Awareness, Learning and Empowerment), an in-person program designed to support caregiver mental health, resilience, and well-being. Offered this winter through a partnership between the Northumberland Family Health Team (NFHT), the Ontario Health Team of Northumberland (OHT-N), Seniors Care Network, and the Ontario Caregiver Organization (OCO), SCALE Together provides caregivers with practical tools, shared learning, and meaningful peer connection.


Date: Tuesdays - February 3 to March 31

Time: 12:00 to 1:30pm

Location: Sessions are held in person at Ed’s House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre (1301 Ontario Street, Cobourg)


The program combines psychoeducational webinars with facilitated, in-person group discussions that allow caregivers to reflect on weekly topics and connect with others who share similar experiences.


SCALE Together focuses on common and often challenging caregiving emotions, including burnout, guilt, overwhelm, grief, anger, isolation, and identity loss. Weekly topics include resetting within the caregiving journey, managing stress through the power of noticing, navigating grief and helplessness, setting boundaries, and rediscovering oneself through self-compassion. Participants also receive workbooks offering practical strategies, tools, and resources to help them cope more effectively with caregiving demands.


In addition to group learning, participants have optional access to free and confidential online group and/or individual counselling through the Ontario Caregiver Organization. To receive the maximum benefit from counselling supports, caregivers are encouraged to attend the weekly webinars. Space is limited, and registration is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.


To register or learn more – contact the Northumberland Family Health Team:
Phone: 289-252-2139

Email: info@nfht.ca


If you cannot attend in-person and would like to participate, you can register directly through the Ontario Caregiver Organization for their virtual option. More Information & Registration Link


Caregivers who may have missed the first session are still welcome to join the remaining weeks.

 

Caregivers can also access the Ontario Caregiver Organization’s 24/7 Helpline at 1-833-416-2273 for additional support.

 

Weekly Topics:

Week 1: “I feel burned out”: Resetting within your Caregiving Journey

Week 2: “I feel like I am not doing enough”: Challenging Feelings of Guilt and Failure

Week 3: “I feel overwhelmed”: Managing Caregiving Stress through the Power of Noticing

Week 4: “I don’t know how to change things”: Navigating Grief and Helplessness in Caregiving Relationships

Week 5: “I feel angry and resentful”: Navigating Difficult Emotions within Caregiving Relationships

Week 6: “Who am I aside from being a caregiver?”: Rediscovering Yourself by Embracing Self-Compassion

Week 7: “I feel like nobody appreciates me”: Setting Boundaries within the Caregiver Relationship

Week 8: “I feel alone”: Creating Meaningful Connections

*NEW!* Q&A Week 9: “I still have so many questions” with Michal Goldstein

 

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