While you are working tirelessly as a caregiver to ensure your loved ones’ needs are taken care of, your needs are to be taken care of too. Don’t fight this battle alone, here is a list of resources we have compiled so that you can receive the support you need.
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Caregiver Asia | Caregiver Group – NTUC LearningHub – Communicating Properly Online Caregiving Course | Suitable for freelance caregivers without paid caregiving experience and/or those looking to increase their communication skills. This course will better equip you with good communication skills that you can maximise during your caregiving sessions. This practical online course will help discover what your communication preferences are and how to recognize the preferences of others. |
Caregiver Alliance Limited (CAL) | The C2C PMHI Programme is CAL's signature training programme. It is a fully-funded 12-week course for caregivers of Persons with Mental Health Issues (PMHIs), and is held at locations all over Singapore. Topics include:
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CAL has launched a 8-session Programme for Young Caregivers (YCG) of Persons with Mental Health Issues (PMHIs). Age criteria: 15-35 years old Topics include:
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This introductory talk explores what a shared understanding of trauma entails, its prevalence in Singapore, and how trauma can be caused by an event like the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants also learn how to identify trauma in children and youth caused by Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) | ||
Trauma Informed Care Workshop for Parents and Caregivers (4 hours) | This workshop helps parents and caregivers how to integrate trauma informed care into their interactions with children and youths, as we help you understand:
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Support Groups
Physical
Caregiver Welfare Association Support Group
Club HEAL Support Group
Online
Caregivers Connect Facebook group
Singapore Association for Mental Health Facebook page
Counselling Services
Care Corner counselling
SAMH Insight Centre
Promises SG
Staying Sane 101
Talk Therapy
Singapore Counselling Centre
Quick Resources
AIC's Top 5 Caregiving Resources
AIC's Top 5 Caregiving Resources for mental health conditions
