Moving Towards Acceptance: Ontario Virtual Therapy Group for Caregivers of Neurodiverse Individuals

Moving Towards Acceptance

VIRTUAL PSYCHO-EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT

Moving Towards Acceptance is a group therapy program for caregivers led over Zoom.

HOW IT WORKS

We partner with community agencies & private therapy practices to support an intimate group of 8-12 caregivers. We meet weekly for 2-hour virtual sessions, for a total of 4 weeks.

By equipping caregivers with techniques to nurture themselves first, we empower them to choose to live in accordance with the things that are important to them as individuals - even in the presence of painful feelings - so they can continue caring for themselves and their loved ones!

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Caregivers of Neurodiverse Individuals are supported by Virtual Therapy Group Aligned in Kindness Toronto

ALIGNED IN KINDNESS CARES

Moving Towards Acceptance brings caregivers together in an inclusive, accessible virtual space to reconnect gently with themselves (as individuals and as caregivers). This allows the opportunity to slow down, reflect, and reset intentionally.

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Online Inclusive Mindfulness for Caregivers Caring for Someone with a Neurodevelopmental Disability in Ontario

Accessible Therapy for Caregivers Caring for Someone with a Neurodevelopmental Disability in Ontario

BLENDING BEST PRACTICES

Multi-Modality Method

Utilizing a blended approach of best-practices, caregivers can gain renewed compassion and skills to support their own needs and goals, as well as their loved ones.

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Information Package

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Each session includes the following evidence-based therapy approaches:

ACCEPTANCE & COMMITMENT THERAPY

Definition

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a third-wave form of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. It is an empirically-based therapy modality rooted in mindfulness. ACT encourages us to look at the struggles that our minds can create in our lives and teaches us how we can live in a way that we value, working with our minds rather than struggling against them (Mindful Yoga in Practice YTT Manual, Borushok, Gordon & Ferrell, 2018).

Benefits

Exciting new research with caregivers using ACT has shown that ACT training can lower depression levels and can support individuals to build new relationships with their thoughts and feelings – embracing them, as opposed trying to change them or make them go away! (CanFASD Blog, April 22/2020) https://fasdinfotsaf.ca/2020/05/04/acceptance-and-commitment-therapy-for-caregivers/

MINDFULNESS

Definition

Mindfulness means paying attention in a particular way, on purpose, in the present moment, nonjudgmentally. – Jon Kabat-Zinn

Benefits

When we increase awareness of our internal and external worlds, we can respond rather than react to certain situations, and be more present and intentional with others and ourselves. - Davis, D and Hayes, JA 2012. What are the Benefits of Mindfulness. American Psychological Association, Monitor on Psychology. July/August 2012 (http://www.apa.org/monitor/2012/07-08/ce-corner.aspx)

MOVEMENT

Definition

Gentle physical movement, like stretching, allows us to connect the body with the present moment. It is also a simple and accessible way to slow down and practice mindfulness in our daily lives.

Benefits

The benefits of mindful movement are stress reduction, improved sleep, better focus and improvement of overall health and wellbeing. - Davis, D and Hayes, JA 2012. What are the Benefits of Mindfulness. American Psychological Association, Monitor on Psychology. July/August 2012 (http://www.apa.org/monitor/2012/07-08/ce-corner.aspx)

COMPASSION-FOCUSED THERAPY

Definition

Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) teaches us to cultivate skills in compassion and self-compassion, which can help regulate mood and lead to feelings of safety, self-acceptance, and comfort. It has 3 main components: self-kindness, common humanity, and mindfulness. http://www.mindfulcompassion.com/

Benefits

Self-compassion practice is strongly related to mental health and has been shown to protect caregivers from compassion fatigue, and increase satisfaction with one’s caregiving role – by helping offer oneself forgiveness, comfort and maintain a balanced emotional mind! – Kristen Neff, https://self-compassion.org/self-compassion-for-caregivers/

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