Introduction to Borderline Personality Disorder
Our workshop on Borderline Personality Disorder for family caregivers will address BPD, some of the challenges, and explore what can be done to reduce conflicts.
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Aging Well With Mental Illness
Are you living with a mental health condition and over 55? This workshop will explore managing difficult emotions, boundaries, communicating feelings, self-care, and more.
I’m struggling with my mental health! But who can help me?
If you’re dealing with challenges like anxiety, depression, psychosis, or unresolved trauma, it can be confusing to know which professional could be best for you or for your loved one. And how can you go about finding someone anyway? Here’s a little guide to help you figure it all out.
Write From Your Heart
Our Write From Your Heart workshop provides a safe and welcoming space that promotes healing, support, and empowerment through writing for family caregivers.
Tips for finding a therapist
Finding a therapist can be a real challenge. These tips can help.
How to Make a Zine
Join us to learn how to create your own Zine! This workshop is open to all young family and friends of people with disabilities, chronic illness, or mental health challenges.
Mindful Art: Watercolour
It can be stressful caring for a loved one who is living with mental illness. In this Mindful Art workshop you will learn a fun and easy way to create colourful watercolour artwork that promotes relaxation, mindfulness, and self-care.
Regulating Emotions
Learn strategies to help manage strong emotions in challenging situations as you support a loved one who is living with a mental health issue.
Happy Holidays!
The AMI office will be closed from December 23-January 7 inclusive. We wish you the best for the holiday season and a happy and healthy 2024!
Compassion Fatigue: When Caring Takes its Toll
It is important to feel compassion for yourself as well as others. If you don’t take care of yourself it can lead to compassion fatigue.
