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UID:21@kapwb.ca
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260913T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260913T151500
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URL:https://kapwb.ca/events/supporting-someone-with-depression-without-bur
 ning-out/
SUMMARY:Supporting Someone with Depression (Without Burning Out)
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Community Discussion\nSupporting someone who is living 
 with depression can be deeply meaningful—but it can also be emotionally 
 demanding. This virtual discussion provides caregivers\, family members\, 
 and supporters with practical tools to offer compassionate support while a
 lso protecting their own well-being.\nGuided by a mental health profession
 al or experienced facilitator (to be announced)\, this interactive worksho
 p will:\n\n\n 	Explore common responses that can unintentionally make conv
 ersations about depression more difficult\n 	Introduce simple communicatio
 n skills such as active listening\, validation\, and supportive questionin
 g\n 	Discuss how to have safer conversations when someone expresses hopele
 ssness or suicidal thoughts\n 	Highlight the importance of healthy boundar
 ies and recognizing signs of caregiver burnout\n 	Help participants reflec
 t on practical ways to support a loved one while maintaining their own men
 tal and emotional balance\n\nParticipants will also have opportunities to 
 reflect on real-life situations and begin outlining a simple\, personal su
 pport approach they can use at home.\nThis session is designed for family 
 members\, partners\, caregivers\, friends\, and colleagues who are support
 ing someone experiencing depression or emotional distress.\nThe discussion
  will be held in a respectful\, supportive learning environment. Participa
 nts may engage at their comfort level and will leave with practical conver
 sation tools and information about KAPWB programs and support resources.\n
 Disclaimer: Events may be rescheduled or cancelled due to speaker availabi
 lity or registration levels. Registered participants will be notified of a
 ny changes. Thank you for your understanding.
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