What is ACT?

Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT) is a mindfulness and value-based intervention that helps caregivers struggle less with difficult things in your life and helps you to connect with the things that are most important to you.

About the ACT Workshops at Holland Bloorview

Facilitated via Zoom by a caregiver of a child who has complex medical needs and two Holland Bloorview clinicians (a Social Worker and a Psychotherapist).

Workshop Information

Who

For caregivers of children with disabilities and complex health conditions who have received care at Holland Bloorview (age 18 and younger).

When

Six sessions on Wednesday Mornings 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Dates

November 13, 20, 27, December 4, 11, 18, 2024

*Note participants must commit to attending all six sessions to register.

Where

These sessions are virtual and held over zoom.

To Learn more or to register

• E-mail:  ACT@Hollandbloorview.ca and our team will reach out to you!
• Watch: ACT Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SnMcpj18FyA 
• Read: Bloom Article:  https://hollandbloorview.ca/stories-news-events/BLOOM-Blog/accepting-emotions-reduces-depression-stress-parent