API Care and Counselling is happy to organise this workshop to help participants learn about caregiver stress in challenging times
Equip yourself with valuable skills to better manage caregiver stress and improve a family’s well-being. The workshop explores the multiple stressors families face in Singapore, the signs of caregiver burnout, and practical steps to manage caregiver burden. You will also learn to use screening tools to assess your mental well-being objectively
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Understanding the multiple stressors that families undergo in Singapore
- Recognising the signs and risks of burnout in caregivers to children with needs and vulnerable
adults - Using screening tools for depression, anxiety, and stress as an objective self-assessment tool
- Adopting practical steps to manage caregiver burden
- Participative learning from case studies
Who Should Attend
- Family members or friends providing care to children with special needs or vulnerable adults
- Professionals or volunteers seeking to develop interviewing skills
- Teachers, educators or community workers interested in understanding family dynamics
- Anyone interested in learning practical steps to support vulnerable families
About the Speakers
Mr. Joseph Chan
EdD (studies), Master (Social Work), MA (Pastoral Studies), GradDip (Social Work), BPsy, BBA
Joseph has worked in the social service sector for more than 20 years. In his time as a social worker and head of a Family Service Centre, he saw the impact that conflictual family relationships, addictions, and financial issues can have on family life. He also has the experience of heading the Family Resource Centre and worked with ex-offenders in their personal rehabilitation journeys. Between 2016 and 2018, he chaired the Family Violence Work Group for the Ang Mo Kio Region. He is a registered social worker with the Singapore Association of Social Workers.
Ms. Jacinda Tan
MA (Applied Psychology), BA Hons (Social Science)
Jacinda has worked in the social service sector for more than 15 years and has been engaged in
both children and youth work. Her rehabilitation and protection work has covered youth-at-risk,
protection of children, offending youths and adults, including those with mental illness. She
currently leads a team at work and supervises social work interns.
Registration
Please register using this form.
CLOSING DATE FOR REGISTRATION: 27 Mar 2024
NOTE:
- Your place in the workshop will only be secured when payment is received.
- Payment needs to be received at least 2 working days before the workshop.
- Please note that there will be no refunds should you be unable to attend the workshop. However, your place on the workshop can be replaced by another person in such circumstances.
- Please contact the organiser for more enquiries.