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Taking Care of Yourself
as a Parent of a Child with Complex Needs
Taking Care of Yourself as a Parent of a Child with Complex Needs
Join us as Gunjan and Ivona speak about their experiences as parents of children with complex medical needs. Learn about the importance of taking time for yourself, tips on how to make time for selfcare, and how to avoid feeling guilty about seeking help for yourself when most of your attention has been on your family and fulfilling the needs of those you love.
What you will learn
- The importance of taking time for yourself
- Strategies for balancing individual and family health
- Tips and tricks on how to make time for self care
- How to avoid feeling guilty while taking time for yourself
A BIG THANK YOU TO THE SPONSORS OF THIS EVENT
Nice to meet you, I’m Gunjan!
I am a proud mother of an individual with autism. Through the journey & joy of raising my son with autism, I have acquired lived experience that has motivated me to help others. I’m a mentor at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, and an advisor with ECHO Ontario Autism, Family Partner with Autism Speaks, and PFAC member with Ontario Health.
Balancing your own needs and your family's needs can be difficult, but I have learned it is crucial for everyone involved.
Nice to meet you, I’m Gunjan!
I am a proud mother of an individual with autism. Through the journey & joy of raising my son with autism, I have acquired lived experience that has motivated me to help others. I’m a mentor at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, and an advisor with ECHO Ontario Autism, Family Partner with Autism Speaks, and PFAC member with Ontario Health.
It was hard to find time for myself while I was focused on helping my son, but over time I settled into routines that have made caring for myself easier.
Hi! I’m Ivona!
Ivona is a parent to a 7 year old with spinal cord injury. She is an advocate for children with disabilities, volunteering at Holland Bloorview providing her expertise to the Quality Committee and as a member of the Advisory Council, and as a facilitator at University of Toronto for Social Work & Disability Practice Masters course.
Hi! I’m Ivona!
Ivona is a parent to a 7 year old with spinal cord injury. She is an advocate for children with disabilities, volunteering at Holland Bloorview providing her expertise to the Quality Committee and as a member of the Advisory Council, and as a facilitator at University of Toronto for Social Work & Disability Practice Masters course.
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