Wellness Programs

Mental health and wellness support is essential for caregivers and care providers. We support initiatives that allow people giving care to find opportunities to care for their own well-being.

For Caregivers

Mindfulness for Family Caregivers

As part of our commitment to support the health and wellness of caregivers in Canada, the Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence is working with the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) Azrieli Adult Neurodevelopmental Centre to offer six-week mindfulness programs to learn and practice mindfulness skills for family caregivers, including those who provide care to people with disabilities, those who are aging, and those experiencing a challenging illness.

The program is led by Sue Hutton, a mindfulness teacher with over 30 years of experience. The sessions are designed for participants to learn and practice mindfulness skills to reduce stress and improve their quality of life.

Visit our Events page for upcoming sessions.

Relax, Recharge, Renew

CCCE is working with Destination Toronto – Toronto’s Tourism agency and, Community Living Toronto (CLTO), Reena, Safehaven, to give Toronto caregivers a break.

The Relax, Recharge, Renew initiative offers two-night getaways to Toronto parents or primary caregivers of people with complex care needs. Toronto hotels, restaurants, attractions and other businesses in the tourism and hospitality community provide the donations that make Relax, Recharge, Renew possible; the weekends include car transfers, a two-night hotel stay, tickets to attractions and/or events, and meals.

CCCE coordinates the three disability respite agencies to ensure participating families have access to safe, appropriate, and excellent respite care during their break.

Families who access services through CLTO, Reena or Safehaven can contact their respite coordinator to inquire about their eligibility for the program.

Acceptance and Commitment Training for Adult Siblings

Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT) is a method that allows individuals to develop tools to manage difficult feelings and life events that are beyond their control in a respectful and mindful way.

In partnership with Queen’s University, Siblings Canada is offering six-week ACT training workshops specifically for adult siblings of people with an intellectual disability or autism.

Visit our events page for upcoming programs.

For Care Providers

Mindfulness for Care Providers

As part of our commitment to support the health and wellness of care providers in Canada, the Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence is working with the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) Azrieli Adult Neurodevelopmental Centre to offer six-week mindfulness programs for professionals in the care sector.

The programs are led by Sue Hutton, a mindfulness teacher with over 30 years of experience. The weekly sessions are designed for participants to learn and practice mindfulness skills to reduce stress and improve their quality of life.

Recognizing the differences in the experiences of leaders and care providers, two independent programs are offered through this initiative.

Visit our Events page for upcoming sessions.