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An Education Program by the Medical Social Work Dept.

Registration Form Name/NRIC of Caregiver: D.O.B of Caregiver: Contact Number: Email Address: Home Address: Name/NRIC of Patient: What is your relationship to patient: How long have you been a caregiver to the patient: Type of Accommodation: Private Property

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An Education Program by the Medical Social Work Dept.

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  1. Registration Form • Name/NRIC of Caregiver: • D.O.B of Caregiver: • Contact Number: • Email Address: • Home Address: • Name/NRIC of Patient: • What is your relationship to patient: • How long have you been a caregiver to the patient: • Type of Accommodation: • Private Property • HDB purchased ( ) room • HDB rental ( ) room • Others (please specify): ( ) • If you are interested in the training programme, • Discuss with your IMH Medical Social Worker • Sign Upat MSW Office at Clinic B, GBMC, CWC • Email the completed registration form to Ms Rashida Begum, • Medical Social Worker at rb_mohamed_udin@imh.com.sg or fax to 63851053. • Call us at 63892059 for more details You are not alone… Let us walk with you. Caregivers Training Programme Date : 12th November 2011 (Saturday) Time : 9am to 5pm Venue : Emerald Room, MSW Department, IMH Free of charge An Education Program by the Medical Social Work Dept.

  2. Time Programme Caregivers Training Programme For caregivers of patients with Schizophrenia 0845 – 0915 Registration (Breakfast Provided) 0915 – 1130 “Unraveling the myths of Schizophrenia”- By Dr. Manu Lal, Consultant, IMH 1130 – 1140 BREAK 1140 – 1230 “Unlocking the Silence in Communication” By Ms Michelle Shantini, Medical Social Worker, IMH 1230- 1330 LUNCH (provided) 1330 - 1445 Learning Together in Groups: Bridging the Gaps By Ms Chan Lay Lin, Ms Cheryl Lim, Ms Michelle Shantini & Ms Lee Liang Yi; Medical Social Workers, IMH 1445 - 1545 Helping my loved ones and ME as a caregiver By Ms Rashida Begum, Medical Social Worker, IMH 1545 – 1600 BREAK 1600 – 1700 Learning Together in Groups: Empowering ME as a Caregiver By Ms Chan Lay Lin, Ms Cheryl Lim, Ms Michelle Shantini & Ms Lee Liang Yi; Medical Social Workers, IMH 1700 -1715 Debrief & End of Programme “Not everything that is faced can be changed. But nothing can be changed until it is faced” Caring for someone with schizophrenia is often challenging for families and friends. Caregivers are concerned about their loved one but are often frustrated, angry, and fearful as they attempt to manage the care of the person’s illness. Research has shown that when caregivers are armed with knowledge of schizophrenia and find support, they are able to help their loved one improve treatment results and cope better. • This caregivers training programme provides you an opportunity to learn about: • Causes, symptoms and treatment options for schizophrenia • Share and hear from others on common issues, concerns and challenges faced by caregivers • Ways you can help your loved ones in their recovery process • Effective communication skills with your loved ones • Caregivers fatigue and self care in your care giving journey • Community support and resources Tea breaks and lunch are provided. Printed materials will be issued. Limited vacancies. Please register early.

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