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Support Group – For people living with ALS
This support group is for people with ALS. The support group for people living with ALS provides a space to discuss challenges related to the disease: advance care planning, supportive resources, research protocols, mental health, and more. It is a place to share, find support, and inspire hope. When and where How to participate on […]
Support Group – For People living with ALS...
This support group is for people living with ALS, as well as their friends, families, and caregivers. The support group for people with ALS and their families is a caring space where they can discuss their experiences. Covering a variety of topics for both the person with ALS and their loved ones, it provides an […]
Support Group – For Caregivers
This support group is for all caregivers, as well as friends and families of those living with ALS. The support group for caregivers offers a place to rest and discuss the challenges specific to caregiving: new roles, managing emotions, adapting to change, exhaustion, sharing responsibilities, and accepting one’s limitations. In a caring environment, participants can […]
Support Group facilitated in English – For people...
This support group facilitated in English is for all people living with ALS. The support group for people living with ALS provides a space to discuss challenges related to the disease: advance care planning, supportive resources, research protocols, mental health, and more. It is a place to share, find support, and inspire hope. New format […]
In-person Support Group – Lorraine
This support group is held in person and is for all people living with ALS and their caregivers. Created in 2014 by Chantal Lanthier, who is living with ALS, and her husband Jocelyn Théorêt, his caregiver, the support groups in Lorraine aim to break down isolation and allow people living with ALS and their caregivers to […]
Workshop – Addressing ALS in the family: supporting...
ALS affects the entire family, including young people. It is perfectly normal to feel helpless when it comes to discussing the disease and its impact with them. Workshop description During this workshop, Justine McHugh, social worker and clinical director at Deuil Jeunesse, will present concrete guidelines and practical tools for discussing the disease, emotions, and […]
Support Group – For Bereaved
This support group is for bereaved people who have lost a loved one who was affected by ALS. The support group for bereaved provides a safe space to talk about the loss of a loved one. It addresses topics related to grief, such as the stages of grief, beliefs, the legacy of values, and finding a […]
Support Group – For people living with ALS
This support group is for people with ALS. The support group for people living with ALS provides a space to discuss challenges related to the disease: advance care planning, supportive resources, research protocols, mental health, and more. It is a place to share, find support, and inspire hope. When and where How to participate on […]