Caregiver Program
PEP TALKS: Parents Empowering Parents
Transition Support for Parents & Caregivers of Youth Living with T1D
At Diabetes Hope Foundation, we recognize that diabetes impacts parents and caregivers too, so in 2021 we launched our ‘Let’s Talk About It Workshop’ to provide a space for caregivers to come together and talk about the highs and lows of T1D.
With the support of the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF), we have expanded this impactful program for caregivers in the Halton/Peel Regions. Enhancing the original ‘Let’s Talk About It’ workshop, caregivers can now participate in a four-part virtual workshop series focused on getting the tools, information and support they need to navigate the transition to post-secondary school and beyond!
PEP Talks will give parents and caregivers of adolescents with T1D in Halton/Peel Regions the opportunity to find a community of voices to collaborate with as they prepare for their child’s transition from secondary to post-secondary education and from pediatric to adult diabetes care. The PEP Talks workshop series includes:
PEP Talks Funding Announcement November 8, 2023, with special guests Deepak Anand, MPP of Mississauga-Malton and Sarbjeet Saini, representing the Ontario Trillium Foundation as a member of the volunteer Grant Review Team for the Halton-Peel catchment area.
Talking with your Teen: Navigating the Highs and Lows
APRIL 24th@ 6:30 PM (EDT)
Explore how boundaries will shift during the transition years and learn methods to cope as your child with T1D starts post-secondary education and transitions to adult diabetes care.
Sharing Responsibility: How to Foster Interdependence
MAY 21st @ 6:30 PM (EDT)
Consider various ways that you can help your child become more autonomous in their diabetes care, while still providing support where needed.
Building Your Village: Collaboration and Self-Care
JUNE 18th @ 6:30 PM (EDT)
Recognize that the T1D adolescent’s transition will have a significant impact on you and your family and examine ways to cope.
Mindset Matters: Managing Expectations
TBD
Connect with other parents to talk about how a growth mindset can lead to more successful diabetes management while also opening you and your family up to live your best lives without T1D standing in your way.
Transition Workshop for Parents & Students
Workshop @ 6:30PM (EDT)
Join DHF Staff and Student Leaders to learn about how to successfully manage T1D during the transition to post-secondary school, including information about accessing academic accommodations, eating on campus and student health insurance information.