Life after stroke events

Seminars and webinars for stroke survivors and whānau

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A stroke can result in a major life change for stroke survivors and their whānau. Register yourself at the bottom of this page to attend one of our upcoming seminars or webinars for some tips to manage life after stroke.

LIFE AFTER STROKE (LAS) EVENTS

ONLINE CAFE GROUP

After a stroke people often have a knock in confidence, and have feelings of sadness, stress, worry and frustration. If these emotions remain for a long time, they could be a sign of depression or anxiety. Around half of all stroke survivors experience depression and/or anxiety after stroke.

Through the experience of other stroke survivors and the knowledge of health professionals, these seminars / webinars will provide tips and strategies to help you manage depression and/or anxiety after stroke. 

What we hope you will gain:

·         Awareness about how to recognise the signs of depression and anxiety

·         Knowledge on why depression and anxiety are common after stroke

·         An overview of ways to treat these conditions and where to go for help

·         Self-help tips for managing depression and/or anxiety.

Join our Facebook group for regular updates & to hear about upcoming events: https://www.facebook.com/share/WpMqEMqxKib4AUD5/

YOUNG STROKE SURVIVORS GROUP

Caring for a family member or a friend who has had a stroke can be a rewarding experience. However, it can also be physically and emotionally exhausting.

Through the experience and insights of other unpaid carers and our Community Stroke Navigators, these seminars and webinars will provide you with tools and ideas to maintain your own wellbeing and deal more effectively with your role as a carer.

What we hope you will gain:

·         An understanding that you are not alone and that finding the role stressful and challenging is normal and a natural process

·         Background to the breadth of issues a carer may be dealing with

·         Practical tips about how to navigate your way as smoothly as possible through each phase of the carer journey (Hospital / rehabilitation, living back at home, transition to respite or residential care)

·         An overview of coping mechanisms that have worked well for others

·         The opportunity to meet others who are caring for someone after stroke.

Find out more here: stroke.org.nz/carer-wellbeing

Please email help@stroke.org.nz to register for one of our upcoming in-person events.