“Developing Resilience” for Caregivers Conference on June 30th, register by June 27th

Saturday, June 30, 2018 9:30am - 3:30pm Intensive Family Support Services (IFSS) of Middlesex County Presents: “Developing Resilience” Keynote Presenter: Robin Eubanks, PhD. See flyer.

Are you a family member, friend or caregiver of someone diagnosed with serious mental illness who struggles to maintain your wellness in your caregiving role? This FREE conference will focus on what you can do to remain optimistic, motivated, and resilient when coping with the illness of your loved one. Resilience is a process, with gradual discovery of personal and unique abilities, rather than a trait, or characteristic, and is vital to one’s wellness enhancement and maintenance. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn new methods to better manage your own stress, and recognize opportunities during which you may build your resilience!

Conference Objectives:  Present information on resilience  Explore strategies that family members can utilize to reinforce their own psychological resilience  Offer practical advice on how to effectively support a loved one with mental illness  Provide a forum for family members and consumers to network

Family and Consumer Feedback Forum Hear from a panel of family members and consumers as they discuss their stories of resilience, their experiences of various challenges, lessons learned along the way, and their processes of successful adaptation to life’s tasks in the face of numerous adverse conditions!

Seating is limited!

Please call IFSS at 732-235-6184 to register, not later than Wednesday June 27, 2018 ~ Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided ~ Consumers are welcome to attend ~

Location: Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care, 151 Centennial Avenue, Piscataway, NJ 08854

Directions I-287 North: Take Exit 9 (River Rd.) Make a LEFT off of exit onto River Rd and then at 2nd light make LEFT (jug handle for Centennial Avenue). Go about 1/8 of mile. The first light is for Embassy Suites. Make the next LEFT (Kingsbridge) and then turn left into our parking lot. Complimentary parking is available in the lot. I-287 South: Take Exit 9 (River Rd.) Make a RIGHT off of exit onto River Rd and then at 1st light make LEFT (jug handle for Centennial Avenue). Go about 1/8 of mile. The first light is for Embassy Suites. Make the next LEFT (Kingsbridge) and then turn left into our parking lot. Complimentary parking is available in the lot. Route 18 North: Take Route 18 North over the John Lynch Bridge to River Rd./Highland Park exit. At the end of the exit you will make a RIGHT turn onto River Rd. (heading towards Piscataway). The 8th light will be Centennial Ave. and you will make a RIGHT. Go about 1/8 of mile. The first light is for Embassy Suites. Make the next LEFT (Kingsbridge) and then turn left into our parking lot. Complimentary parking is available in the lot Garden State Parkway/NJ Turnpike: Take to I-287 and proceed as above.