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February 2025 – Newsletter
Happy February to everyone in the Home Sharing community! Happy Lunar New Years to those whose celebrate!
We have been very busy at the HSSSBC planning events, speakers & opportunities for you to provide your input to make a difference in home sharing.
Important dates in February:
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Valentine’s Day – February 14
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Family Day – February 17
Open Future Learning
Did you know as a home sharing provider that you and your respite worker are eligible to receive free training from the comfort of your home through Open Future Learning?
Email us to learn more: info@homesharingbc.ca
Psychological First Aid Using the RAPID Model
Looking to enhance your psychological first-aid skills? Check out Johns Hopkins Open Education Lab for their online course on using the RAPID model for psychological first aid. Whether you’re a home sharing provider, caregiver, or simply curious, this resource offers actionable strategies to handle psychological crises effectively.
Date: Ongoing, self-paced
Format: Online
Cost: Free
Duration: 6 hours
Register: Click here to register for the Psychological First Aid Course
Resource:
A Way with Words and Images: Guide for Communicating with and About Persons with Disabilities
This GUIDE supports communication about:
- persons with disabilities
- types of disabilities
- disability-related items
Additional Resources: