Caregiver Respite 4: The Calm Within

Venue

Caregivers: L1 Glasshouse

Members: L2 Canopy

Description

In this meaningful pilot collaboration, join Faridah Ali Chang, Principal Psychologist of Family Empowerment Services at Rainbow Centre, on a guided workshop about self-regulation and finding the calm within, for an improved outlook on navigating life’s challenges and obstacles. Caregivers can look forward to forging new connections with one another through shared experiences, and gain new insight on self-empowerment.

Members will participate in a nature-inspired craft activity conducted by our regular volunteer, Sandy (an art instructor), with support from SSUS volunteers throughout the session. Through the craft activity, members will appreciate natural materials and explore their creativity together.

IMPORTANT

• Only 1 caregiver for the workshop due to limited capacity. (Caregiver can be parent/sibling/helper)
• Members will be supported by friendly SUSS volunteers and staff.

About Faridah Ali Chang, Principal Psychologist

Faridah is a psychologist, trainer, and coach with more than 30 years of experience supporting persons with disabilities and their families. As a Keyworker and Parent Coach with the Family Empowerment Programme (FEP) over the past eight years, she has seen firsthand the importance of empowering parents from the very beginning.

She believes that when parents feel heard, supported, and equipped, they are better able to navigate challenges with confidence, strengthen family relationships, and create lasting positive change.

Sample art work for member’s parallel activity: