Caring Conversations: Practicing positivity and self-care through art
Caring Conversations is an online forum for care partners of people living with dementia to learn from experts, share concerns and ask questions.
Join a conversation with social worker Lucy Barylak and professional coach and educator Joanne Besner about topics that are important to care partners. After a short educational presentation by the hosts, there will be an opportunity to share your own concerns and ask questions.
Lucy is a Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾-educated social worker and Joanne is a former healthcare program manager. Both have many years of experience working with care partners.
The Caring Conversations webinar platform will permit people to participate online and by telephone. When you register, you will be provided with a link to join online, and a phone number if you prefer to call in. You will need to register online to receive the link and call-in number.
Below is information on our next episode of Caring Conversations:
Topic: Practicing positivity and self-care through art
November 12, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. ET
Lucy and Joanne will focus on the importance of positivity and the healing power of art as a powerful medium to improve caregiver well-being. For this special Caring Conversation, we have invited art specialist Cynthia van Frank to talk about a series of paintings that she has created to reflect her personal journey as a caregiver to her mother who grapples with dementia.
For more information, please visit our website or send an email to: dementia [at] mcgill.ca
