ZOOM – Caregiver Stress and Grief and Compassion Fatigue
This session will give caregivers the tools needed to assess their stress and health levels and what to expect during the course of the disease. **Sponsored by VITAS Healthcare**
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ZOOM – The Saving Power of a Caregiving Journal (and other ways to self-reflect)
When all family caregivers think about are the tasks they have to do next, then they are more likely to feel overwhelmed and lose their sense of themselves. It is important for caregivers to reflect on what they are going through to stand apart from their long lists of chores. In this Teleconnections with a […]
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Online – Guiding Principles to Remain Positive During Caregiving
Family caregivers often benefit from developing guiding principles to help them remain positive even when mired in day-to-day caregiving details. In this interactive workshop with Barry J. Jacobs, Psy.D., a psychologist and co-author of AARP Meditations for Caregivers, we’ll discuss 5 possible principles, including reflecting on the many good things caregivers do, being grateful for […]
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Oh, My Aging Parents! Anxiety and Unhealthy Thinking Patterns
Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions that can be done via Zoom or over the phone for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information important to caregiving. Caregivers will have the opportunity to ask questions as well as hear from other caregivers. Our sessions are geared for the family […]
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Emotional Intelligence Institute: Caregiving through the Lens of Self Awareness
Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions that can be done via Zoom or over the phone for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information important to caregiving. Caregivers will have the opportunity to ask questions as well as hear from other caregivers. Our sessions are geared for the family […]
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Help, I am a “people-pleaser” and it’s killing me!
How many times have you said yes to a request when deep down you either did not have time to do it or did not want to do it? How many times have you put others' needs before your own? Successful caregiving involves balancing your loved one's needs and other family members' needs with your […]
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Trauma and Self-Esteem
How can trauma affect our self-esteem? What are signs of a healthy self-esteem and how can you increase yours? Join Dr. Natalee Oliver as we learn how trauma impacts self-esteem as well as practical strategies on how to improve it.
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Are You a “Control Freak” Caregiver?
No one likes to be called a “control freak.” Yet some caregivers are accused of that by family members who feel marginalized in caregiving activities. In this interactive discussion with psychologist, author, and healthcare consultant Barry J. Jacobs, Psy.D., we’ll discuss differences between responsible caregivers and control freak caregivers who believe only they know the […]
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Unique Tips for Family Caregivers That Will Amaze You
Using examples from her book, Toolkit for Caregivers, Deidre Edwards, RN, will be revealing some amazing caregiver hacks she used when taking care of her husband who was confined to bed and under hospice care for two years. She will be proving down-in-thetrenches, practical hands-on tips that will instantly empower listeners with confidence-boosting ideas to […]
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Mindfulness for Caregiver Stress Reduction
Caregivers deal with stress every day. Research shows that mindfulness, the practice of accepting what is without judgment can lower psychological stress. In this class, you will create a mindful practice that will help you let go, make heartfelt connections and easily reduce acquired stress.
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Caregiving is Not A Cookie Cut Process: Difficult Situations, High Conflict Relationships and Its Impact on You as a Caregiver
Sometimes our lives our already overwhelming and when the role of becoming a caregiver enters the picture often unexpectedly the additional responsibilities around difficult decision making and High Conflict Situations throw a wrench into previously established routines and we become “out of control.” An out of control person in a relationship is in fight, flight […]
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Dear Lucy: Guilt and self-care
Caregiving comes with a complex set of emotions and one big one is guilt. Guilt occurs frequently because caregivers’ expectations are often unrealistic. The session will explore what is guilt, its causes as well as how to cope better with guilt and the importance of self-care.
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Caregiver Stress: What It Is and What You Can Do About It
Caregiver stress is a frequent and real outcome of devoting yourself to ongoing care for your loved one. In this presentation, we will examine the nature of caregiver stress, explore how stress leads to burnout, and review strategies for stress reduction that will produce improved well-being for caregivers. Knowledge gained from the presentation will help […]
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Mindful Solutions for Reducing Caregiver Stress
Caregivers deal with stress every day. Research shows that mindfulness, the practice of accepting what is without judgment can lower psychological stress. In this class, you will discover mindful solutions that will help you.
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From Scars to Stars: Going From Pain to Purpose: A Trauma-Informed Journey for Family Caregivers
This presentation explores the transformative process of turning emotional pain into a liberating sense of purpose. By applying a trauma-informed perspective, we delve into the unique challenges faced by family caregivers, acknowledging their emotional scars while guiding them toward healing and resilience. The session highlights practical strategies and insights to help caregivers navigate their journey […]