Helping Without Burning Out (family caregivers)

Targeted Clientele: Those who care for someone with special needs or during an illness

Recommended Time: 90 minutes

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  • Can we combine work and caring for someone on a long term basis?
  • How do we care for another without taking on their frustrations or depression?
  • What are the first signs of running out of energy?
  • Do you know the best ways to regain your balance?
  • Do you know how to replenish your energy?

 

Taking care of yourself: a must for all helpers

 

Learn how to:
Recognize the symptoms of physical and mental exhaustion
Accept the limits of your role
Show empathy without absorbing the other’s emotions
• Free yourself from accumulated emotions
Give yourself respite periods without feeling guilty
Dare to express your limits

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