Caregiver Support Group
Group Type: Support Group
Goals of the Group:
- To provide a safe space for caregivers of different kinds.
- To offer an opportunity for sharing personal stories and finding a community of people with similar experiences.
- To welcome all parts of the participants, including those that feel difficult emotions while or toward caregiving.
Who Is The Group For?
The group is for individuals who are caring for a loved one and may be experiencing feelings of isolation, guilt, pain, and fear.
Discussion Topics:
- The Challenges of Caregiving
- Self-Care
- Managing Health & Financial Issues
- Stressful Experiences and Emotions
- Changing Roles and Finding Joy
- Silver Linings and Building Support
What Will We Talk About?
We will discuss common caregiving challenges, the importance of self-care, strategies for managing health and financial responsibilities, techniques for handling stress and emotions, and the impact of shifting family dynamics. We will also explore finding joy in caregiving and building a support network.
Glimpse of the Session:
- Session 1: Introduction & The Challenges of Caregiving
- Session 2: Self-Care is Not Selfish
- Session 3: Managing Health & Financial Issues
- Session 4: Stressful Experiences, Strong Feelings, and Frustrations
- Session 5: Changing Roles, Longing, and Finding Joy
- Session 6: Silver Linings, Asking for Help, and Finding Connection
Please note that the session topics, order and other details may be subject to change based on the needs and preferences of the group members and facilitators.
Facilitator Bio:
Facilitator: Sharon George
As a counselor, wife, and pet parent, Sharon deeply values the meaningful relationships in her life. Nature holds a special place in her heart, with a preference for the serenity of water over towering mountains. Exploring new destinations, experimenting with flavors in the kitchen, and expressing her emotions through singing bring her profound joy and fulfillment. Continuous personal growth is a core value that she holds dear. Each day, she strives to evolve into a better version of herself, embracing opportunities for learning, self-reflection, and self-improvement. This commitment to personal development empowers her to better serve others as a counsellor and make a positive impact in both her personal and professional spheres.
By fostering strong connections, embracing nature’s beauty, and pursuing personal growth, she aims to lead a fulfilling and purposeful life that enriches the lives of those around her. Sharon’s areas of expertise encompass confusion in relationships, break-up issues, depression, anxiety, ADHD, addiction, PTSD, panic attacks, overthinking, and self-esteem issues.
As a counselor, wife, and pet parent, Sharon deeply values the meaningful relationships in her life. Nature holds a special place in her heart, with a preference for the serenity of water over towering mountains. Exploring new destinations, experimenting with flavors in the kitchen, and expressing her emotions through singing bring her profound joy and fulfillment. Continuous personal growth is a core value that she holds dear. Each day, she strives to evolve into a better version of herself, embracing opportunities for learning, self-reflection, and self-improvement. This commitment to personal development empowers her to better serve others as a counsellor and make a positive impact in both her personal and professional spheres.
By fostering strong connections, embracing nature’s beauty, and pursuing personal growth, she aims to lead a fulfilling and purposeful life that enriches the lives of those around her. Sharon’s areas of expertise encompass confusion in relationships, break-up issues, depression, anxiety, ADHD, addiction, PTSD, panic attacks, overthinking, and self-esteem issues.
