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: Ami Patel
Hi, I’m Ami, and I’m so glad you’re considering therapy. I am a trauma-informed therapist since 2018. When I first started therapy as a client, I was really nervous. I knew the therapist was experienced, but I was still worried about how it would go. Even when the session started, I couldn’t shake off the nervousness because they seemed so serious. They didn’t smile or acknowledge my awkwardness, which made me feel even more uneasy. That experience really shaped what I wanted to do. I knew I wanted to create a warm, comforting, and very human space for my clients. A place where they’d feel at ease from the very first session. Therapy already faces challenges like stigma and fear, so my goal is to make it simpler and more approachable. When it comes to mental health, we all tend to operate across three main areas-our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors-but each of us leans into these in different ways. Some people are more action-oriented and respond to challenges by doing, while others are more emotionally driven, making sense of the world based on how they feel. In the early sessions, I like to get a sense of where the client naturally sits along this spectrum, and then tailor the approach to fit their needs. Whether you’re navigating stress, overthinking, anxiety, body image issues, relationship issues or trauma, or simply feeling lost- I’m here to support you, every step of the way.
Hi, I’m Ami, and I’m so glad you’re considering therapy. I am a trauma-informed therapist since 2018. When I first started therapy as a client, I was really nervous. I knew the therapist was experienced, but I was still worried about how it would go. Even when the session started, I couldn’t shake off the nervousness because they seemed so serious. They didn’t smile or acknowledge my awkwardness, which made me feel even more uneasy. That experience really shaped what I wanted to do. I knew I wanted to create a warm, comforting, and very human space for my clients. A place where they’d feel at ease from the very first session. Therapy already faces challenges like stigma and fear, so my goal is to make it simpler and more approachable. When it comes to mental health, we all tend to operate across three main areas-our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors-but each of us leans into these in different ways. Some people are more action-oriented and respond to challenges by doing, while others are more emotionally driven, making sense of the world based on how they feel. In the early sessions, I like to get a sense of where the client naturally sits along this spectrum, and then tailor the approach to fit their needs. Whether you’re navigating stress, overthinking, anxiety, body image issues, relationship issues or trauma, or simply feeling lost- I’m here to support you, every step of the way.
