Mindful Caregiving: Strategies to Navigate Stress & Avoid Burnout

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES DIVISION

Providing care in any capacity comes with unique challenges, and the risk of burnout is a common concern. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed and stuck in a cycle of stress, especially when balancing personal and professional responsibilities. If you find yourself caught in this loop, this session is designed for you. In this online video, you’ll discover how mindfulness can serve as a vital tool in your caregiving toolkit. Mindfulness, the practice of paying attention with intention, offers a powerful way to support both yourself and those you care for. This session will introduce new tools and strategies to help you navigate caregiving demands more effectively. Through experiential practices, reflection, and discussion, you will learn to incorporate mindfulness into your daily routine. This will enable you to manage stress better and avoid burnout. Join us to explore how mindfulness can transform your caregiving experience, making it more sustainable and enriching for everyone involved.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the Role of Mindfulness in Caregiving: Explore how mindfulness practices can enhance your caregiving experience, making it more sustainable and fulfilling.

• Develop Practical Mindfulness Skills: Gain hands-on experience with mindfulness techniques that can be seamlessly integrated into both personal and professional aspects of your life.

• Apply Stress-Reduction Strategies: Learn specific tools and strategies to effectively manage the stress and challenges inherent in providing care, ensuring better support for yourself and those you care for.

Presented by: Theresa Skaar, PH.D.

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