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LANSING -- A free Powerful Tools for Caregivers of Special Needs Children series will be offered 1:30 to 3 p.m. Eastern time via Zoom on Jan. 12, 19 and 26; and Feb. 2, 9 and 16.
Powerful Tools for Caregivers is an evidence-based program designed to equip caregivers with a range of self-care tools to help them reduce personal stress and communicate effectively with family members and healthcare providers. This is a program to help the caregiver take care of themselves while caring for a child, relative or friend, No professional caregivers, please.
Caregivers will benefit from the workshop whether they are helping a child, friend or someone who lives at home, in a home or across the country. Note that this workshop will not focus on specific diseases or hands-on caregiving for the care receiver.
This workshop will give family caregivers tools to:
-- Help reduce stress;
-- Communicate effectively with other family members, doctors and paid help;
-- Take care of themselves;
-- Reduce guilt, anger, and depression;
-- Help relax;
-- Make tough decisions;
-- Set goals and problem-solve.
The workshop covers these topics:
-- Handling stress;
-- Hiring in-home help;
-- Understanding depression;
-- Making legal and financial decisions.
Note that class size is limited and registration required. To register, go to the online link at https://events.anr.msu.edu/PTCKidsJanFeb2022JKT/.