During this webinar, ‘Managing Negative Thoughts and Learning Coping Strategies”, Emma Donald, a Registered Clinical Counsellor, explores the cycles of negative thinking patterns we all can get caught in, how to break these cycles, and coping and self-care tactics to integrate into your life. About our presenter: Emma Donald is a Registered Clinical Counsellor who […]
The Emotional Side of Caregiving
Emotional Boundaries
Wendy Johnstone for our Facebook Live Learning Session. Wendy will discuss the importance of setting emotional boundaries as caregivers and what it really means. Additional resources: Why Boundary Setting is Important for Caregivers How to Set Boundaries as a Caregiver
Strategies for Creating a Stress Free Caregiver Holiday Season
The holiday season can add to the pressures of caregiving bringing with it increased activities and expectations. Often we spend time reflecting on past years and it can bring up the significance of the losses we experience in our caregiving roles. How can you enjoy yourself and at the same time avoid taking on more […]
Coping with Challenging Emotions as a Caregiver
PowerPoint Handout Caregivers have to navigate a host of competing needs every day and COVID-19 has introduced further complexity around life and healthcare decisions. As restrictions in BC are lifted, conflict can arise around which supports to reintroduce. How can a balance be reached? Conflict is a collision of seemingly incompatible needs, drives, wishes or […]
Conquer Your Fears at Every Stage of the Caregiving Journey
Handout Are you prepared for what is to come along your caregiving journey? When you provide care for a sick, disabled or elderly loved one you will face a number of challenges throughout the many stages of caregiving. This learning event will examine the journey caregiving takes us on – no matter when it may […]
Anger, Guilt and the Family Caregiver
Handout Do you ever feel anger toward your life situation and irritated about being the only one to care for your loved one? Do you feel angry about your loved one’s health condition? Do you feel guilty about your anger? Do you feel guilty about living a healthy life when your loved one is ill? […]
Where to Draw the Line: Boundary Setting for Caregivers
Sometimes we have to take the time and ask ourselves “where do I draw the line” when it comes to caregiving. It is important to take a step back and evaluate where our caregiving boundaries lie. This learning event is designed to help caregivers understand how to respect and set boundaries when it comes to […]
Setting Intentions
Setting an intention helps clarify what is most important for the day or in a moment. We hear and validate the stories of caregivers all across BC. Caregiving offers many rewards, however, at times and currently, it can feel and be really challenging. It asks a lot of you. Find out why setting intentions can […]
Managing Caregiver Expectations
We are touching on managing caregiver expectations – with the person we are caring for/living with, with ourselves, and our formal network of care. See an additional tip sheet here. These are significant times of change. If you are needing more resources visit our website at familycaregiversbc.ca