CAREgiving (Session 1)

Grounded in mindfulness, our online courses offer accessible tools and approaches designed to support caregivers. These sessions directly address the emotional complexities and unique rewards of the caregiving role, helping participants build emotional resilience, and sustain high-quality care with wisdom and compassion.

Program Benefits
● Build Emotional Resilience: Harness mindfulness strategies to feel more empowered and resilient in your caregiving role.
● Effective Stress Management: Acquire practical techniques to manage stress and boost your overall well-being.
● Comprehensive, Structured Learning: Our program is composed of multiple modules, providing a well-structured approach to addressing key facets of caregiving.
● Ongoing Community Support: Participants who complete this course are invited to join weekly, one-hour Caregiver Support Circles – lightly facilitated sessions to help maintain the skills learned while connecting with a supportive community.

CAREgiving Course Overview
This course is designed as three two-hour-long sessions focused on mindful caregiving. Weekly sessions are conducted live via Zoom and include a combination of instructional teaching, guided meditations, small group activities, and open conversation. A computer or tablet with a functional camera and microphone are necessary.

Session 1:
● Self-Care: Using mindfulness to prevent burnout.
● Navigating Big Emotions: Working skillfully with intense feelings

Session 2:
● Compassion in Caregiving: Caring for yourself and others
● Embracing Change and Loss: A mindful approach

Session 3:
● Healthy Boundaries: Establishing emotional balance
● Deepening Connection: A fresh perspective on effective listening and sharing.

“I learned to care for myself, in addition to caring for others, and I learned to be compassionate toward myself. What a gift this class was.” – Course Participant

This class is open to family caregivers in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Presented by Zen Caregiving Project

This class is funded by Contra Costa County Area Agency on Aging.