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Recap Jan 14 Creative Care

  • Jan 18, 2025
  • 2 min read

Updated: Jan 20, 2025

Hello Wonderfuls!

Here is a recap & resources from the Jan 14, 2025 Creative Care for Caregivers online Gathering.


If you have any questions or would like to book a mini follow-up Zoom call, reply to this email with your preferred date/time & I'll get back to within 2 business days:)


1.LETTING GO

As Caregivers we hold on to so much "emotional stuff" in order to survive the caregiver challenges we face on a daily basis. 

Letting go is not a one-time event; it is a habit that requires consistent repetition to become strong.  The purpose of letting go is not to erase emotions, but to acknowledge their presence and transform your relationship to them. - Yung Pablo

-Book: "Lighter" by Yung Pueblo (6 min watch)


2.CHECKING IN

Caregivers need to check in with themselves to ensure their own needs are met so they can continue to provide care. Caregivers often prioritize the needs of the person they care for over their own, which can lead to physical and mental health issues. 

 

Why it's important

  • Maintain health: Caregivers who take care of themselves can provide better care for longer. 

  • Avoid burnout: Caregivers who don't take care of themselves may become exhausted, overwhelmed, or anxious. 

  • Prevent chronic conditions: Caregivers who don't take care of themselves may be at greater risk for chronic health conditions like high blood pressure, heart disease, and depression. 


 How to check in with yourself

  • Plan time: Set aside time for self-care in your schedule. 

  • Be mindful: Regularly check in with yourself to see how you are doing. 

  • Set boundaries: Set boundaries to make time for exercise, sleep, eating well, and socializing. 

  • Journal: Journaling can help you organize your thoughts and feelings. 

 

Signs of stress 

  • Feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or anxious

  • Having trouble sleeping

  • Feeling sad or hopeless

  • Having frequent headaches or other physical problems


-Creativity Practice - a little video to follow shortly with some handouts:)


3.LISA (CO-FACILITATOR)-FOREST + FOLK

Connect with Lisa from forest + folk for more info on how to use this creativity to understand how your loved one is feeling, especially when they are not able to articulate it.


4.RETREAT IN PORT COLBORNE ONTARIO - FEB 8/9


5.CRITICAL ILLNESS/END OF LIFE DOULA - SUE PHILLIPS

I'm incredibly grateful that Sue has joined our Creative Care for Caregivers Community for some much deserved self-care! Thank you Sue for taking the time to educate us on what you do and why it's so important.


To discover more, please visit https://www.suephillips.ca/ & I encourage anyone who would like to learn more to contact Sue directly.

Phone: 905-630-4193


6.SUZANNE O'BRIEN-DEATH DOULA

Free series for anyone to register - The Good Death Seminar Series



 
 
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