Waiting to Exhale (WTE)
On-going, empowering and fun-filled monthly sessions allow participants to examine and better manage the caregiving challenges and stresses that may interfere with he activities of their daily living.
Our Focus is the Well-Being of the Caregiver.
My research shows most caregiver nonprofits’ focus is to help the caregiver manage the care of their loved one. This will be addressed but, WTE is primarily for the well-being of the caregiver.
In this bi-monthly gathering, caregivers learn to:
Recognize and manage stress triggers (i.e., denial, anger, guilt, pride…)
Recognize signs of the onset of burnout
Lessen or alleviate guilt associated with caregiving responsibilities
Lessen or alleviate guilt when taking time for themselves
Develop a greater level of trust and a willingness to use available resources i.e. therapists, adult daycare, outside caregivers, volunteers, and anyone else who can lighten their caregiving load
Incorporate relaxation techniques
Our facilitators are current or previous family caregivers, psychologists, counselors, physicians and community stakeholders
Each facilitator led session is held monthly and lasts approximately two hours.
Small groups ensure each caregiver gets a positive form of communication throughout the week.
Caregivers have sponsors to provide advice, when they’re at a breaking point or when a shoulder or a listening ear is needed.
Sponsors include participants, current or previous caregivers, ministers, counselors etc.
Psychologists act as advisors and periodically facilitate sessions
Yoga, Tai chi, art activities and other relaxation techniques are integrated into the sessions
Participants will have group sessions with psychologist
On-going surveys and post evaluations are utilized to uncover specific needs and concerns to better customize the WTE Sessions.
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There is no fee to participate or receive the services provided, but donations of any amount are graciously accepted.Caregivers caring for loved ones with conditions other than dementia are welcomed if space is available.