Powerful Tools for Caregivers
What is Powerful Tools for Caregivers?
Powerful Tools for Caregivers is a 6-week educational series designed to help family caregivers take care of themselves while caring for a relative or friend. You will benefit from this class whether you are helping a parent, spouse, friend, someone who lives at home, in a nursing home, or across the country. You’ll learn tools to reduce stress, communicate effectively with others, reduce guilt/anger/depression, set goals, problem-solve and take care of yourself.
Quotes from folks who have taken Powerful Tools for Caregivers in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom
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I feel I am a gentler caregiver and that is important to me.
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I learned how to better take care of myself
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(I learned to) accept feelings of doubt/guilt as those shared by others.
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The sharing was absolutely, fantastically, awesome.
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I feel more sure of myself and believe in myself a lot more. I also have less guilt about taking some time for me.
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I understand being a caregiver more and what is/isn’t expected. I also understand that I need time for myself to be the best I can be at caregiving.
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I have more confidence in speaking, listening and reacting in a challenging situation. Also (I now know) I am not alone facing life challenges: there are many agencies & services available to help me.
Upcoming Powerful Tools for Caregivers Classes:
St. Johnsbury, VT. 
- Starting February 21, 2012
Newport, VT. - Starting April 17, 2012
Pre-registration is required.
Call Nancy or Lynn at (802) 748-5182 or 1-800-642-5119 to register.