Caregiver Training, Compassion Fatigue: Understanding the Cost of Caring, Tuesday, June 17th, 1:00pm – 3:00pm, Senior Services Building, 4700 Dublin Ave, Midland.
Caregivers face unique challenges in coping with day-to-day exposure to stress. This presentation is designed to help identify these challenges and map out effective strategies to cope with second-hand trauma. In this session, Diana Julian, Bereavement Coordinator at MidMichigan Home Care, will address the causes and signs of compassion fatigue and help you develop a plan to keep yourself well. Diane has a passion for empowering families and individuals. Join her to get the important information you need as you work to find ways to nurture yourself.
For all caregiver classes, if you are caring for another person and are not previously registered with Senior Services as a caregiver, please plan for a few extra minutes on the phone for registration or to arrive 15 minutes early to fill out a brief form. Call 633-3700 to register. If requesting respite care, notify when registering.