Caregiver's Conference

Zoom Virtual Caregiver’s Conference Workshop

Wednesday, October 21, 2020 - 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm

Caring for Yourself When Every day is Stressful: "How do I Stay Resilient?"

Guest Presenter: Dr. Donna McCarten White

The purpose of this workshop is to present strategies for self-care. People who care for others in a caring capacity often neglect their needs for wellness. This interactive seminar will identify common stressors that impact the health of the caregiver. Discussion will involve methodologies for Wellness, Recovery and a renewed sense of identity in their own lives.

Dr. McCarten White is the statewide Chairperson of the Massachusetts Nurses Association Addictions Council, and oversees the Peer Assistant Program for Professionals seeking help in recovery. She is certified by the Green Cross Foundation as an educator and therapist in Compassion Fatigue and is a specialist in Addictive Disorders, Compassion Fatigue and Vicarious Traumatization in Healthcare Professionals. She has lectured nationwide at many facilities and agencies and is a recognized leader in the field of Addictions, Impaired Practice, Family Care, Peer Assistance, as well as Healthcare Professional Stress.

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What the Coalition of Caring is All About.

The coalition was created in October of 2006. Its mission is to promote and strengthen the well being of caregivers who provide care for a disabled or ill child, adult or senior. This Coalition is comprised of organizations that support the elderly, children with disabilities, adults with disabilities, hospice patients and the chronically ill. It is our intention to continue to invite interested organizations to our committee as we continue our community outreach.

Caregivers comprise an often forgotten and underserved population of individuals who provide millions of dollars worth of unpaid direct care and support. Due to the constant demands of their caregiving role, they often have little time, energy or resources to take a stand or take care of themselves. Therefore our initiative will bring to the forefront of the community and the state the unrecognized value of these people who perform the task of caring. The coalition realizes that these “invisible” people are not easily noticed or detected; they are inconspicuous due to their responsibilities as caregivers; they often lack support, and have a very real need to feel valued.

If we don’t take care of the caregiver, then who will take care of the person in need at home when the caregiver can no longer fill that role?

The goals of the Coalition for the conference are to:

Provide caregivers with practical skills that can be used in daily in caregiving responsibilities.
Provide current information on supportive services and resources.
Offer the opportunity for emotional support and recognition of family and unpaid caregiver.
Raise community awareness and outreach on caregiving issues