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THE DETAILS:

Caring for a family member or friend with a chronic condition can be physically, emotionally, and financially draining. is a highly effective, evidence-based, self-care education program for family caregivers that builds the skills caregivers need to take better care of themselves as they provide care for others. Caregiver participants learn to minimize the potentially negative impacts of caregiving in a 6-week small-group class series with practical strategies and tools. Classes are highly participatory and mutual support helps to build participants’ confidence and improve caregiver health and wellbeing. Research has found that people who complete a Powerful Tools for Caregivers workshop have:Powerful Tools for Caregivers

• Increased awareness and utilization of local supportive services

• Increased confidence in coping with caregiver demands