Caregiver’s Retreat

Description

Uncovering the Blessings of the Caregiver Journey – A Day of Retreat & Reflection This autumn, spend some intentional time in sacred community with fellow caregivers being reaffirmed and supported as a caregiver for someone with a long-term illness or condition. This retreat utilizes a lens for understanding and naming the spiritual dimension of the caregiver role and its myriad experiences and is tailored to uplift participants who may or may not provide hands-on care for their loved one, but who are involved in their lives. 

Topics that will be explored are intrinsic to the caregiver journey, especially the necessity of self-care and compassion, burnout, family dynamics, grief, and the often-conflicting emotions that accompany this reality. Throughout the program, participants will be invited to engage in storytelling, prayer/meditation, writing, and other exercises that validate the caregiver’s experience and provide therapeutic tools for the ongoing commitment of caregiving. 

The morning session will envelop the themes of caregiver grief, healing, and hope within each participant’s respective circumstances, while the afternoon session will concentrate on caregiver endurance and renewal. Resources will be offered related to what is examined. 

A journal is a great companion for this program. Lunch is included. Guided by Gordon Creamer. If interested, please register HERE.