This November, we offer free-of-charge, an opportunity for unpaid family caregivers to experience a supportive group, at our cozy Caretaker’s Cottage. Group size limited to 8 individuals. Register for one or more sessions by texting Mary, 978-887-4202.
About this program:
STOP & REST (Respite is critical care)
Weekly, November 3 – December 8, 4pm-5:30pm
Our small group healing environment offers:
- An accessible safe place for validation
- Physical-social-emotional-spiritual support
- Sharing opportunities
- Guided relaxation
- Resources
About the group facilitator:
Mary founded Rest-Stop-Ranch after a difficult dementia-care journey. 2010-2011 she became a 200-hour Yoga Teacher at Kripalu Center, with financial support from a scholarship for special populations… Unpaid Family Caregivers is the population she teaches: Meditation, Chair Yoga, Yoga Dance, Restorative Yoga, and Integrated Positional Therapy. MA Pastoral Ministry (Boston College, MA); BA Psychology & German (University of Rochester, NY)
Student Internship Available:
Social Work or Psychology undergrad or graduate students are welcome to apply for this 6-week unpaid student internship. Please complete the Team Member Application and follow instructions to email, mail, or drop-off onsite.
Thanks AI for this summary:
November is National Family Caregivers Month (NFCM) in the United States, a dedicated time to recognize, honor, and support the tens of millions of family members, friends, and neighbors who provide unpaid, around-the-clock care for aging parents, ill spouses, children with disabilities, and loved ones with chronic conditions.