Press release:
Caregivers are encouraged to register for the free six-week educational series designed to support a parents who are caring for a child, minor or adult, with developmental disabilities. The “Powerful Tools for Caregivers” workshop provides caregiver support while focusing on the unique challenge parents face caring for a child with health or behavioral challenges. The workshop will be held 1-3 p.m., on Mondays from Aug. 7 to Sept. 18, at Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church. It will help you:
- Reduce stress, guilt, anger and depression and improve emotional wellbeing
- Manage your time, set goals and solve problems
- Master caregiver transitions and make tough decisions
- Communicate effectively with the child needing care, family members, doctors and paid helpers
- Develop greater self-efficacy
- Develop awareness and use of community resources
Registration for the educational workshop series is required and space is limited. Register at mtbethel.org/event/powerful-
tools-caregivers/2017-08-07/.
