Powerful Tools for Caregivers

Connect with other caregivers, learn tools for self-care, and practice taking better care of ourselves together! Powerful Tools for Caregivers is a 6-week, evidence-based program out of Iowa State University. We are thrilled to bring this program to VDSA families for the first time! Please register by Friday, October 11 so we can ship printed materials to you in time for the first class.

The Highlights:

- 6 weeks (each week builds on the last so attendance is required)
- Thursdays January 16th-February 20th
- 12 noon-1:30 pm (it's ok if the kids are in the background, you can even join us on your lunch break from work)
- virtual on Zoom so you can join us from anywhere
- facilitators: Family Care Director: Jasmine Samuel and Caregiving Support Manager: Sherry Klauer, MSW
-fee $20 (program manual and all materials will be mailed to you prior to the first class)

The Details:

Class One: Taking Care of You
Class Two: Identifying and Reducing Personal Stress
Class Three: Communicating Feelings, Needs, and Concerns
Class Four: Communicating in Challenging Situations
Class Five: Learning From Our Emotions
Class Six: Mastering Caregiving Decisions

**Scholarships available** email Jasmine at jsamuel@virginiadsa.org for more information.