Tuesday, July 22nd 2025
Mindful Caregiving: Strategies to Navigate Stress & Avoid Burnout
Providing care in any capacity comes with unique challenges, and the risk of burnout is a common concern. It's easy to feel overwhelmed and stuck in a cycle of stress, especially when balancing personal and professional responsibilities. If you find yourself caught in this loop, this session is designed for you.
In this interactive webinar, you’ll discover how mindfulness can serve as a vital tool in your caregiving toolkit. Mindfulness, the practice of paying attention with intention, offers a powerful way to support both yourself and those you care for. This session will introduce new tools and strategies to help you navigate caregiving demands more effectively.
Through experiential practices, reflection, and discussion, you will learn to incorporate mindfulness into your daily routine. This will enable you to manage stress better and avoid burnout. Join us to explore how mindfulness can transform your caregiving experience, making it more sustainable and enriching for everyone involved.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the Role of Mindfulness in Caregiving: Explore how mindfulness practices can enhance your caregiving experience, making it more sustainable and fulfilling.
- Develop Practical Mindfulness Skills: Gain hands-on experience with mindfulness techniques that can be seamlessly integrated into both personal and professional aspects of your life.
- Apply Stress-Reduction Strategies: Learn specific tools and strategies to effectively manage the stress and challenges inherent in providing care, ensuring better support for yourself and those you care for.
PRESENTER
Theresa Skaar
Dr. Theresa B. Skaar (aka Dr. T) is a social psychologist with over 30 years of experience spanning healthcare, corporate, and academic settings. Certified in mind-body medicine and qualified to teach Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), she brings a grounded, relatable approach to stress, aging, grief, and burnout. A former caregiver herself, Dr. T blends research, lived experience, and mindfulness to help others navigate the complexities of caregiving. Through speaking, coaching, and facilitation, she supports individuals and organizations in cultivating clarity, resilience, and human connection—one mindful moment at a time.
1.0 CEU is provided after the presentation
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