New Caregiver Group starting!!  Sign Up Today!

Ø    Do you have an aging parent/spouse who needs caregiving?

Ø    Are you noticing feelings of guilt, grief and anger?

Ø    Are you feeling alone or misunderstood in your caregiving role?

Most support groups offer camaraderie, education, and community resource information. This group will do that and help you develop and practice coping skills and identify the tools needed to reduce the emotional challenges you face as a caregiver.

Our group will:

Ø     Give you a safe setting to share your thoughts, feelings and challenges with other caregivers

Ø     Provide therapeutic interventions by a licensed and experienced counselors

Ø     Address emotional issues tied to your caregiving role

Location:         Tempo Medical Building (across from TGI Friday’s)

  12401 Olive Blvd, suite 205

  Creve Coeur, MO 63141

Cost:                 $40/session for the six-session group*

                        *check with your insurance plan as it may cover the cost

Day and time :  2 Mondays/mo, 10:30 am to noon

April 23^rd

May 7^th,  21st

June 4th, 18th

July 9th

OR……

2 Wednesdays/mo, 5:30 pm -7:00 pm         

April 18^th,

May 2,16

June 6^{th ,}  20^th

July 11^th

The groups will be facilitated by Sylvia Nissenboim, LCSW , who has over 25  years’ experience working with caregivers and older adults and their  families. She is a counselor, published author and national trainer/consultant.

Join us! 

Call today to register! 

314-477-3144

 Email   Sylvia@sylvianissenboim.com

It is well- known in the field of aging, that too often, caregivers of persons with Dementia,  Alzheimer’s,  Stroke,  Parkinson’s Disease, for example, overlook their own health and wellness while taking on the care of a family member.  “You can’t take care of others if you don’t take care of yourself” is a common reminder that you will burn out if you don’t improve your life balance, and expand your supports and resources, so you are able to continue for the duration.

A simple to question to answer:

Are you being driven by your caregiving responsibilities, or are you at the wheel??

• “There’s nothing I can do about it….”
• “It’s just the way it is…”
• “I have no time for my own needs…..”

If these sound like your response to that question, its time to get back in the driver’s seat!!

Have you overlooked increasing the following activities, which will help you maintain your health and strength for the long run?

• Exercise
• Nutrition
• Sleep
• Friends, social support
• Enjoyable activity
• Family cooperation and collaboration
• Updated resource information

Getting a handle on these areas will help you maintain your own  health, and sense of balance and well-being.

Coaching to improve YOUR health and wellness while caring for an older family member is critical if you want to be the best you can be.

Telephonic coaching is a great way to start because it doesn’t require leaving the house to start taking care of your own well-being!!