Building Resilience

MSU Extension’s Miloni Rathod teaches workshop to C.H.A.I. Project participants.

Taking care of a loved one—whether an aging parent, a person with special needs, or an individual with chronic health needs—is among the most precious gifts we can offer. Caregivers can often face a unique set of challenges, from burnout to feelings of guilt.

As we move through the winter season, it’s even more important for all of us to maintain our health. Participants of CCF’s C.H.A.I. (Caregiver Helping Aid Initiative) took advantage of a recent presentation called, “Maintaining Health During Challenging Times and Building Resilience.”

Delivered through CCF’s collaboration with MSU Extension, Educator Milona Rathod shared ways to recognize the causes of burnout, challenges related to stress, and how to create personal resilience through a number of tools.

Attendees practiced mindfulness and breathing techniques to combat stress and incorporated short sessions of meditation to create an ongoing practice of self-care. Prioritizing and promoting the self-care of caregivers allows them to stay healthy and to continue caring for their loved ones.