SelfCare4Caregivers

www.SelfCare4Caregivers.org is an online community affiliated with www.POCWASN.org (Parents of Children with All Special Needs).

SCC offers support and resources for caregivers and parents regarding the importance of self-care.

02/20/2023

This is proof there is healing through writing. It was part of my process.

Can you see it in my smile?

Timeline photos 01/16/2023

Healthy meals for your children start with you.

Often children feel pressured by their friends and family to make unhealthy
choices. One way to help kids make healthy choices is by providing them with the right
information, like easy-to-understand guides and resources on how to make healthier choices.

You can read the newest blog on Selfcare 4 Caregivers on tips for healthy eating for kids.

Timeline photos 12/22/2022

How are you caring for yourself this holiday? In this blog post, you will receive the resources to help you care for yourself during the holidays.

Caregiver Support Groups Near Me 09/27/2022

If you’re a or know someone, you must know that you’re not alone. http://ow.ly/aGxI50KN52T

Caregiver Support Groups Near Me By Jennifer McDougall If you’re a caregiver or know someone, you must know that you’re not alone. There are millions of caregivers out there who can relate to what you’re going th…

How to Achieve a Restful Night’s Sleep When You’re Grieving 09/26/2022

You’ve recently lost a loved one. After the service, you were grateful for everyone’s shared memories, but now grief has set in. http://ow.ly/aGrh50KN4ZX

How to Achieve a Restful Night’s Sleep When You’re Grieving By Daniel Sherwin You’ve recently lost a loved one. After the service, you were grateful for everyone’s shared memories, but now grief has set in. As a result, you’re having trouble sleeping. Grief…

The Best Ways to Cut Costs and Still Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle 09/25/2022

Many people think healthy living in Reseda is expensive. But it doesn’t have to be. Here are some great tips to save money while still living a healthy lifestyle. http://ow.ly/9kYu50KN4Y4

The Best Ways to Cut Costs and Still Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle By Virginia Cooper Many people think healthy living in Reseda is expensive. But it doesn’t have to be. Here are some great tips to save money while still living a healthy lifestyle. Cut Out P…

Self-Care for Kids: Simple Ideas for Big Results 09/24/2022

Adults are no strangers to daily stress and anxiety. And we understand how essential self-care is for maintaining our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. http://ow.ly/MSkm50KN4X9

Self-Care for Kids: Simple Ideas for Big Results By Janice Russell Adults are no strangers to daily stress and anxiety. And we understand how essential self-care is for maintaining our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. But the truth is …

Fun and Therapeutic Activities for Alzheimer’s Patients 09/23/2022

There are many fun and engaging activities that patients with can do to improve their health and quality of life. You just have to know what those activities are. https://selfcare4caregivers.org/2022/09/23/fun-and-theraputic-activities-for-alzheimers-patients/

Fun and Therapeutic Activities for Alzheimer’s Patients By Jennifer McDougall Alzheimer’s is a disease that affects millions of people and their families. The cause of Alzheimer’s is still unknown, but researchers are working hard to find wa…

How to Comfort Someone Grieving 09/23/2022

is an incredibly personal experience. We all grieve differently, and no one else can tell us how to feel or what to do. But some things have helped me through the most challenging moments of my own grief journey, so I thought I’d share them here. https://selfcare4caregivers.org/2022/09/23/how-to-comfort-someone-grieving/

How to Comfort Someone Grieving By Jennifer McDougall Grief is an incredibly personal experience. We all grieve differently, and no one else can tell us how to feel or what to do. But some things have helped me through the most c…

Self-Care for Family Caregivers 09/22/2022

When caring for someone else, you need to make sure that you are taking care of yourself. http://ow.ly/PsLL50KN4UI

Self-Care for Family Caregivers By Jennifer McDougall When caring for someone else, you need to make sure that you are taking care of yourself. So it’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day activities of your loved one th…

The Importance of Yoga and Meditation for Caregivers and Seniors 09/21/2022

Yoga is one of the few exercise routines focusing on developing unity and harmony between the mind and body. It is a way to balance the mind, body, and spirit. http://ow.ly/QlM850KN4Sr

The Importance of Yoga and Meditation for Caregivers and Seniors By Virginia Cooper Yoga is one of the few exercise routines focusing on developing unity and harmony between the mind and body. It is a way to balance the mind, body, and spirit. Meditation is a wa…

Self-Care for Dementia and Alzheimer’s Caregivers 09/20/2022

You’re not alone. As a caregiver, you have a lot to juggle: managing your loved one’s care, finances, estate planning, dealing with doctors and other medical professionals, making sure you have time for yourself—and the list goes on.
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Self-Care for Dementia and Alzheimer’s Caregivers You’re not alone. As a caregiver, you have a lot to juggle: managing your loved one’s care, finances, estate planning, dealing with doctors and other medical professionals, making sure …

Fun Activities For Children on the Autism Spectrum 09/20/2022

When you’re a parent of a child with autism, you may feel like there’s nothing to do. Your child may be anxious and overwhelmed by the world around them, so they can’t enjoy activities other kids love.
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Fun Activities For Children on the Autism Spectrum When you’re a parent of a child with autism, you may feel like there’s nothing to do. Your child may be anxious and overwhelmed by the world around them, so they can’t enjoy activ…

The Best Ways to Cut Costs and Still Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle 09/16/2022

Many people think healthy living in Reseda is expensive. But it doesn’t have to be. Here are some great tips to save money while still living a healthy lifestyle. http://ow.ly/HUpe50KBkl5

The Best Ways to Cut Costs and Still Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle By Virginia Cooper Many people think healthy living in Reseda is expensive. But it doesn’t have to be. Here are some great tips to save money while still living a healthy lifestyle. Cut Out P…

Timeline photos 09/16/2022

“A smile is the light in your window that tells others that there is a caring, sharing person inside.” -- Denis Waitley | www.SelfCare4Caregivers.org

Timeline photos 09/14/2022

As you go through the struggle of change, remember that it's a part of growing. You will be stronger for it. www.SelfCare4Caregivers.org

Self-Care for Kids: Simple Ideas for Big Results 09/14/2022

You’ve come to the right place if you want to help your child learn helpful self-care techniques, coping skills, and emotional management tactics. http://ow.ly/Ykia50KBkg2

Self-Care for Kids: Simple Ideas for Big Results By Janice Russell Adults are no strangers to daily stress and anxiety. And we understand how essential self-care is for maintaining our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. But the truth is …

Self-Care for Family Caregivers 09/12/2022

By caring for yourself, you will be better able to care for others. http://ow.ly/fuUB50KBkbV

Self-Care for Family Caregivers By Jennifer McDougall When caring for someone else, you need to make sure that you are taking care of yourself. So it’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day activities of your loved one th…

Timeline photos 09/11/2022

“Although the days are busy and the workload is always growing, there are still those special moments when someone says or does something and you know you’ve made a difference in someone’s life.” - Diane McKenty | www.SelfCare4Caregivers.org

The Importance of Yoga and Meditation for Caregivers and Seniors 09/10/2022

is one of the few exercise routines focusing on developing unity and harmony between the mind and body. http://ow.ly/3FEW50KBk6t

The Importance of Yoga and Meditation for Caregivers and Seniors By Virginia Cooper Yoga is one of the few exercise routines focusing on developing unity and harmony between the mind and body. It is a way to balance the mind, body, and spirit. Meditation is a wa…

Fun Activities For Children on the Autism Spectrum 09/09/2022

There are many fun things you can do together as a that are specifically designed to engage your child with and help them develop social skills and self-confidence. http://ow.ly/MNWr50KBk12

Fun Activities For Children on the Autism Spectrum When you’re a parent of a child with autism, you may feel like there’s nothing to do. Your child may be anxious and overwhelmed by the world around them, so they can’t enjoy activ…

Timeline photos 09/09/2022

When you feel the stress of the world, reach for the calmness within. It's a superpower that's going to help you out in a pinch. www.SelfCare4Caregivers.org

Timeline photos 09/07/2022

“Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.” -- Lao Tzu | www.SelfCare4Caregivers.org

Self-Care for Dementia and Alzheimer’s Caregivers 09/07/2022

Understand that you’re not alone and that feeling bad is okay. http://ow.ly/RB5L50KBjXT

Self-Care for Dementia and Alzheimer’s Caregivers You’re not alone. As a caregiver, you have a lot to juggle: managing your loved one’s care, finances, estate planning, dealing with doctors and other medical professionals, making sure …

iCare4MeFirst: My Rx to Self-Care 09/06/2022

In her new book, iCare4MeFirst: My Rx for Self-Care, Syrenthia Colino sheds light on her self-care journey and calls for a conversation about being a parent of a child with special needs on the edge of a breakdown and an inspirational guide to how to prioritize your wellbeing. http://ow.ly/GlVt50KBjA3

iCare4MeFirst: My Rx to Self-Care Available on Amazon! In her new book, iCare4MeFirst: My Rx for Self-Care, Syrenthia Colino sheds light on her self-care journey and calls for a conversation about being a parent of a child wit…

How to Improve Your Spiritual Health 09/05/2022

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How to Improve Your Spiritual Health By Jennifer McDougall Developing strong spiritual health and wellbeing will help you experience inner peace and deeper meaning in life. It will give you comfort and peace in times of difficulty and…

Timeline photos 09/05/2022

Worrying is like a rocking chair, it gives you something to do but never gets you anywhere. www.SelfCare4Caregivers.org

7 Tips For Long-Distance Caregiving 09/03/2022

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7 Tips For Long-Distance Caregiving By Jennifer McDougall Long-distance caregiving has its own set of difficulties. So be prepared to practice a lot of patience, and here is a list of seven things to bear in mind if you find yourself…

Timeline photos 09/03/2022

“Caring for our seniors is perhaps the greatest responsibility we have. Those who walked before us have given us so much and made possible the life we all enjoy.” -- Senator John Hoeven | www.SelfCare4Caregivers.org

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Our Story

POCWASN focuses on ensuring the health and well being of those caring for special needs individuals so that they can address the unique and pervasive physical and emotional challenges of their caregiving role from a place of health and well being.

Our organization provides a number of self-care services to caregivers, such as these listed below. For more information, please visit our website at www.POCWASN.org or email us any questions you may have at [email protected].

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