STAYING ALIVE: A SUPPORT GROUP FOR CAREGIVERS

Max # of participants: 4 (per group)

Time commitment: 1.5 - 2hrs, gathering bi-weekly for 8-10 weeks

Cost: $100 - $350 sliding scale. If you’re unable to afford the cost of this program, reach out anyway & we’ll see what’s possible!

Location: Millers Falls, MA

Enrollment will close when groups are full. If there’s enough interest, we may split between 2 different groups alternating weekly. Meeting time(s) will be determined by everyone’s schedule. Please fill out a contact form (scroll down) to express interest and you’ll be followed up with.

Relief space for care & presence workers

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Relief space for care & presence workers !

Not sure if this is you? “Care & presence work” includes therapists, PCAs, s*x workers, body workers, healers, nurses & medical staff, educators, organizers, childcare providers, coaches, advocates, harm reduction _____, cultural workers, and more…If your work is relational and care/service oriented, this is for you.

A facilitated, in-person support group which may develop into a hub for sharing resources & informal peer support. Group will be held in a private studio environment with access to clay, hot water for tea, and public restrooms.

Together we’ll explore

  • guided somatic exercises for energy protection & boundary setting

  • conscious caregiving vs. unconscious trauma responses, grief, burnout

  • tools for sustainable relationships: having needs & learning to ask/receive

  • cultivating a safe work environment (for you)

  • internalized ableism: tolerating difference, accepting limits, & respecting autonomy

  • family dynamics, parentification, & caregiving roles

covid safety

Please wear a mask ~ High quality masks will be provided if you don’t have one, and we’ll have an air purifier in the space.

accessibility notes

Unfortunately there is no elevator in the building, and the studio is located on the 2nd floor, up a flight of stairs. There’s construction in progress by the main entrance, and walk-space between the dirt lot & main doors isn’t smooth, flat, or wheel friendly (this may change). Stairwell doors are sometimes hard to push/pull, but can be propped open. Restrooms are on the ground floor. Please reach out with any questions or concerns!