Self-Care for Parents

When you become a parent, you quickly learn your child is your whole world. They become your focus and your everything. The things that filled your time before are still there, so now you are managing parenting while also working, maintaining your home, maintaining relationships, and so on. With all these responsibilities, it’s more important than ever to take care of your well-being.

We have all heard analogies about the importance of self-care – putting the oxygen mask on you first, filling your cups. But let’s be honest, finding any time for self-care as a caregiver is hard. Yet, self-care as a caregiver is essential.

In this two-hour class, you will learn the basics of self-care for caregivers and find tips that work for you.

Who can attend?

Any caregiver who wants to start or improve their self-care routine

What will you learn?

In this Self-Care for Parents class, you will learn:

By the end of the session, you will feel more comfortable:

When and where is it offered?

• The class is available as a group workshop and a private class.
• The group class is offered several times per year. Scroll down for upcoming dates.
• You can attend this class online
• In our group workshops, you will have many opportunities to ask questions, learn about yourself and your family, hear others’ experiences, and practice new skills. Many people who attend our workshops say they feel better after attending because they realize that they are not alone.
• In a private class, you will receive the same amount of information as our group workshops, condensed into 3 hours with the facilitator. These are ideal for individuals or couples who want to get started sooner than the next group workshop, can’t attend the group workshops due to work schedules or other personal commitments, or simply prefer a more private setting.

How much does it cost?

Group workshop: $50 per person or $75 per couple

Private session: $325 per person or couple

We are dedicated to supporting families of all income levels. If needed, you can apply for a subsidy by selecting “I require subsidy” in the registration form.

Subsidies are available for group workshops only.