Supporting Family Caregivers

Presenter: Christina Irving, LCSW 
Main Point of Contact: Joan Berman, Mid-Peninsula District Coordinator

THIS EVENT WILL BE RECORDED 

COST: 
FREE for Members and Students
$35 for Non-Members

1.5 CEUs

About the Presentation:

There are an estimated 63 million family caregivers in the US based on the last National Alliance on Caregiving/AARP report. Caregivers provide a range of care tasks including assisting with personal care, companionship, dementia care, and medical care often with little to no training. Family caregivers are often caring for more than one person in addition to caring for children and working outside the home. While caregivers may find meaning and be able to identify positive aspects of caregiving, it can have a serious impact on their mental and physical health. This presentation will help identify who caregivers are and how to support caregivers in accessing needed resources. It will provide guidance on how to assess caregivers and key clinical techniques for supporting caregivers around challenges they experience.

Learning Objectives: 

Participants will:

• Understand the experience of family caregivers and support caregivers in self-identifying in the role 
• Identify and use measures for assessing caregivers' level of burden, impact of multiple care responsibilities, and other commonly used metrics 
• Recognize the emotional experience of caregivers and develop strategies for coping and accessing resources

Christina Irving is the Client Services Director at Family Caregiver Alliance. She oversees the staff of the Bay Area Caregiver Resource Center who provide direct services to family caregivers, including assessment, counseling, education, and support. She has been with FCA for almost 20 years, beginning as a Family Consultant and Clinical Supervisor. She received a Master’s degree in Social Work from San Jose State University and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.