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Our Caregiver Journey workshop* is being presented across the country by local members and in association with professionals and organizations interested in supporting the WSA mission. Learn about the stages of the Caregiver Journey, determine the stage you are currently in and be on your way to achieving your "new normal".

RWJUH - Caregiver Journey Barry Jacobs - CJ

WSA's partners in bringing the Caregiver Journey workshop to the public thus far have been the National MS Society, the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, and Barry Jacobs, PsyD - author of the Emotional Survival Guide for Caregivers.

The workshop is based on a 1-2 hour journey through the stages or caregiving using a powerpoint presentation and personal commentary from the presenter to connect with the attendees. We then offer a panel discussion with WSA members on the specific issues facing the caregivers in attendance.

The Caregiver Journey workshop can be run as a stand alone informational session suitable to any gathering or venue, or it can be combined with other speakers/presenters during a one-day Caregiver Day event.

*If you would like more information on partnering with Well Spouse to bring the Caregiver Journey to your clients or local area, please contact our office.

Click here to view the RWJUH Caregiver presentation flyer - the first workshop WSA participated in.

Click here to view a sampling of the Caregiver Journey power point presentation.

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Note: For 21 years an annual supporting membership, including a subscription to Mainstay and other benefits was $25. Recently, the WSA Board voted to raise that cost by $5 to $30 in the U.S. and $35 elsewhere in North America. Overseas, Mainstay will only be available elecronically, in the members' area. Had we kept up to inflation the cost today would be $43.50.

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