Finding Grounded Compassion: A Caregiver’s Reflection on the Zen CAREgiving Course
At Zen Caregiving Project, we often hear how our courses offer not only practical tools but also deep emotional support for caregivers navigating the complexities of their roles. One caregiver recently shared her powerful experience with our Zen CAREgiving course. Nancy’s words speak for themselves and beautifully reflect what this work is all about: “Since […]
November is National Family Caregivers Month
During National Family Caregivers month, we at Zen Caregiving Project want family caregivers to know: we see you. We understand that when you are a family caregiver, the one you care for is always at the front of mind especially when you are not with them. We know that if you are a family caregiver, […]
Fully present, in the moment
June 14, 2023–it was a day that changed the lives of the Barker family forever. Anne Barker, who lives in Washington State, has been married for more than 25 years to the love of her life, Chris Barker, with whom she shares an incredibly busy life. With six children, theirs is a household filled with happy chaos and constant […]
Caring for Dad
Kristi Jacobson knew what she wanted, she just hadn’t found it yet. As caregiver to her 88 year old father, with whom she has lived since 2011, Kristi knew she was in a unique role that has evolved over the years. “There’s a dance between how to be supportive without being annoying or taking away […]
Family Caregiver Burnout
When my own mother was diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer in January, I thought, “well, at least I have been immersed in grief and loss studies for more than 20 years.” I have run support groups for families who have experienced the death of a child for more than 18 years. My father died […]