In this six week class, offered by the Amherst Wilder Foundation, caregivers develop tools to help them: reduce personal stress, change negative talk, communicate more effectively with family members and healthcare or service providers, deal with difficult feelings, recognize the message in their emotions, and make tough caregiving decisions.  Class participants may purchase a copy of The Caregivers Helpbook for $25, developed especially for the class.  Time commitment:  6 weeks, 2 hours each week.  Minimum of 6 participants needed. Please call 651-645-7424 to sign up. Please sign up by July 5.

Class dates: Thursdays, July 12 – August 16, 2018

Class time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Cost:  Sliding Fee Scale; $0 – $50

Location: Merriam Park Community Center