caregivers program

Name: No Barriers 2022 Caregivers Program - Participant Perspective
Uploaded: 2022-09-07
Duration: 1 min 9 s
Description: The No Barriers Caregivers Program provides experiences that expand a family caregiver’s community, encourage and provide tools for often-forgotten self-care,

CAREGIVER OPPORTUNITIES

As all Caregiving experiences are unique, No Barriers provides various opportunities for recharging and finding balance – ranging from multi-day retreats in nature to informal social gatherings online to digital workshops.

Multi-Day Retreats

Retreats last for several days and nights, depending on the itinerary and location of the experience. No Barriers provides scholarships to cover the costs of lodging, food, and transportation to and from the program. Each retreat is led by an incredible team of Program Leaders who will guide the team through activities and support the cohort.

Single-Day Retreats

One-day retreats begin in the late morning and continue through the day ending around a closing campfire in the evening. Each of these experiences allows for Caregivers to escape to nature, practice self-compassion, and connect with others in a shorter form retreat.

Virtual Events

Our “Care for Caregivers” virtual events happen quarterly in a 90-minute session. There will be a special guest to facilitate an activity or discussion, followed by dedicated time to connect, share stories, and build relationships.

The need

In the U.S there are over 53 million Caregivers who devote their lives to helping someone else manage visible and invisible mental and physical challenges — everything from lifelong illnesses and disabilities, to traumatic injuries suffered in accidents or war, to the natural difficulties associated with the aging process we all eventually face.

Nearly 17% of the US adult population are Caregivers
More than 75% of Caregivers are women
89% of Caregivers provide care for a relative or a loved one
Caregivers spend ~24 hours per week providing unpaid care
Caregivers provide and estimated $470 billion dollars worth of free labor per year
Many Caregivers feel guilty about prioritizing their needs, are burnout, and experience negative impacts on their physical and mental health

Our solution

The No Barriers Caregivers Program provides experiences that expand a family caregiver’s community, encourage and provide tools for often-forgotten self-care, and individual empowerment in order to live a No Barriers Life. We design all programs and curriculum through the No Barriers Life framework, which is made up of 7 elements that help people break through barriers to live their best lives. As all Caregiving experiences are unique, No Barriers provides various opportunities for recharging and finding balance – ranging from multi-day retreats in nature to informal social gatherings online to digital workshops.

From hosting virtual and in-person community events, expeditions, and retreats, No Barriers improves and empowers the lives of caregivers nationwide by helping each participant address trauma and grief, find forgiveness, rediscover self, build community, and heal.

In addition to No Barriers programming, Caregivers have access to additional resources for care information from our power partner at Caregiving.com — from Caregiving tips and support, advice and guidance, and the latest news.

The No Barriers Caregiver Program is SAVING LIVES

Don't just trust our word for it!

“I am so grateful for the opportunity to attend the No Barriers retreat in October... This has changed my caregiving journey and I am grateful for all the resources and support that I received.”

Gabriela Head

No Barriers caregiver participant

"I am forever grateful for this experience of a lifetime! My Rope Team and our retreat leaders are embedded in my heart for a lifetime.”

Zoe Ann

No Barriers caregiver participant

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