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Caring for a loved one can be overwhelming, but ARTC’s Caregiver Support Groups offer a vital space for connection and growth. Participants often emphasize the importance of prioritizing self-care, learning from shared experiences, and gaining confidence in their caregiving roles. Led by experienced social worker Sherry, these groups provide tools to manage grief, compassion, and mindfulness. Caregivers find solace in knowing they aren’t alone, and the empathy and support from others navigating similar challenges have been described as a “lifeline.”

Whether it’s learning to redirect rather than correct a loved one, or finding peace through self-compassion, these groups foster healing and understanding. Participants report gaining a new perspective on caregiving, realizing that while the journey is difficult, the support from Sherry and the group makes it more manageable. The result? Stronger caregivers, equipped with the confidence and tools they need to care for both their loved ones and themselves.

If you’re seeking support and guidance in your caregiving journey, consider joining ARTC’s Caregiver Support Groups to find the strength and community you deserve.

Don’t just take our word, here is what caregivers have said:

“I have learned the importance of self-care and how it needs to be a priority. It's impossible to look after someone else when you're exhausted and drained.” 

“Since I started attending the CG/Self Care Group, I have been a caregiver and have experienced family loss, my husband and two sons. I appreciate the guidance and info Sherry offers to these groups. As a caregiver I learned to have respect for myself and my interests, comparing notes and experiences each week with others in the same situation. This gave me more confidence in my caregiving role. My husband has sadly passed away as well as our two sons. I have received comfort and encouragement to carry on from Sherry and the group, it’s so important. I look forward to our Zoom meeting on Mondays. Many thanks to all involved!!” 

“The ARTC CAREGIVERS group as been an amazing, supportive and enlightening group through my ongoing caregiving years. The leadership and members of the group, although they have changed over the years, remain focused on caring, listening, and ongoing learning dealing with mentorship, mindfulness, grief, self worth, kindness and especially gratitude for what we have. It is my lifeline. Thank you ARTC for providing this group for those who need support and recognition and realize they are not alone in what they are experiencing.” 

“A really important thing is how this course helped me to be encouraged and supported to connect with and not necessarily correct but rather redirect the person in my care. I feel like I learned that the person is never trying to give me a hard time, but they are having a hard time. It isn't easy but I have to let go of the past person who had agency. Their brain is not the same. Emphasized in the course is that it is important to be mindful of creating space and prioritizing personal time as a care giver. Tools are excellent and others in the course in confidentiality will empathize and give tips. I also feel that there was a lot of compassion for the fact that, as caregivers we are grieving a complex kind of loss in our relationship with our person. Good information. Sherry is so experienced, caring and professional. My contact with her group (other caregivers) and Sherry herself has been a tremendous learning and healing opportunity; I remain steering through these unknown waters of caring/ advocating/finding peace in my caregiving role for my spouse and Sherry has been pivotal.” 

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