Table 1 Caregiver Navigator session topics
Topic | Description |
|---|---|
Overview | Introduction to caregiver navigation, setting goals/expectations |
Getting social support | Review of existing social support resources and needs, identifying facilitators and barriers to social support |
Problem solving | Introduction of step-wise process of identifying a problem, generating solutions, including identifying support, planning steps towards action |
Growing your social support network | Review of potential additional/overlooked support from informal/formal sources |
How to ask for help | Review best practices and rehearse asking for help |
Taking care of yourself | Review importance of self-care and identify resources to facilitate self-care activities |
Setting limits and dealing with unhelpful support | Review importance and rehearse strategies to implement boundaries to reduce social stress |
Positive side of caregiving | Review caregiver achievements and growth |
Review and planning for the future | Reflection on previous sessions, potential gains, and identify strategies to continue practicing |