Courage to Caregivers, Inc.

We're hiring! Courage to Caregivers, Inc., a growing nonprofit based in Northeast Ohio, is looking for a local (Northeast Ohio) Development Coordinator to help organize fundraising activities, cultivate relationships with donors, and expand our development activities to include corporate outreach and engagement. If you have a passion for our mission of supporting unpaid family caregivers, and you are a team player with a background in marketing, fundraising, communications, or a related field, we want to hear from you!?This position is part-time, remote (yet, need to live in Northeast Ohio for in-person events), and offers a flexible schedule and competitive pay. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. Here's a link to the complete position description:?https://lnkd.in/g-z6bZHS No calls or PMs. Send an email with cover letter on how you're a fit and resume to Kristi Horner, Executive Director - [email protected] #hiring #team #development #fundraising #fundraiser

Each new year greets us with possibilities. Possibilities for ourselves, for our loved ones, for our communities. In December, we examined how we can take advantage of hope and opportunity and channel our inner calm to prepare us for the challenges that come our way. Now, at the beginning of 2025, we are ready to reflect on what we already have inside of ourselves and SET INTENTIONS that turn our possibilities into reality. ? So how do we begin? Setting intentions does not need to be difficult. By looking at the strengths and skills we already have within us, we can recognize the tools we can use to foster our growth such as creativity, compassion, and dedication. Additionally, we can use "I will" statements rather than "I want" or "I won't" phrases so that our intentions can be shaped by what we already have and provide us the opportunity to grow. By crafting clear intentions, we can guide our decision-making and behavior to align with our goals. ? 3 TOOLS FOR SETTING INTENTIONS 1) Find Your Inner Peace.?Start with the person you are in this moment. Remind yourself of who you are, what you value, and how you can leverage your strengths. 2) Remember, You Have the Power to Design Your Own Life.?You get to decide what your life becomes! Reflect on your values and strengths to see what areas you would like to focus on this year. 3) Practice Self-Compassion.?Obstacles are bound to happen! Be gentle with yourself and remember that, you are doing everything you can in this moment with the knowledge and resources you have. Progress is the goal, not perfection. You got this! Check out our entire January newsletter focused on Setting Intentions here. https://lnkd.in/eZEgJ8Gj #Caregivers?#Caregiving?#FamilyCaregiving?#caregiver?#caregiversupport?#mentalwellbeing?#mentalwellness?#courage?#hope?#support?#empowerment?#selfcare?#breathe?#breathingmeditation?#stressrelief?#stressmanagement?#burnoutprevention?#personalgrowth?#personalgrowthjourney?#vision?#settingintentions?#mindset?#growthmindset?#selfreflection?#strengths

"Those who see the cosmic perspective as a depressing outlook, they really need to reassess how they think about the world. Because when I look up in the universe, I know I'm small but I'm also big. I'm big because I'm connected to the universe, and the universe is connected to me." ~ Neil deGrasse Tyson How do you feel when you look up at the night sky? Do you feel small and unimportant? Or do you feel big and connected? As seen here, our outlooks not only affect how we view the situations, people, and places around us, but also how we view ourselves. Cambridge Dictionary?defines?OUTLOOK?as "a person's way of understanding and thinking about something." On its own, an "outlook" is not inherently positive, negative, or neutral. Rather, we shape our outlooks based on our backgrounds and experiences and on the information and people around us. By recognizing how we determine and adjust our outlooks, we can influence how we take on the challenges and obstacles that will inevitably come our way. This past month, we explored how we can find?HOPE?and?INNER CALM?in difficult times, embrace?POSSIBILITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES, and?FACE THE DARKNESS OF THE WINTER SOLSTICE. Now, as we enter the new year, we will continue shaping our outlooks in a way that allows us to grow and learn. 3 TOOLS TO MAINTAIN A HEALTHY OUTLOOK (1) Have a hope-centered mindset. Hope reminds us of our inner strengths and ability to enact change. As the world shifts around us, our hope can also wax and wane, but remember that hope is not a finite resource. We can always find hope in ourselves and in our surrounding environments and communities. (2) Cultivate inner peace.?Our days can be filled with chaos and it is easy to feel as if we have no control over our own lives. However, by taking the time, even if it's only five minutes, to find our inner calm, we can feel more prepared to tackle the challenges we face. (3) Embrace possibility thinking. By engaging with possibilities, we can allow ourselves to recognize what we want to happen in our lives. Once we recognize what we want, we can then understand the steps we have to take to make those wishes come true. Check out our entire December newsletter focused on Outlook here: https://lnkd.in/e3zf8hDJ #Caregivers?#Caregiving?#FamilyCaregiving?#caregiver?#caregiversupport?#mentalwellbeing?#mentalwellness?#courage?#hope?#support?#empowerment?#selfcare?#breathe?#breathingmeditation?#stressrelief?#stressmanagement?#burnoutprevention?#personalgrowth?#personalgrowthjourney?#collaboration?#outlook?#hopehelps?#GroundedHope?#possibilitythinking?#innercalm?#innerpeace?#wintersolstice?#longestnight?#shortestday

Caregiving can feel incredibly isolating. As caregivers, particularly mental illness caregivers, we can sometimes feel as if we do not have the right to tell our stories since they are really our loved ones' stories of living with mental illness or other chronic and serious illnesses. Additionally, when surrounded by people we feel "do not understand," it's easy to feel judged or shamed for our choices. Finding a space where we can be vulnerable or authentic can be challenging and, at times, feel downright impossible. ? Fortunately, we are not alone. Courage to Caregivers is dedicated to bringing together caregivers to create a?community of CARE. We are here to support you -?as a caregiver?-?as YOU?- in your personal growth journey towards greater health and well-being.??When you take care of yourself (too), you provide better care to those you love.? ? This month, we have explored how we can better collaborate with those around us through MANAGING our perceptions, AVOIDING comparing and despairing, and FINDING gratitude. Remember,?you are never alone.? ? 3 TOOLS FOR COLLABORATION: 1) Practice Active Listening?- By listening to understand rather than to respond, we can better connect with those around us. 2) Be Empathetic?- By feeling "with" others rather than "for," we can more strongly understand where people are coming from. 3) Ask for What You?Need?- By being specific about what we need from the people who want to be there for us, we can help others in supporting ourselves. Check out our entire November newsletter focused on Collaboration: https://lnkd.in/eUhf4YFQ #NFCMonth?#NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth?#Caregivers?#Caregiving?#FamilyCaregiving?#caregiver?#caregiversupport?#mentalwellbeing?#mentalwellness?#courage?#hope?#support?#empowerment?#selfcare?#breathe?#breathingmeditation?#stressrelief?#stressmanagement?#burnoutprevention?#personalgrowth?#personalgrowthjourney?#collaboration?#perceptions?#compareanddespair?#dontcompare?#forgiveness?#gratitude?

Courage to Caregivers is hosting its fifth annual Caring for the Caregivers Virtual Summit on Tuesday, November 12, Wednesday, November 13, and Thursday, November 14 from 11 am to 2:30 pm ET daily in honor of National Family Caregivers Month. Register via Zoom - https://lnkd.in/eN8Wfi3k This year’s theme is Navigating the Journey of Caring with presentations and workshops focused on education, support, and empowerment for those who care. The Virtual Summit is free for unpaid family caregivers and professional caregivers. You are welcome to attend one, two, or three days. 9 free CEUs are available for social workers, counselors, behavioral health professionals, and certified peer supporters (3 CEU credits available per day). We're highlighting our presenters as we lead up to the Summit! Wednesday, November 13 at 12:15 pm ET: “How to Build An Effective Care Team” with Candace L. Wallace, M.Ed. This workshop emphasizes the critical role of cultivating a supportive community of caregivers and caretakers to enhance the well-being of both patients and their primary care providers. Participants will explore strategies for building cohesive care teams, fostering collaboration, and ensuring emotional and physical support for all involved. By understanding the importance of a well-rounded care network, participants will be equipped with practical tools to develop reliable relationships, prevent caregiver fatigue, and strengthen support for those receiving care. #NFCMonth?#NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth?#Caregivers?#Caregiving?#FamilyCaregiving?#caregiver?#caregiversupport?#mentalwellbeing?#mentalwellness?#courage?#hope?#support?#empowerment?#selfcare?#breathe?#breathingmeditation?#stressrelief?#stressmanagement?#burnoutprevention?#personalgrowth?#personalgrowthjourney

Courage to Caregivers, Inc. is hosting its fifth annual Caring for the Caregivers Virtual Summit on Tuesday, November 12, Wednesday, November 13, and Thursday, November 14 from 11 am to 2:30 pm ET daily in honor of National Family Caregivers Month. Register via Zoom - https://lnkd.in/eN8Wfi3k This year’s theme is Navigating the Journey of Caring with presentations and workshops focused on education, support, and empowerment for those who care. The Virtual Summit is free for unpaid family caregivers and professional caregivers. You are welcome to attend one, two or all three days. 9 free CEUs are available for social workers, counselors, behavioral health professionals, and certified peer supporters (3 CEU credits available per day). We're highlighting our presenters as we lead up to the Summit! Wednesday, November 13 from 11 am to 12 pm ET: “Caregiver Recovery - Beyond the Grief: Navigating Life After Your Care Journey Ends” with Christina Keys. When your care journey with a loved one ends because the person you cared for has passed, YOUR journey continues. You now start your “caregiver recovery”. You get to learn how to slowly come out of fight-or-flight mode, rebuild your life emotionally, mentally, spiritually, financially, and physically, and find out who YOU are outside of being a caregiver. Caregiver Recovery can bring you hope even while you're walking through your grief journey. #NFCMonth? #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth? #Caregivers? #Caregiving? #FamilyCaregiving? #caregiver? #caregiversupport? #mentalwellbeing? #mentalwellness? #courage? #hope? #support? #empowerment? #selfcare? #breathe? #stressrelief? #stressmanagement? #burnoutprevention? #personalgrowth? #personalgrowthjourney

What comes to mind when you hear the word "COURAGE?" Do you think of larger-than-life figures? The battles and revolutions you studied in school? The brave actions that individuals and communities have taken across time to change the world? Courage is a term that we hear often, yet we struggle sometimes to attribute to ourselves. ? However, this month, we recognized the big and small ways we can be courageous in our everyday lives. Whether it is through?LEARNING?from our mistakes,?FINDING?strength amidst adversity,?CHOOSING?progress over perfection, or?SAYING?no, we bring courage to ourselves as caregivers. ? Brené Brown says it best in her book?The Gifts of Imperfection: "The root of the word courage is cor – the Latin word for heart. In one of its earliest forms, the word courage had a very different definition than it does today. Courage originally meant ‘To speak one’s mind by telling all one’s heart.’ ? “Over time, this definition has changed, and today, courage is more synonymous with being heroic. Heroics is important and we certainly need heroes, but I think we’ve lost touch with the idea that speaking honestly and openly about who we are, about what we’re feeling, and about our experiences (good and bad) is the definition of courage. Heroics is often about putting our life on the line. Ordinary courage is about putting our vulnerability on the line. In today’s world that’s pretty extraordinary.” ? 3 TOOLS TO CULTIVATE COURAGE: 1) Notice and Accept Your Thoughts and Emotions?- It is natural to feel scared, stressed, and overwhelmed at times. Life is hard, and unexpected situations and events can occur! There is no shame in experiencing emotions. What matters is what we do with them. 2) Embrace Your Fears, and Share with Others?- Recognize which of your fears are legitimate and which are unfounded. Remember, you are NOT alone. Find your community of support. Join our group coaching?here! 3) Own Your Power, and Choose Courage?- Courage is something we can learn. Take stock of your strengths and?room for growth, and courageously take action. You got this! Check out our entire October newsletter focused on COURAGE here: https://lnkd.in/eUCjHPBP #NFCMonth #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth #Caregivers #Caregiving #FamilyCaregiving #caregiver #caregiversupport #mentalwellbeing #mentalwellness #courage #hope #support #empowerment #selfcare #breathe #breathingmeditation #stressrelief #stressmanagement #burnoutprevention #personalgrowth #personalgrowthjourney #tenacity #progressoverperfection?#strength #findingstrength #learntosayno #noisacompletesentence #learningfrommistakes #learnfrommistakes

Courage to Caregivers is hosting its fifth annual Caring for the Caregivers Virtual Summit on Tuesday, November 12, Wednesday, November 13, and Thursday, November 14 from 11 am to 2:30 pm ET daily in honor of National Family Caregivers Month. Register via Zoom - link in bio! This year’s theme is Navigating the Journey of Caring with presentations and workshops focused on education, support, and empowerment for those who care. The Virtual Summit is free for unpaid family caregivers and professional caregivers. You are welcome to attend one, two or all three days. 9 free CEUs are available for social workers, counselors, behavioral health professionals, and certified peer supporters (3 CEU credits available per day). We're highlighting our presenters as we lead up to the Summit! Tuesday, November 12 at 1:30 pm ET: “The Path to Sustainable Caregiving Begins with a Trauma Informed Support System” with Alexis Albro, ICF Certified Trauma Informed Coach. In this workshop, participants will learn how to prevent caregiver burnout by adopting a trauma informed support system. This workshop will help participants feel energized and empowered to continue creating a more healed and less hurt world. @alexis-albro #NFCMonth #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth #Caregivers #Caregiving #FamilyCaregiving #caregiver #caregiversupport #mentalwellbeing #mentalwellness #courage #hope #support #empowerment #selfcare #breathe #breathingmeditation #stressrelief #stressmanagement #burnoutprevention #personalgrowth #personalgrowthjourney #tenacity #progressoverperfection #strength #findingstrength #learntosayno #noisacompletesentence #learningfrommistakes #learnfrommistakes @followers

We're excited that our Founder and Executive Director Kristi Horner is presenting our important research around integrating caregiver personas to better meet the needs of caregivers at the upcoming National Federation of Families Conference! #NFCMonth #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth #Caregivers #Caregiving #FamilyCaregiving #caregiver #caregiversupport #mentalwellbeing #mentalwellness #courage #hope #support #empowerment #selfcare #breathe #breathingmeditation #stressrelief #stressmanagement #burnoutprevention #personalgrowth #personalgrowthjourney

Courage to Caregivers is hosting its fifth annual Caring for the Caregivers Virtual Summit on Tuesday, November 12, Wednesday, November 13, and Thursday, November 14 from 11 am to 2:30 pm ET daily in honor of National Family Caregivers Month. Register via Zoom - link in bio! This year’s theme is Navigating the Journey of Caring with presentations and workshops focused on education, support, and empowerment for those who care. The Virtual Summit is free for unpaid family caregivers and professional caregivers. You are welcome to attend one or both days. 9 free CEUs are available for social workers, counselors, behavioral health professionals, and certified peer supporters (3 CEU credits available per day). We're highlighting our presenters as we lead up to the Summit! Deborah J. Cohan, Ph.D., award winning sociologist and author of the critically acclaimed memoir, Welcome to Wherever We Are: A Memoir of Family, Caregiving, and Redemption, will read and share insights from the book that illuminate how and why complicated family dynamics deeply inform and shape the caregiving journey. This presentation will address sociological issues and trends that relate to caregiving, including but not limited to family violence, gendered aspects of care work, etc. Designed to inform and inspire, this presentation, in addition to Cohan's openness to questions and spirited discussion, will leave participants reflecting on the potentially transformative, redemptive, and healing aspects of caregiving for the caregiver. @deborah-j-cohan-270254b #NFCMonth #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth #Caregivers #Caregiving #FamilyCaregiving #caregiver #caregiversupport #mentalwellbeing #mentalwellness #courage #hope #support #empowerment #selfcare #breathe #breathingmeditation #stressrelief #stressmanagement #burnoutprevention #personalgrowth #personalgrowthjourney @followers