An innovative videotape series that fully explores the journey of those who take on the awesome responsibility of caring for a friend or relative with a life threatening illness or long-term disability. A series that features the common feelings,experiences and wisdom of caregivers young and old, new and renewed. A series of video workshops designed to support caregivers alone or in groups. Each tape averages thirty minutes and includes introductory and concluding exercises that help caregivers cope with their journey. Each of the five videos explores a different dimension of the caregiving experience.
Caregivers benefit from the perspective and humor shared by all nineteen caregivers.
Surviving sees caregivers share wise advice on how to cope with emotional, mental and physical strains. Healing reveals caregivers' feeling of loss and their eventual healing. Viewers benefit by frank, mature advice. Healing features Ways to Help Heal and encourages participants to choose at least one way to help work through their grief. Quiet Triumphs is a moving testament to the human spirit.