Caregivers often struggle to remain empathetic and compassionate without becoming depleted and overwhelmed, leading to guilt, resentment, and burnout. But it doesn't have to be this way.In this deeply compassionate and practical session, palliative care physician and caregiver educator Dr. Delia Chiaramonte offers a lifeline to those supporting a loved one with Sjogren's. She teaches you the single most important concept for reducing stress—understanding what is and is not yours to fix. You'll learn simple, powerful techniques to calm your nervous system, set healthy boundaries, and mindfully manage difficult emotions.Watch now to discover how to fill your own cup, find meaning in the journey, and care for your loved one without losing yourself in the process.SESSION IN A GLANCE00:00 The Universal Stress of Caregiving02:19 What Is (and Is Not) Yours to Fix04:37 The Skill of Centering Yourself06:51 How to Calm Your Nervous System10:13 Generating Healing Intentions12:47 Making Space for Two Truths at Once14:09 How to Feel Your Feelings Without Drowning16:07 The Dangers of Toxic Positivity18:37 Keeping Your Cup Full: An Actionable Exercise24:09 Finding Meaning in the Journey24:51 Your True Role: Walking Beside ThemABOUT DR. DELIA CHIARAMONTEDr. Delia Chiaramonte is a palliative care physician and medical educator whose mission is to improve the care of the ill and aging through education and support of clinicians and family caregivers. She is the founder of the Integrative Palliative Institute, host of The Integrative Palliative Podcast, and author of Coping Courageously: A Heart-Centered Guide for Navigating a Loved One’s Illness Without Losing Yourself. She teaches at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and offers a caregiver wellbeing program called "Healing the Heart of the Caregiver."CONNECT WITH DR. DELIA CHIARAMONTEWebsite → www.integrativepalliative.comLinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/deliachiaramonte/Presentation Slides → https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZLDc2rpc9PcG8GIO_FWm8O3A1CrfPAkZ/view?usp=drive_linkABOUT THE VIRTUAL SJOGREN'S SUMMITThe Virtual Sjögren's Summit is an annual patient-led online event dedicated to providing accessible, high-quality education and fostering a supportive global community for everyone touched by Sjögren's. Our mission is to build networks of support, knowledge, and hope.
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