The Family Caregiver's House of Cards
Family caregivers build a fragile structure of stability, routine, and consistency. Even well-intentioned help can threaten it. Learn how to support caregivers in accepting help — without toppling everything they've built.
- 1-hour archived workshop — immediate access
- Option to attend live each October
- Master Class certificate upon completion
- CEU certificate available
After payment, you'll be directed to your course materials automatically. Check your email (including Spam) for access details.
About This Class
Why Family Caregivers Refuse Help
We often hear that family caregivers refuse help during their caregiving experience. In this class, we explore the deeper reason why — and what professionals can do about it.
In this one-hour class, we'll talk about ways you can support family caregivers so they can receive help and support without jeopardizing their house of cards. You'll leave with a new understanding of caregiver resistance — and the language to gently help them accept what they need.
What They Build
Stability, routine, and consistency carefully stacked over time
What Threatens It
Any change — even welcome help — can feel like a card being pulled
What You Can Do
Offer support in ways that reinforce rather than disrupt their structure
The challenge for professionals: Your clients aren't refusing help because they're stubborn or in denial. They're protecting the only system keeping their world upright.
This class gives you the insight and strategies to work with that reality — not against it.
What You'll Learn
Learning Objectives
- Understand what a family caregiver's house of cards is and what creates that fragile structure during a caregiving experience.
- Identify the threats to the family caregiver's house of cards and how those threats make accepting help a genuine challenge.
- Gain conversation strategies to use with family caregivers so you can help them accept help and support without destabilizing what they've built.
Continuing Education
CEU Credits
We're approved to provide 1 continuing education hour through the Continuing Education Institute of Illinois for the following credentials:
We are also approved to provide CEUs for healthcare professionals throughout the United States. Check the CEU provider map →
Illinois professions also eligible:
- Counselor-Professional/Clinical
- Dental Hygienist
- Dietitian/Nutritionist
- Marriage and Family Counselor
- Nursing Home Administrator
- Occupational Therapist
- Physician
- Psychologist
- Physical Therapist
- Respiratory Therapist
- Social Worker
Certificate of Completion
After completing the one-hour course and passing your online exam, you'll receive a Master Class: The Family Caregiver's House of Cards certificate. If you require CEUs, you'll also receive a CEU certificate from the Continuing Education Institute of Illinois.
Your Instructor
Meet Denise Brown
Denise M. Brown
Founder, The Caregiving Years Training Academy
Denise began supporting individuals who care for a family member in 1990, launching one of the first online communities for family caregivers. She provides insights and comfort to those navigating challenging relationships, experiences, and situations — and trains former family caregivers and healthcare professionals to become Certified Caregiving Consultants and Educators.
Ready to Help Family Caregivers Accept Support?
Enroll in The Family Caregiver's House of Cards Master Class today and gain strategies you can use immediately.
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