Free Caregiving Planning Sessions | The Caregiving Years Training Academy
Free Monthly Planning Sessions

Create Your Caregiving Plan With Expert Guidance

Join our free monthly planning sessions to navigate caregiving decisions, overcome challenges, and build strategies that work for your unique situation.

Why Plan Together?

Caregiving is complex. From managing diagnoses and family dynamics to finding time for yourself and making end-of-life decisions, you don't have to figure it out alone. Our free planning sessions bring together experienced Certified Caregiving Consultants and family caregivers like you to create actionable plans tailored to your situation.

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Expert Guidance

Work with Certified Caregiving Consultants who have personal caregiving experience and professional training.

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Practical Strategies

Leave with concrete, actionable plans you can implement immediately in your caregiving situation.

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Community Connection

Join other family caregivers in real-time conversations and ongoing support through our Caring Our Way community.

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No Cost

These planning sessions are completely free. Our goal is to support family caregivers with expert guidance when you need it most.

Our Monthly Planning Sessions
First Tuesday of each month

A Plan for You After a Family Member's Diagnosis

A diagnosis changes everything. This session helps you process what's ahead, address your biggest worries, and create a concrete plan for the first steps of your caregiving journey.

When: First Tuesday of each month
Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
Duration: 60 minutes
You'll Learn How to manage immediately after diagnosis, strategies for difficult conversations with family, and how to gather the information you'll need moving forward.
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Second Tuesday of each month

Respite In Place Planning

You deserve a break — even when you can't leave home. Learn how to create restorative space within your home, yard, and community where you can recharge and reclaim yourself.

When: Second Tuesday of each month
Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
Duration: 60 minutes
You'll Learn Respite strategies that actually work, how to set boundaries with compassion, and creative ways to find moments of peace within your caregiving reality.
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Second Friday of each month

Get Paid for Giving Care

The direct care workforce shortage means families often can't hire outside help. This session helps you navigate hiring a family member, compensation, and the emotional complexity of getting paid for care.

When: Second Friday of each month
Time: 2:00 p.m. ET  ·  1:00 p.m. CT  ·  11:00 a.m. PT
Duration: 60 minutes
You'll Learn How to set fair compensation, navigate tax and legal considerations, and maintain family relationships while establishing professional boundaries.
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Third Tuesday of each month

Caregiving Recovery Plan

After an intense period like hospitalization or decline, both you and your caree need time to recover. Create a recovery plan that supports healing and helps you find your way forward.

When: Third Tuesday of each month
Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
Duration: 60 minutes
You'll Learn How to recognize what your caree needs to recover, strategies for your own recovery and self-care, and how to rebuild routines that work for both of you.
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Fourth Friday of each month

Family Emergency Planning

The "what ifs?" can keep you up at night. This session helps you think through scenarios, create contingency plans, and build confidence knowing you're prepared for whatever comes.

When: Fourth Friday of each month
Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
Duration: 60 minutes
You'll Learn How to plan for medical emergencies, create backup support systems, prepare legal and financial documents, and communicate your plans with family.
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Ready to Create Your Caregiving Plan?

All sessions are free and held in our online community. You can attend from anywhere and stay for as long as you'd like.

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How These Planning Sessions Work

Come as You Are

Whether you're just starting out, in the thick of caregiving, or transitioning to life after caregiving, these sessions are for you. No preparation needed — just show up ready to be heard.

Share Your Situation

Our facilitators ask thoughtful questions to understand your unique circumstances, challenges, and what you need most right now.

Create Together

Drawing on expertise and collective wisdom, we build a concrete plan you can take forward. You'll get specific, actionable next steps.

Connect & Support

Beyond the session, you'll have access to our Caring Our Way community for ongoing encouragement, resources, and connection with other family caregivers.

Questions About Planning Sessions?

These planning sessions are designed to meet you where you are in your caregiving journey. Whether you're facing a new diagnosis, managing daily caregiving challenges, recovering from a crisis, or planning for what's ahead, there's a session for you.

All sessions are held online via Zoom at the scheduled times. No technology knowledge needed — just a willingness to engage with your caregiving journey and the support of experienced consultants and fellow family caregivers.

Ready to get started? Join our Caring Our Way community to register for your first planning session.

You Don't Have to Figure This Out Alone

Caregiving brings big questions and big emotions. Our planning sessions give you expert guidance, community support, and concrete plans for moving forward.

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