Handling Intense Emotions of Being a Caregiver Makes Topic for Discussion

Contact: Robby Channell, 601-968-5135 rchannell@mbhs.org

Jackson, Miss. – October 11, 2005 - Baptist Adult Day Health Services and First Baptist-Jackson Summit Counseling are hosting a free seminar for caregivers of senior adults and for professionals, such as social workers, pastors and discharge planners assisting caregivers at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 3, 2005 at First Baptist Church Jackson Fellowship Hall West. The seminar title is “Help! My Fuse is Lit and I’m About to Blow!”: Handling the Intense Emotions of Being a Caregiver.

Speakers include Dr. Charles Boudreaux, Dr. Ron Mumbower both with First Baptist Church Summit Counseling and Baptist Health Systems Chaplain Rev. Marty Harper.

"We wanted to host a caregiver conference this fall dealing with the intense emotional issues centered around being a caregiver to a sick loved one,” said Baptist Adult Day Health Services Director Dixie Myrick, Northtown location. “We feel these selected speakers will provide insight and valuable information that will be intensely effective in dealing with the 24/7 responsibilities involved."

Topics for discussion will include: ways to manage anxiety, journeying through the ups and downs of caring for a loved one, and getting a grip on emotions a caregiver goes through.

Social Work Continuing Education Units (.33) are approved through the National Association of Social Workers for attendance. Registration is requested for this free seminar by calling the Baptist Health Line at 1-800-948-6262 or 601-948-6262.

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