Overwhelmed by The Demands of Caring For a Loved One?
“Connecting with other caregivers in this course has been invaluable. Sharing our challenges and insights, alongside the support from Baha and Margaret, makes all the difference. Their genuine care and follow-up reflect their love and commitment. The course made me feel I am not alone in this caregiving journey. Most importantly, it reaffirms that God is always with us, never abandoning us. This group truly made an impact.”
“Coming into the Caregiver 101 sessions, I had no clear expectations. However, no matter what you anticipate, be prepared for God-given surprises. By the time we reached the halfway point, although my wife and I still find the challenges of our caregiving journey overwhelming, we now feel a renewed sense of hope and a deeper understanding, with a clearer perspective on the road ahead.”
“The Caregiving 101 course was a game-changer for me. The supportive group interactions allowed us to share stories, exchange ideas, and feel truly heard, making caregiving feel less isolating. The content was clear, relatable, and essential, especially in highlighting caregiver well-being. The facilitators were kind, organized, and patient, creating an inclusive environment where everyone could be real. This course is a must for anyone in a caregiving role, especially from a Christian perspective.”
“The Caregiving 101 course offers valuable advice, encouragement, and a sense of community for anyone who may feel overwhelmed when caring for loved ones. This experience helped me examine my role as a caregiver with valuable insights and practical guidance. Listening to the caregiving stories of others provided comfort and revealed common challenges. The facilitators’ personal caregiving experience and genuine concern were uplifting, and I appreciated the biblical context added to the course material.”
“I appreciated the weekly check-ins that focus on our physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. This course is a safe space where you can share openly without judgment. The facilitators offer spontaneous prayers, listen well, and provide valuable insights from their caregiving experiences. Their follow-up and topic-based questions deepen our understanding. Weekly emails remind us that we’re being prayed for, making this course a great support for those facing the challenges of caregiving.”
“This course is invaluable for anyone in a caregiving role, those supporting caregivers, or those preparing to be caregivers. The content is well-organized and practical, and the facilitators encourage questions and discussions. Everyone has an opportunity to share their experiences. The environment is empathetic and supportive, leaving you feeling validated and empowered. It provides deep insights into caregiving and strengthens your ability to support others effectively.”
This 6-week online course is designed to help you:
If you are prepared to participate with honesty and confidentiality, please join us.
Caregiving 101 is available as an online self-study at the Ontario Caregivers Organization.
In collaboration with OCO, we use its content to offer an engaging Christ-centered, community-building, and shared learning experience.
Each of the 6 sessions will include a short video from the OCO Learning Library and 40 minutes of facilitated application-oriented conversations.
Each course runs over six weekly online sessions. Each session is 60 minutes long starting at 8:00 PM and ending at 9:00 PM.
Through more than 50 years of married life, Baha and Margaret Habashy played leadership roles in 6 churches and 4 parachurch organizations. Through their Living Your Strengths Workshops they impacted the lives of leaders in organizations as large as Xerox and IBM or as small as mission and pastoral teams. Being part of a large multicultural family, they have experienced the challenge of caring for aging parents and the passing of loved ones.
In this course, they bring their engaging and facilitating experience and trust the Holy Spirit to use each participant’s experience to impact the lives of others.
