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Are you busy raising your kids while being a caregiver to your aging parents?
Are you struggling to balance both work and life itself?
Through captivating meditation sessions, trail walk, invigorating group activities and tours, while making soul-stirring connections. We aim to guide you on a transformative journey. We will guide you through a wonderful weekend where you will disconnect, in order to reconnect with yourself, unlock your limitless potential and experience relaxation.
Every detail of our retreat has been thoughtfully designed to awaken your senses, establish a profound connection with the elements and other caregivers, and get back in touch with yourself and your own needs which have probably been neglected from your tireless caregiving role. Prepare to be swept away as you join us on this unforgettable journey of reconnecting to yourself. Thank you for choosing to be a part of our magical retreat. Get ready to create memories that will last a lifetime while harnessing friendships and become a part of a great support system and community. Join us once and you'll be hooked.
We are excited to connect with you and have you join us at Connections of the Heart Retreats.
Imagine yourself being immersed by the beauty of a quaint countryside estate that fills your senses, creates new memories and soothes your soul. Savor the bountiful nature around you. Feel the quiet peacefulness. During our time together, we will have unabashed fun, contagious laughter, and blissful relaxation. We want to offer you an escape from the demands of everyday life and your caregiving responsibilities. A place where you can rediscover the magic within yourself and reignite, along with fellow caregivers needing a break. Allow yourself the freedom, and the opportunity to escape, as we created the kind of retreat you want and need. Step into our harmonious collaboration and immerse yourself in our vibrant, caring and spirited community.
Hi my name is Tonya Buchys, and I was in your same position for 12 years. I was raising a family, working a full time career, while being a full-time caregiver for my mother, living with dementia. As her health declined, her care increased. My responsibilities with my family, work, and home in addition to caring for my mother’s every need, created an overwhelmed feeling. I was in a sense, spiraling out of control and felt as though I was drowning. Initially, I did not recognize that I was struggling as badly as I had been.
The signs that I missed:
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Irritability
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Lack of patience
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Forgetfulness
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Fatigue
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Internal anxiety, others could not see, but I felt I was a ball of anxiety.
When you are in it, you just do it. You may not realize how much your caregiving role may be affecting you.
The bottom line is you do have to make time for yourself.
If you are not your best, how can you be the best for someone else?
Otherwise, it could affect you long term, emotionally, mentally or even physically.
Looking back, I learned a very valuable lesson, about how important it is to take time for yourself and the importance of self-care. Since going through my own personal struggles, I sought out several different resources and began to implement them for myself. I wished I had known about or practiced while I was in the position I was in because it would have helped me tremendously to cope better and not end up feeling that sense of drowning.
Even if it is once a year, that time away to unplug from your daily responsibilities as a caregiver, could help save you emotionally, mentally and physically. You may even feel yourself holding on to a thread. If so, it is important to STOP… for YOU!
Join us at one of our retreats where you realize you are not alone on this difficult journey, living in the sandwich generation of caregiving. Come to a place where you can unplug and re-energize yourself, along with fellow caregivers needing a break. Allow yourself the freedom, and the opportunity to escape, as we created the kind of retreat you want and need. Step into our harmonious collaboration and immerse yourself in our vibrant, caring and spirited community.
Prepare to be swept away as you join us on this unforgettable journey of reconnecting to yourself.
Get ready to create memories that will last a lifetime while harnessing friendships and become a part of a great support system and community. Join us once and you'll be hooked.
At the end of the retreat, it is our goal for you the leave feeling rejuvenated and ready to return home, as a better version of you, for yourself, your family and your loved one. Since learning so many valuable tools for myself, I have felt compelled to help other caregivers who may be going through the same or similar situation and may be experiencing caregiver burnout.
The list of tools I have utilized and have continued to incorporate into my life
PRE ORDER OUR RECORDABLE BOOK!
The Connections of the Heart Recordable Book is a thoughtful and heartfelt way to stay connected with loved ones living with dementia, Alzheimer's, or separate from their family. It allows users to voice record thoughts, memories, and messages, ensuring they can hear and feel the warmth of their presence.
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Sandwich Generation Caregivers - Connections of the Heart Retreats
This group is a safe space for caregivers to share their experiences, ask for advice, and offer support to each other. We understand the unique challenges that sandwich generation caregivers face, and we're here to help you through it. Whether you're just starting out on your caregiving journey or you're a seasoned pro, we welcome you to join our community.
