Episode 6: Self-Care as Caregivers with the Thayer Family
Description
As a caregiver, you are often focused on the care of others. But what about caring for yourself? In this episode, join host Allycia Wolff as she talks with the Thayer family about self-care. Brian and Jen Thayer are parents to Roa and Gunner, one of whom has special needs. In this episode, they talk about making time for yourself, communication, and finding the things that make you whole.
Resources mentioned in this episode
Dad's Support Group meets the first Saturday of the month at 5pm at Carbonie's Pizza in White Bear Lake. Contact Brian Thayer at 651.604.2754 for more information.
About Focus on the Future
You can find more information about Focus on the Future at arcminnesota.org/podcast. If Episode 6 inspired a question for an Arc Advocate, call The Arc Minnesota at 833.450.1494.
Focus on the Future is a podcast for caregivers and families supporting people with disabilities. In each episode, a conversation about the journey of discovering our best life and how to achieve it. While exploring legal, financial, and quality of life structures, Focus on the Future aims to get back to what matters most: living a fulfilling and meaningful life that is defined by each individual person.