Over 1 in 8 people provide care to family members, whether that involves palliative care, care for a loved adult or child with physical, intellectual, or additional needs, or an elder. Carers often experience stress, fatigue, & isolation due to the ongoing responsibility of supporting another person’s needs. Balancing caregiving with personal life, work, & relationships can be difficult, sometimes leading to burnout. 

There are, however, many positive aspects to life as a carer. Supporting a family member can strengthen the relationship, give deeper purpose and meaning to life, and, over time, carers often develop resilience, patience, empathy, and emotional strength. These qualities can shape how a person handles challenges in all areas of their life. 

This 6-week project aims to provide a creative platform to a group of family carers to explore the impacts, challenges, and rewards of life as a long-term carer. Through a process-based approach, the participants will access a range of art materials as a means of self-expression in a safe and empathic environment. 

Dates: 20th August - 24th September
Time: 11am - 1pm
Location: Maria Assumpta Hall, Station Road, Ennis, Co. Clare, V95 HT99
Bookings: 065 6866515, email: clarecs@familycarers.ie

Please note that the details of events listed above are provided by the relevant Local Authorities.