The "Wetsuit" Metaphor: Protection vs Restriction Preview

Family caregivers often bring their personal experiences, habits, and beliefs into their role. This week, we’ll explore how past experiences influence caregiving styles and determine whether they help or hinder the caregiving journey.

✅ Topics Covered:

  • Recognizing how personal history shapes caregiving habits.
  • Identifying caregiving archetypes (The Protector, The Fixer, The Observer, The Companion).
  • Understanding the difference between caregiving from obligation versus caregiving from intention.

Enhancements:

✔ Guided Reflection Video – A short meditation or visualization exercise to help caregivers reflect on a past experience that shaped their approach to caregiving.

✔ Caregiver Archetype Quiz – An online quiz to help family caregivers identify their caregiving style and how it influences their well-being.

✔ Self-Assessment: "Am I Bringing Unhelpful Habits Into My Caregiving Role?"

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