Caregiver Mental Wellness

Caregiver Mental Wellness Caregiver self-help, foster family support, and advocate for caregiver friendly work environments. Carolyn Dowdy, the founder of Caregiver Mental Wellness, Inc.

is a retired professional from the banking industry with a background in human resources, operations, consulting and training. In addition to her professional experience, she's an informal caregiver. Carolyn's profound vision led to the creation of Caregiver Mental Wellness, Inc. a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing charitable and educational initiatives to support the burnout and mental health crisis faced by caregivers. The company aims to raise awareness about these issues through individuals and businesses dedicated to caregiver advocacy, offer valuable wellness tips to alleviate stress and anxiety among caregivers, and provide consulting services with businesses to establish a "Caregiver Advocate Business" program. She invites all of you to become advocates for our caregivers by promoting awareness through social media! We have over fifty-three million caregivers in the U. S., 20% are depressed and 61% of workforce are also caregivers. Invite your friends, families, employers, organizations and businesses to visit our website and follow us. Our website www.caregivermentalwellness.com!

“Caring for yourself is part of caring for others.”Parents and other caregivers of all kinds carry invisible responsibil...
01/16/2026

“Caring for yourself is part of caring for others.”

Parents and other caregivers of all kinds carry invisible responsibilities that may place the body under long-term stress.

Your well-being benefits the people who depend on you.
Take 5 minutes for short breaks during the day.

Follow us & share to bring awareness to parents and all caregivers.

Caregiving Isn’t Selfless When You Forget Yourself!Parents and other caregivers give so much, often without pause. But s...
01/14/2026

Caregiving Isn’t Selfless When You Forget Yourself!

Parents and other caregivers give so much, often without pause. But self-care is not selfish., it’s essential.

Self-care allows caregivers to recharge, reflect, and build resilience on your own schedule. When parents and caregivers prioritize their self-care, you replenish your energy. We can't pour from an empty cup.

You deserve care too. Explore our free self-care videos today: www.caregivermentalwellness.com/wbp/

“I Didn’t Even Know I Was a Caregiver....I'm a parent, spouse, sister, partner, grandmother, friend, family member...."M...
01/11/2026

“I Didn’t Even Know I Was a Caregiver....I'm a parent, spouse, sister, partner, grandmother, friend, family member...."

Many parents and other caregivers don’t identify as caregivers—they just “do what needs to be done.”

Many parents, spouses, adult children, sisters and brothers, grandparents, youth, seniors, and other kinship, foster parents and so on don’t realize they’re caregivers — and then exhaustion shows up. Awareness is the first step to understanding the importance of self-care.

Two of the biggest barriers? Fear of being seen as weak or feeling judged. Stress, worry, challenges, sadness, and exhaustion often go unspoken.

Our private, self-care videos give parents and other caregivers a safe, judgment-free space to learn and reflect. They can pause, rewatch, and create their own journey of self-care to help prevent burnout and maintain their well-being.

Take your first step today. Watch our free self-care videos for parents and other part-time or full-time caregivers.

Link to self-care videos for personal viewing:
www.caregivermentalwellness.com/wbp/

Follow us for more self-care tips!


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01/05/2026

Year in Review 2025 - tirelessly working to make our parents and other caregivers seen while grassroots growing, and through awareness, education, and advocacy continuing our self-care initiatives to support those who care for others!

Happy New Year 2026 Together, we can make "unseen" parents and caregivers "seen."Real change doesn’t happen all at once—...
01/01/2026

Happy New Year 2026

Together, we can make "unseen" parents and caregivers "seen."

Real change doesn’t happen all at once—it begins with one intentional step.

When we intentionally prioritize self-care, we start our journey of well-being.

You deserve care, and the ones you care for need you at your best.

We're proud to announce Jane G. Clark, MPA, CPS has joined Caregiver Mental Wellness's Board of Directors.With more than...
12/31/2025

We're proud to announce Jane G. Clark, MPA, CPS has joined Caregiver Mental Wellness's Board of Directors.

With more than 20 years of leadership in behavioral health, public health, and nonprofit consulting—and lived experience as a caregiver—Jane brings both expertise and deep empathy to our mission.

As Jane shared, “Caregiver Mental Wellness offers support to individuals, parents, and others who may not yet realize they are caregivers—and who need the same care they so often give to others. I’m honored to be part of this important work.”

Her voice strengthens our commitment to ensuring parents and other caregivers are seen, supported, and valued. She will be a valuable addition to our governing team as we expand our reach, deepen our impact, and responsibly grow our organization to support the unseen caregivers in our communities.







💙 With Gratitude, We Look Ahead 💙As we close out this year, we want to pause and say thank you—to every supporter, partn...
12/31/2025

💙 With Gratitude, We Look Ahead 💙

As we close out this year, we want to pause and say thank you—to every supporter, partner, advocate, donor, writer, speaker, and caregiver who uplifted this mission.

Because of you, conversations around caregiver mental wellness are growing louder, safer, and more compassionate. You’ve helped shine light where silence once lived.

As we look toward 2026, our vision is clear:
✨ Expand education and resources
✨ Deepen community support
✨ Amplify parents and caregivers’ voices
✨ Continue advocating for self-care and wellness at every stage of caregiving

We are so grateful to walk this path together. The work continues—and the future is brighter because of you.

To every parent and caregiver during the holiday season…if the holidays feel joyful, we celebrate with you. 🎄If they fee...
12/24/2025

To every parent and caregiver during the holiday season…if the holidays feel joyful, we celebrate with you. 🎄

If they feel heavy, complicated, or exhausting—we see you.

Caregiving doesn’t pause for the holidays. Grief, stress, and responsibilities often show up alongside the joy, lights, and traditions. This season, we gently remind you: your wellbeing matters too.

May you find moments of rest, breath, and grace—without guilt.

May you allow yourself softness, support, and space.
And may you know you are never alone in this journey.

From all of us at Caregiver Mental Wellness, we wish you peace, comfort, and care—today and always.

✨ New Blog Spotlight ✨Grief doesn’t always wait for goodbye.In our newest blog, “Holding Space for Grief Before Goodbye:...
12/17/2025

✨ New Blog Spotlight ✨

Grief doesn’t always wait for goodbye.

In our newest blog, “Holding Space for Grief Before Goodbye: Understanding Anticipatory Grief in Caregivers,” Certified Grief Companion Terri Lynn Chaplin compassionately explores the quiet, often unseen grief caregivers carry long before loss occurs.

Anticipatory grief can show up as exhaustion, guilt, loneliness, or self-doubt—and naming it matters. When we acknowledge grief, we soften its weight and open the door to compassion, connection, and healing.

This piece is a powerful reminder that caregivers are allowed to feel deeply, rest intentionally, and hold space for themselves too.

👉 Read the full blog on the Caregiver Mental Wellness website and know you are not alone: https://caregivermentalwellness.com/holding-space-for-grief-before-goodbye-understanding-anticipatory-grief-in-caregivers-author-terri-chaplin-certified-grief-companion/

Learn more about Teresa (Terri) Chaplin by visiting her website: https://www.myhealingheartscommunity.com/

Top 5 Ways Caregivers Can Protect Their Wellbeing This Holiday Season 🎄The holidays can be beautiful — and also overwhel...
12/12/2025

Top 5 Ways Caregivers Can Protect Their Wellbeing This Holiday Season 🎄

The holidays can be beautiful — and also overwhelming, especially when you’re caring for someone with medical, emotional, or developmental needs.

Here are a few simple ways to care for yourself while caring for those you love:

1️⃣ Set one realistic boundary.
Say “yes” only to what you have the capacity for. Give yourself permission to simplify.

2️⃣ Create a 10-minute daily recharge ritual.
A walk, deep breathing, a quiet cup of coffee, or stretching before bed — tiny resets matter.

3️⃣ Let go of the pressure to make everything perfect.
Your presence is enough. Traditions can be adjusted. Expectations can be softened.

4️⃣ Ask for support early.
Whether it’s respite, shared tasks, or emotional support — you don’t have to shoulder everything alone.

5️⃣ Schedule something just for you.
A nap, a favorite show, journaling, therapy, a long shower, or connecting with a friend who truly “gets it.”

During a season that often demands more, remember you are allowed to rest.

Explore our website for more tools and support: https://caregivermentalwellness.com

The holidays can be beautiful, but they can also be overwhelming—especially for parents and other caregivers who give so...
12/11/2025

The holidays can be beautiful, but they can also be overwhelming—especially for parents and other caregivers who give so much of themselves all year long.

As you care for others this season, we hope you also find moments to rest, breathe, and feel appreciated. Your love, your strength, and your matter more than you know.

The Mental Health Toll Caregivers Rarely Talk About...A new Women's Health article published this month highlights what ...
12/09/2025

The Mental Health Toll Caregivers Rarely Talk About...

A new Women's Health article published this month highlights what so many caregivers quietly carry: exhaustion, isolation, shifting identity, and the constant “on-alert” stress that comes with caring for someone you love.

Many feel they’re navigating impossible systems while trying to protect their own mental health.

But connection helps. Caregivers in the article shared that support groups, therapy, routines, and finding even a small circle of people who truly understand can make a powerful difference.

At Caregiver Mental Wellness, we’re here to remind you: you don’t have to do this alone.

👉 Read the entire article here: https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a69176670/the-mental-health-toll-caregivers-rarely-talk-about/

Article Written by: Shelley Flannery

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