Caring for Others Without Losing Yourself
Are you a caregiver who is:
Constantly on edge?
Easily irritated?
Emotionally exhausted?
Never truly resting?
March’s Common Ground conversation brings caregivers together for a supportive, guided conversation focused on connection, reflection, and practical ways to cope with the emotional realities of caregiving.
Is this session for you?
This space is for you if you are:
A parent of a child with complex needs
A caregiver for an aging parent
A partner supporting a loved one through illness or mental health challenges
Someone who feels emotionally exhausted from constantly showing up for others
What We’ll Talk About
This is not a lecture or workshop. It’s a guided conversation grounded in real experience. You are always welcome to listen quietly or share — whatever feels right for you.
Together, we’ll explore:
What caregiver burnout really is (and what it isn’t)
How emotional exhaustion shows up in everyday life
Why guilt, resentment, and numbness are so common
The invisible mental load caregivers carry
Boundaries and small shifts that make caregiving more sustainable
You’ll leave feeling validated and understood, with gentle tools to ease burnout, space to reconnect with yourself, and the comfort of being among others who truly understand. This isn’t about doing more. It’s about learning how to keep showing up without emptying yourself.
Session Details
When: Wednesday, 3/18/26
Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Location: Waves of Change Studio - 1088 Delsea Drive, Franklinville, NJ
Group size: Capped at 10 participants
Accessibility: Chairs and limited yoga mats available
Registration: Highly encouraged
Investment: $20 drop-in rate
Meet Your Facilitator
Amanda M. Gonzalez is a Clinical Mental Health student and counselor-in-training with 12+ years in child and family services. She works with children, families, and survivors of domestic violence, integrating holistic, nature-based approaches. Fluent in Spanish, she provides culturally sensitive, compassionate care.
Amanda Gonzalez
Come as you are
If you’ve been craving real connection — without pressure, without “fixing,” without having to explain yourself — this is the group for you.
Group Experiences in Franklinville, NJ
This group is held at the Waves of Change studio in Franklinville, NJ and welcomes students from Newfield, Buena, Vineland, Williamstown, Glassboro, Clayton, and surrounding South Jersey communities.
Disclaimer: Support groups are peer-based and educational and are not therapy or clinical treatment. Participation does not establish a therapist–client relationship.
If you’re looking for therapy or ongoing support - contact us.