Looking Out for the Caregiver
November 19, 2020 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST
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Presented by: Cortney Zimmerman, PhD
Taking care of someone with kidney disease can take a toll on the caregiver’s mental and emotional health. This webinar will give an overview of the challenges that caregivers may face and provide strategies on how they can look out for their own health while caring for others.
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Additional Articles and Resources
- Dialysis, Caregiving and Emotional Health
- Caregivers for People with Chronic Illness
- Self-care resources page for caregivers
- How to help a friend or loved one suffering from a chronic illness
- COVID-19 Resources
About the Presenter:
Cortney Zimmerman, PhD, is a pediatric health psychologist at Texas Children’s Hospital. She works with families and patients who have renal conditions and she specializes in improving mood, coping, adherence, and adjusting to living with a medical condition. Dr. Zimmerman received her PhD from the University of Miami and is a member of APA Division 54 Society of Pediatric Psychology.