Resources for Caregivers

Caregiver Health & Wellbeing Coaching (CHWC)

The road to better health and wellbeing starts with you

What is Caregiver Health and Wellbeing Coaching:

Caregiver Health and Wellbeing Coaching is offered to caregivers of Veterans through the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) Caregiver Support Program (CSP).  

You, the caregiver, and a member of your local CSP team trained in Caregiver Health and Wellbeing Coaching, will partner to implement, develop and apply a Personalized Health Plan The focus on what really matters to YOU. Enhance physical and emotional wellbeing with your values, needs and goals in mind.

Your coach will use a guiding helping style which places the focus on you and your needs. Caregiver Health and Wellbeing Coaching is based on VA’s cutting-edge Whole Health approach, which focuses on what matters to you, not what’s the matter with you.

Why is Caregiver Health & Wellbeing Coaching Beneficial?

Caregiver Health and Wellbeing Coaching focuses solely on YOU. This resource empowers you as a caregiver by focusing on your own health and wellbeing. Although caregiving may be rewarding, research shows that serving in the role of a caregiver can increase the risk of anxiety, depression, and burnout. Caregiver Health and Wellbeing Coaching uses Whole Health strategies, including the Circle of Health, to assist caregivers in managing these risks while improving overall wellness

Who Can Participate in Caregiver Health & Wellbeing Coaching?

Caregiver Health and Wellbeing Coaching is available to caregivers enrolled in CSP’s Program of General Caregiver Support Services (PGCSS) and Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC). There is no cost to participate.

How Can Caregiver Health & Wellbeing Coaching Work for You?

Your Caregiver Health and Wellbeing Coach is your personal guide who will help you develop a personalized health plan based on your values, needs, and goals. Whole Health self-assessment tools, such as the Circle of Health, the Personal Health Inventory, and the Personal Health Plan are used to help you explore connections among important aspects of your life to guide the coaching journey. Your Health and Wellbeing Coach will help you identify your strengths and values to assist you in achieving your goals.

Getting Started

Getting started with Caregiver Health and Wellbeing Coaching is easy.

1. Contact your local Caregiver Support Program and ask if this is available at your VA medical center. If available, you’ll be paired with a coach specifically trained in Caregiver Health and Wellbeing Coaching.
2. Complete a questionnaire with your coach. This questionnaire will help you to consider, identify and quantify goals.
3. Develop and implement a personalized plan—with the help of your coach—to enhance your overall physical, emotional and mental health.

The coaching style is based on VA’s innovative Whole Health approach, which focuses on what matters to you rather than what’s the matter with you.

Taking Control

Whether caregivers want to set goals to become more active, enhance their personal development or recharge, CSP is here to help.

Connect with a coach today. Caregivers can participate in coaching by contacting their local CSP team or contact the Caregiver Support Line at 1-855-260-3274 if you have a question.

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