Honouring the Caregiver
This section recognizes the important role of the caregiver.
You will find resources to support your own wellbeing, including self-care, rest, and seeking support. Caring for yourself is an important part of caring for someone else.
Looking for more support? Explore the Resource Library for the full collection of Walking Alongside tools and resources, or follow the Caregiver Pathway to guide your next steps.
Resources for this section
| Section | Title | Description | Resource Type | Details | Keywords & tags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honouring the Caregiver | Supporting the Caregiver and the Family | A guide to supporting caregivers and families with practical suggestions for offering help, volunteering time, and providing support from near or far. | Pamphlet | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yW2jE5hkAqljO24CF5QUHBsJnlRCOVw6/view?usp=drive_link | caregiver, family, support, community, helping, volunteering, burnout, grief support |
| Honouring the Caregiver | ABCs of Self Care | A simple introduction to self-care and why it matters. Learn how awareness, balance, boundaries, and connection support caregiver wellbeing. | Video | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXvxezGpXbc | self-care, caregiver, Indigenous, balance, connection, boundaries, reflection, mental health, mental wellness, burnout, compassion fatigue, caregiver stress, video |
| Honouring the Caregiver | Good Mental Health Tips | Twelve practical suggestions to help support mental health and build resilience during stressful or demanding caregiving experiences. | Handout | https://carechannel.elizz.com/resources/good-mental-health-tips/ | mental health, tips, wellbeing, self-care, daily habits, caregiver, burnout, mental wellness, coping, resilience, prevention, daily habits |
| Honouring the Caregiver | 10 Tips to Avoid Burn Out | Ten helpful tips to support balance, reduce stress, and prevent burnout while supporting someone with a serious illness. | Handout | https://carechannel.elizz.com/resources/10-tips-to-avoid-burn-out/ | burnout, stress, prevention, wellbeing, caregivers, compassion fatigue, rest, balance, mental wellness, |
| Honouring the Caregiver | Caring for Someone with a Serious Illness: Care for the Caregiver | Addresses communication, self-care, health system navigation, respite, financial questions, and grief during and after caregiving. | Pamphlet | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gXgLSpYzNgpzdydhRY79FHnSVFX5Uu1k/view?usp=drive_link | caregiver, support, communication, system navigation, navigating the healthcare system, respite, grief, self-care, accepting help, community education, care plan, creating a plan |
| Honouring the Caregiver | Personal Awareness of Loss | Reflection activity to help explore past losses, emotional responses, and personal thoughts about death. Useful for personal check-ins or team debriefs. | Activity | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kraDmMyeOXPHWOb_aPAdZaszPWurvQly/view?usp=drive_link | loss, reflection, grief, self-awareness, activity, worksheet, handout, bereavement, emotional wellness, self-awareness, check-in, mental wellness, caregiver, care provider, care team, community care team |
| Honouring the Caregiver | I am a Caregiver | A practical toolkit to help Indigenous caregivers identify their needs, build support, recognize burnout warning signs, and access helpful programs and services. | Booklet | https://ontariocaregiver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/I-am-a-caregiver-toolkit-for-Indigenous-caregivers.pdf | creating a plan, circle of support, corrdination, financial, education, assessment, building support networks, burnout, prevention, activity, system navigation, respite, self-care, reflection, helplines, supports |
You can browse the resources within each section as needed, or search the Resource Library if you’re looking for something specific. Explore this site in the way that feels most helpful to you.