"Re-imagine, Re-focus and Re-invent YOU While Caregiving," a free interactive workshop hosted by the Friendship Centers, in collaboration with AARP, is slated in Venice and Sarasota in December. The program is designed to help individuals caring for a loved one learn new strategies for self-care, explore the emotional experience of caregiving and discover their individual talents. “My thoughts, My feelings, My fears,” presented by Miriam Lacher, LMHC, will focus on learning to let go, breathing for increased self-awareness, and resources to inspire and educate. Barbara Dondero, MFA, will share how to “Access Your Inner Wisdom,” using art to gain intuitive insights and find answers to challenges and problem. The Venice workshop will be held at the Venice Friendship Center Community Room on December 2. Registration is at 12:30 pm and workshop is from 1–4pm. Call 941-584-0071 to register by November 20. The Sarasota workshop will be held at the at the Community Foundation of Sarasota County on December 9, with registration at 8:30 am, and the workshop from 9am-noon. Call 941-556-3268 to register by November 25. 

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