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Webinar – “From Overwhelmed to Empowered: Thriving While You Care”

When

Thursday, October 16, 2025    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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Event Type

Free month-long webinar series to support caregivers of individuals with Down syndrome during National Down Syndrome Awareness Month in October

October is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month.

Join the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) for this month-long webinar series to support caregivers of individuals with Down syndrome. The series will cover a variety of important topics from Oct. 2 through Oct. 30.

Learn about “From Overwhelmed to Empowered: Thriving While You Care” on Oct. 16 from 12 to 1 p.m.

Shatanese Reese, certified EQi consultant and chief executive officer of Shatanese Reese, LLC, will explore the emotional and psychological aspects of caregiving and provide practical tools to help caregivers thrive.

Participants will learn to:

  • Recognize early warning signs of burnout
  • Develop effective self-care practices
  • Apply stress-reduction techniques designed specifically for the caregiving journey

The webinars are free.

Register for “From Overwhelmed to Empowered: Thriving While You Care.”

Learn more about the 2025 Caregiver Webinar Series dates and topics.

Sessions will be recorded and emailed to everyone who registers.

The series will continue with  “Understanding and Supporting Trauma in Adults with Down Syndrome” on Oct. 21 from 12 to 1 p.m.