Guest Speaker – Liz Karkula LMFT – Managing Parental Worry & Anxiety

Being a parent is stressful and being a parent of a child with T1D is even more stressful. So how do you manage your worried thoughts when there is so much to worry about? Through a combination of my presentation and a group discussion, my hope is that you will come away from this session with a better understanding of the following:

·        Stress management techniques

·        Self Care strategies for the caregiver

·        Tips on how to communicate with your child, partner, care team, and friends when you are worried or stressed