Supporting Mental Health and Wellness in Caregiving
Mental health is essential to well-being at every stage of life—including for older adults receiving care. In this course, caregivers will learn how to recognize the effects of stress, understand emotional responses (such as defense mechanisms), and support mental wellness in their daily work. The class also explores how caregivers can protect their own mental health and contribute to a supportive, emotionally safe care team environment. Whether working in the home or community, caregivers play a key role in fostering dignity, comfort, and emotional well-being for everyone involved.
60 mins
Certificate included
100% online
English
Audio & Captions
Learning Objectives
What you'll learn
By the end of this course, caregivers will be able to:
- Define mental health and describe how it impacts older adults receiving care.
- Identify signs of stress and common emotional coping responses in clients and care team members.
- Use basic strategies to support mental wellness and emotional safety in caregiving relationships.
- Demonstrate techniques for managing their own stress and recognizing when support is needed.
- Communicate effectively and compassionately when addressing emotional or behavioral concerns.
What's inside
This course includes
How-to instructional videos
Interactive learning activities
Knowledge checks throughout
Audio narration
Closed captions (accessibility)
Certificate of completion
Scenario-based videos
Downloadable checklists
Mobile-friendly access
Progress saving (resume anytime)
