For Inspired Caring® member families

Six Weeks to Feeling Lighter

A small-group course built on The C.A.R.I.N.G. Framework©.

Each week we will cover one component of the framework -
Calm, Assess, Resources, Intentions, Navigation, Grounding.

This framework meets you wherever you are on the caregiving journey to help you thrive, not just survive.

Meet Wednesdays at 7 PM Central
Starts Wednesday, October 28 (we take Thanksgiving Eve off)
Live on Zoom

What we will cover week by week

One Letter of The C.A.R.I.N.G.© Framework each week {about 60 minutes per sessions}

Week 1 Feel Calmer: Less reactive and more able to pause before responding, even in hard moments.
Week 2 Ability to Quickly Assess: Clear-eyed about what your loved one actually needs, and what you yourself need.
Week 3 Identify Resources: Identify a new option to meet your loved one where they are.
Week 4 Intentions: Purposeful, with priorities and values guiding you instead of guilt or panic.
Week 5 Navigation: Confidently taking one next baby step.
Week 6 Grounding: Steadier and more sustainable, identify how to protect your own well-being for the long haul. I'm not telling you to practice "self-care" we will clearly identify how.

Improved Communication

Specific strategies to use right away.

Peace of Mind

Yes, your situation is unique and there are also a lot of common denominators in caregiving.

Expectation Management

This is one of our greatest challenges and a low hanging fruit area of opportunity!

Save My Seat

Meet Your Coach

When not on the trail walking her dogs, Michele Magner is a passionate advocate for families navigating the complexities of aging and caregiving. Drawing from her personal experience as a family caregiver and her extensive background in the senior living industry, she brings both empathy and expertise to the work she does every day.

Michele is dedicated to helping individuals and families move through the caregiving journey with greater clarity, confidence, and connection - so they can thrive, not just survive, in this one big, beautiful, and often complicated life.

She holds an MBA and a Master’s Certification in Gerontology and is currently pursuing her PhD in Gerontology.

Michele is a Certified Life Coach, Certified Dementia Practitioner, and Certified Conscious Aging Facilitator. She also serves as an Adjunct Professor at Creighton University, where she teaches Long-Term Care Administration and created the game "Grannyland".

Michele is actively involved in advancing the well-being of older adults and their families. She serves on the Board of Directors for the Alzheimer’s Association Nebraska Chapter and supports the Dreamweaver Foundation in granting meaningful wishes for individuals in senior living communities.

As the founder of Inspired Caring, Michele shares fresh insights, practical tools, and meaningful conversations through her podcast, coaching programs, and workshops - empowering families to communicate more effectively, make informed decisions, and feel supported every step of the way. Because let’s face it, this chapter is HARD!

How much does this cost?

This 6 week course is completely free. A senior care company you are currently working with, or have worked with in the past, has paid for this as a gift to you.

No additional costs.

No upselling.

Completely free.

Does my loved one attend too?

These 6 weeks are for you. Your loved one does not attend with you. You are welcome to invite any other family or friend care partners to join us!

What if I can't make it to the call?

I encourage you to attend. Being in community with one another is really powerful and the exchanges between caregivers provides new insights and hope.

That being said, I will record these calls, and you will receive a link to replay them.

What other support options are available?

The membership you have been gifted includes 3 courses and an opportunity to schedule private weekly 20 minute coaching sessions with Michele. The courses include:
*Inspired Gratitude - a 21 day gratitude practice.
*Illuminating Senior Living - a comprehensive program to understand senior living.
*The C.A.R.I.N.G. Framework - an expanded version of this class of videos and worksheets.

Is this therapy or considered a support group?

No. I am not a licensed therapist or medical practitioner so I cannot diagnose or treat anything.

This is kind of, not really, a support group. This is a combination of a presentation, discussion and coaching. You will leave feeling lighter, resourced and supported.

In the first 30 minutes, I will do a presentation & have Q&A on the topic of the week and share additional resources for you.

The second 30 minutes we will open up the call for group discussion. I will have questions to pose to the group and am also available to coach people on a specific issue they're running into.

How is this different than my weekly 20-minute call?

Your weekly call is for your family's specific questions. The course walks you through the whole picture step by step, with other families alongside you. Your weekly calls continue as usual.

Schedule those calls using this link.

For Inspired Caring® member families

Six Weeks to Feeling Lighter

What we will cover week by week

Week 1 Feel Calmer: Less reactive and more able to pause before responding, even in hard moments.

Week 2 Ability to Quickly Assess: Clear-eyed about what your loved one actually needs, and what you yourself need.

Week 3 Identify Resources: Identify a new option to meet your loved one where they are.

Week 4 Intentions: Purposeful, with priorities and values guiding you instead of guilt or panic.

Week 5 Navigation: Confidently taking one next baby step.

Week 6 Grounding: Steadier and more sustainable, identify how to protect your own well-being for the long haul. I'm not telling you to practice "self-care" we will clearly identify how.