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Photograph by Kerry Gerot, Copyright 2007

When a burn injury occurs it is often without warning and impacts the whole family.  You may find yourself in unfamiliar territory, caring for a loved as they heal from a burn injury. 

 

The recovery is often a long process and requires the healing of the entire family.  It is sometimes difficult to meet the needs of your loved one, other responsibilities and care for yourself. 

 

We hope the resources below help you find balance and support as you care for your loved one and heal from the burn trauma yourself.

Online Resources for Caregivers

 

The National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA)

A grass roots organization that educates, supports and empowers families who care for chronically ill, aged or disabled loved ones. NFCA reaches across different diagnoses, relationships and life stages to address the common needs and concerns of all family caregivers.

 

Family Caregiving 101

This site was created exclusively for people who are caring for loved ones. It is designed to assist the caregiver with practical information and moral support.

 

Well Spouse Association (WSA)

A national, not for profit membership organization that gives support to wives, husbands, and partners of the chronically ill and/or disabled. Through information and support groups, the organization address issues common to family caregivers: anger, guilt, fear, isolation, grief, and financial threat.

 

National Alliance for Caregiving

is a non-profit coalition of national organizations dedicated to the support and promotion of family caregiving issues.

 

National Respite Network (ARCH)

National Respite Coalitionand the National Respite Locator Service help parents, caregivers, and professionals find respite services in their state and local area.

 

CaringRoad

CaringRoad is an Internet community for caregivers featuring information, personal stories, and advice. The CaringRoad Support Network helps caregivers meet other caregivers, based on geography, diagnosis or family relationship.

 

Phoenix Society Resources

compassion fatigue overview

 

Preventing Compassion Fatigue for Ourselves While Caring for Others

by KAREN BADGER, PHD


Self Care for Caregiver

by MICHAEL BERGERON, MA, LMHC

Helping A Person with Burn Injury - In and out-of-hospital tips

by KATHY J. EDWARDS, PHD

 

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