Nov. 20
6:30-7:30 pm
You’ll walk away with:
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A holiday “life wheel” you can use to find balance in busy seasons
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New ideas to reduce stress and bring more peace into your holiday plans
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A personal action plan for making this year’s holidays more joyful and less draining
Jan. 15
6:30-7:30 pm
You’ll walk away with:
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Simple ways to strengthen your resilience so you don’t feel so worn out
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Hope-filled practices to help you bounce back on hard days
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A clear plan to reach for support instead of carrying it all alone
Feb. 19
6:30-7:30 pm
You’ll walk away with:
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Tools to recognize when it’s okay—and even healthy—to say no with grace
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Confidence to set limits in a kind and respectful way
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A personal “saying no” plan that protects your time and energy
More about the Workshops
Nov. 20, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
The holidays can be joyful, but they can also bring extra stress. This workshop will help you find more peace and balance during the busy season.
Using a simple tool called the “life wheel,” you’ll look at what has worked well in past holidays and what changes could make this year better.
Leave with a plan to enjoy the season with less stress and more joy.
Jan. 15, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Caregiving is not easy, and it takes a lot of strength to keep going.
In this workshop, you’ll learn simple ways to build resilience—the kind of strength that helps you bounce back when life is hard.
We’ll talk about how to care for yourself, where to find support, and how hope can grow even in tough times.
Feb. 19, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Saying “no” can feel hard, especially as a caregiver. But healthy boundaries are important for your well-being.
In this workshop, you’ll learn when it’s okay to say no, why it matters, and how to do it with kindness and confidence.
You’ll create a simple plan that makes it easier to protect your time and energy—so you can care for yourself and others in a healthier way.
Hi, I’m Rayna
Thrive Together Community Coach & Workshop Facilitator
I am passionate about offering hope to caregivers in the middle of life’s hardest seasons. As a former family caregiver, I understand both the challenges and the blessings that come with walking alongside a loved one.
I am an author, speaker, and coach who equips caregivers with practical tools, encouragement, and faith-filled perspective to help them stay strong. Through my work with A Season of Caring and the Caregivers Thrive Together Community, she creates safe spaces for caregivers to find support, build resilience, and know they are not alone.
Caring Strong Workshop Series is brought to you by:
You Don’t Have to Do This Alone
Caring for an aging parent, a spouse, or another loved one can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to carry it all by yourself. Thrive Together is an online community created just for family caregivers, offering encouragement, connection, and practical support for every stage of the journey.
Here, you’ll find a safe space to share, learn, and discover resources that help you care well—and breathe easier. Whether you’re handling daily tasks or navigating big challenges, you’ll find strength and companionship in this supportive community.
What Workshop Attendees Say
Rayna never fails to impress! Her enthusiasm and passion for caregivers is remarkable. Rayna shares her own personal experiences and expertise to better help others, providing spiritual and practical assistance. If you get a chance to hear Rayna speak – take it!
You’ll be encouraged and challenged, and be all the better for the encounter with her!
Co-Founder , Nourish for Caregivers
Rayna has a passion for helping caregivers. Because of her own experiences with both her mother and father, she can relate to most caregiver issues.
Although she is quite knowledgeable, it is her compassion that makes this a wonderful workshop!
State Dementia Program Manager