1. The Silent Cry of Caregivers: Because the sick or the elderly receive the attention, caregivers often become invisible to others. Unable to express their own needs, they serve in silence. In their silence, they cry out, “Doesn't anyone care about me and my needs?” In this session, you’ll discover the dilemma of invisible caregivers who don’t want to complain and don’t know how to ask for help. Cecil Murphey will show you how to recognize and respond to the silent calls for help.

2. Broken Promises: "Promise me that you'll never put me in a nursing home." That's one of the promises our loved ones often ask us to make. How do we respond? What if we promise and have to break such promises? Cecil Murphey offers insight and suggestions on dealing with such questions.  

3. Holiday Needs for Caregivers: The holidays present many challenges for caregivers. What can you do to lighten their load and allow them to enjoy some time off? Learn some practical ways to offer help and make the holidays a time of renewal and refreshment for those who so desperately need it.

4. Sibling Issues in Caregiving:  Providing care for a sick parent often brings out the best and the worst among siblings. The pressure may lead to strained relationships. Past wounds are reopened and the issues of childhood rivalry reemerge. It's not unusual for adult children to replay their historical roles in the family as they vie for Mom’s attention and affection. Cecil Murphey, as one who has been there with six siblings, offers suggestions on how to cope with siblings on a newer, adult level.

5. Asking for Help: Long-term caregivers need helping hands and open hearts. Sometimes it’s difficult for them to ask, especially when they’ve been turned down or previously ignored. Where can you get help? Whom do you ask? How do you get it? Why do you need it? Gain insights and resources during this informational and interactive hour and learn to speak about your needs. You’re not a failure if you ask for help.

6. Self-Care for Caregivers: When people we love suffer, we suffer as well. We want to do all we can to help them, but often in the process we neglect our own needs, both physical and spiritual. If we don’t take care of ourselves, we won’t be there to take care of our loved ones. Learn some ways to pamper yourself and allow time for simple indulgences so you can remain equipped and healthy for others.

7. Long-Distance Caregiving: When You Can’t Be There: Are you unable to be with your loved one to offer daily care? Don’t allow the guilt to interfere with your opportunities to provide long-distance care that only you can give.

8. Caught in the Middle: In this session Cecil Murphey offers everyday advice, spiritual guidance, and practical tips for those who are sandwiched between their own family’s needs and the challenges of caring for aging parents or relatives.

9. When Someone You Love Is Dying: Prepare yourself for the final days by dealing with unresolved issues, accepting reality, and honoring your loved one’s life patterns. Learn how to let go, talk about death, and face the future without your loved one. Make the most of your time together and learn some valuable lessons.

10. Listening with the Third Ear: Hearing the Question Behind the Question: Too often we respond to the question instead of listening for the issues and problems that prompted the question. For example, when people ask why, we need to get behind the words and discover the need.

11. When Someone You Love Suffers from Alzheimer’s or Dementia:  Every year approximately 5 million people are diagnosed with Alzheimer's. More than half of seniors of 85 have some form of dementia. This seminar gives practical tips on what you can do—and what you shouldn't do—for them.

12. When Someone You Love Has Cancer: There are more than 200 types of cancer, but all are serious and often life-threatening. Cancer isn't a private disease but involves family and friends. This seminar offers encouragement and a list of practical things you can offer to do for those you care about who suffer from this dreaded disease.

13. Caregiving: Facing the Hard Questions: Here are some of the questions caregivers need to face: Who becomes the caregiver? What difference does my attitude make? How do I know when Mom needs care? How much care should I offer? When do I need to ask for help? What help is there for me? Cecil Murphey has struggled with these questions and worked with others who face them.

14. The Caregiver’s Burden: Although some deny there is ever a burden, the term is being commonly used to describe the physical, emotional and financial toll of providing care. The emotional level of the person being cared for determines the emotional level of the caregiver. Murphey will talk about ways to ease the burden and help caregivers perceive the hand of God in their situations—and to rejoice.