If someone you love was hurt at work, your life changed too. You may be driving to appointments, managing medications, handling calls and paperwork, picking up extra hours, and holding the family's emotions together, often while being told you're "so strong." Caregiver Circle is a place where you get to be supported, too.
Who it's for
Spouses, partners, adult children, parents and close friends who are helping someone recover from a work injury. You don't need to be signed up for MOVE yourself, and your loved one doesn't need to attend.
What happens in the circle
- Live group sessions where caregivers share what's working and what's hard.
- Short teaching moments on stress, sleep, boundaries and asking for help.
- Practical swaps: scheduling systems, meal shortcuts, paperwork organisers.
- Breath and grounding practices from Just Breathe that fit into a busy day.
- On-demand sessions for the weeks you can't make it live.
Caregiver burnout is real
Signs many caregivers describe include exhaustion that sleep doesn't fix, irritability, pulling away from friends, getting sick more often, and feeling resentful, then guilty for feeling resentful. None of that makes you a bad person. It means you need support and rest, and the circle helps you plan for both.
Boundaries that protect the relationship
Caring for someone doesn't mean doing everything for them. Part of recovery for the injured person is doing what they safely can. The circle helps you find the line between helping and over-helping, and talk about it in a way that keeps you on the same team.
Your own health counts
Keep your own medical appointments. Keep one thing that's just for you. If you're feeling low, anxious or overwhelmed for more than a couple of weeks, talk to your doctor or a licensed therapist; Therapists.plus is one place to start. If you are thinking about harming yourself, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) any time. In an emergency, call 911.
Asking for help (and letting people give it)
Many caregivers find it hard to accept help. In the circle, you'll make a simple list of tasks other people could take on — a meal, a school run, an hour of company, a trip to the pharmacy — so that when someone says "let me know if you need anything," you have an answer ready.
A weekly caregiver check-in
- How many hours did I sleep on average this week?
- Did I eat proper meals and drink enough water?
- Did I do one thing just for me?
- Who did I talk to who wasn't about the injury?
- What's one thing I can hand off next week?
Peer support and coaching only, not therapy. If you are thinking about harming yourself, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) any time. In an emergency, call 911.