Nurturing without Burnout: Care for the Caregiver - OAP 802-84066

A compassionate space to understand over functioning, emotional exhaustion, people-pleasing, and the guilt that often comes with setting boundaries. Many people spend spent years — even decades — caring for others while neglecting their own needs. Students learn how to care for themselves with the same dedication they’ve given to others. The course provides tools for emotional balance, healthy boundaries, self-compassion, and reclaiming personal joy. It is a hopeful, healing class for anyone who feels tired, unseen, or overwhelmed by the demands of life.

## Nurturing Without Burnout: Healing from Overgiving & Emotional Exhaustion

Who is this class ideal for?
Caregivers and adults experiencing stress, burnout, or emotional exhaustion.
What will students do in this class?
Explore boundaries, people-pleasing, and self-compassion strategies.
What are 2–3 outcomes students can expect?

• Healthier boundaries
• Reduced burnout
• Greater emotional balance

What might make someone hesitant—and how does this class reduce that concern?
Creates a safe, validating, and supportive environment.
Why take this class?
Learn to care for yourself as you care for others.
✔ No prior experience needed
✔ Share at your comfort level
✔ Supportive, non-judgmental environment
✔ Practical tools you can use immediately

Meets online via Zoom/Canvas on Thursday evenings for 10 weeks between 5/28-8/1.

Must register by May 19 by using the link above. Look for class 84066.
Instructor: Abigail Constantino
About Your Instructor
Abigail Constantino has experiece rooted in psychology, nursing, and case management, with nearly 20 years of experience working within the Orange County Jail system in both medical and rehabilitative settings. In addition, she serves as an addiction counselor, supporting individuals locally and internationally as they rebuild their lives with dignity, structure, and sustainable tools for recovery.
Ms. Constantino specializes in translating complex emotional and behavioral concepts into practical, accessible strategies that students can apply in their daily lives. She designs courses, workbooks, and guided learning experiences that emphasize self-awareness, resilience, and grounded, everyday wellness—particularly for older adults and women navigating real-life challenges.
Her teaching is deeply informed by lived experience, including long-term caregiving for aging parents and raising a family, which brings added depth, compassion, and authenticity to her work. She is committed to creating safe, supportive, and empowering learning environments where students feel seen, respected, and capable of meaningful change.