Parent Workshop- Autism Parent and Caregiver Burnout, Compassion Fatigue and Hypervigilance
Mon, Sep 21
|First Presbyterian Church
Learning the essentials of supporting yourself through the autism caregiving journey
Time & Location
Sep 21, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
First Presbyterian Church, 1901 Vine St, Hudson, WI 54016, USA
About the event
Caring for an autistic child, adolescent, or adult can bring unique emotional, physical, and mental challenges. The ongoing demands of advocacy, navigating services, managing daily routines, and supporting complex needs can leave caregivers vulnerable to burnout, compassion fatigue, and chronic hypervigilance.
In this parent workshop, we’ll create a supportive, judgment-free space to talk about what caregiver burnout can look like, why it happens, and how to recognize the signs before you reach a breaking point.
Together, we’ll explore:
In this workshop, caregivers will:
Learn how prolonged stress affects the mind and body
Recognize early warning signs of caregiver strain and burnout