The Resilient Caregiver Workshop
Professional Wellness Workshop
A Strategic Eldercare Support Program for the Sandwich Generation
For the first time in U.S. history, more of your employees are caring for aging parents than for young children. These sandwich generation employees are quietly struggling, and it’s impacting your bottom line through reduced productivity, increased absenteeism, and accelerated turnover.
50% of caregiving employees are forced to change work schedules, disrupting team continuity
32% take leave of absence, creating coverage gaps and project delays
1 in 6 cite caregiving as the reason for early retirement, accelerating your talent drain
Your Workforce Has a $264 Billion Problem
The Eldercare Crisis Is Already Impacting Your Organization
Family caregiving costs the U.S. economy $264 billion annually in lost employment, absenteeism, and compromised employee health. Yet only 25% of organizations offer paid family leave for eldercare.
14% of Workforce
Your employees aged 45-64 at the peak of earning power are managing an invisible second job as eldercare providers.
92% Need Support
Surveyed caregivers overwhelmingly report wishing they had more support, but most don't know how to ask for it.
The Opportunity
Companies that support caregivers see improved productivity, retention, recruitment, and diversity, plus enhanced workplace skills.
The Reality: Your high-performing employees are coordinating medical appointments, navigating healthcare systems, managing medications, and making critical financial decisions for their parents, all while trying to maintain performance at work. Research shows caregivers bring enriched capabilities (empathy, efficiency, persistence) when properly supported.
The Hidden Struggles of Your Caregiving Employees
Millions of employees are silently managing a second job while caring for aging parents and maintaining their careers. These dedicated workers face overwhelming challenges that impact their focus, productivity, and well-being:
Medical & Cognitive Challenges
Logistical & Financial Pressures
Emotional & Relational Strain
Work-Life Collision
There Are Proven Strategies That Can Help
The Resilient Caregiver Workshop
A strategic workforce intervention designed for corporate environments
Led by Dr. Ginny Estupinian, PhD, ABPP, a board-certified clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience, this half-day program provides your employees with practical tools, emotional strategies, and resources to manage eldercare without sacrificing their careers.
This isn’t another generic wellness lecture. This is a strategic workforce intervention designed to address a specific, high-stakes challenge that’s already costing your organization in productivity, retention, and employee well-being.
Clinically Grounded
Led by a board-certified clinical psychologist (ABPP), not a general wellness coach. Evidence-based strategies backed by research.
Immediately Actionable
Participants leave with a 90-day action plan, practical scripts, and comprehensive resources they can implement the next day.
Workplace-Focused
Specifically addresses career impact with scripts for manager conversations, workplace rights (FMLA, EAP), and advocacy skills..
Benchmarked Against Leaders
Includes examples from leading eldercare institutions providing comprehensive navigation so employees understand best-in-class support.
Four Strategic Modules
1. Understanding the Challenge
Employees gain self-awareness of their unique stressors and recognize caregiving as a source of professional growth rather than a burden. The “Pressure Map” exercise helps identify personal stress points before they impact work performance.
Organizational Value:
Early recognition of burnout signs prevents performance decline and absenteeism.
2. The Practical Playbook
Foundational knowledge of legal, financial, and healthcare systems. Covers Power of Attorney, long-term care costs ($104K facility, $69K home), finding professional caregivers, dementia communication, and workplace rights, including what leading companies offer.
Organizational Value:
Employees become more efficient caregivers, reducing time away from work and improving decision-making speed.
3. Building Personal Resilience
Strategies to protect employee well-being and sustain caregiving without burnout. Includes boundary-setting frameworks, 5-minute desk resets, building support systems, and addressing the common disconnect in which employees don’t recognize themselves as caregivers until they’re overwhelmed..
Organizational Value:
Sustainable caregiving practices prevent burnout and maintain consistent work performance.
4. Action Planning & Advocacy
Concrete 90-day action plan with immediate next steps plus skills to advocate for eldercare benefits. Employees learn how to approach managers and HR about flexible arrangements with business case talking points.
Organizational Value:
Employees become proactive problem-solvers who articulate needs clearly, making it easier for managers to provide support.
Dr. Ginny Estupinian
PhD, ABPP | Board-Certified Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Ginny Estupinian brings a rare combination of elite clinical credentials and extensive frontline geriatric experience to her eldercare education programs. As a board-certified clinical psychologist through the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP), a distinction achieved by less than 4% of licensed psychologists, and a credentialed Health Services Psychologist by the National Register of Health Service Psychologists, she represents the highest standard of psychological expertise.
Specialized Geriatric Expertise
Dr. Estupinian’s eldercare authority is built on a decade of intensive clinical work as a neuropsychological assessor and staff psychologist in the geriatrics clinic at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center: Hospital & Clinics. Working as part of an integrated medical team, she conducted comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations and provided treatment for hundreds of older adults, developing deep expertise in the complex intersection of cognitive aging, medical conditions, and mental health.
This experience taught her the critical importance of collaborative, team-based care, a principle that informs every workshop she leads. She understands that effective eldercare requires coordination across multiple providers and family members, and she teaches participants how to build and navigate these essential support systems.
Caregiver Support Authority
Understanding that caregiver well-being is inseparable from patient care quality, Dr. Estupinian has dedicated significant clinical focus to supporting caregivers of aging loved ones. Her work includes both individual and group therapy interventions designed to help caregivers manage the stress, guilt, and burnout that often accompany eldercare responsibilities. This dual expertise, working with both older adults and their caregivers, gives her unique insight into the full caregiving ecosystem.
Translating Complex Research Into Practical Tools
Dr. Estupinian specializes in making evidence-based psychological research accessible and actionable for professionals who need concrete strategies, not theoretical abstractions. Her teaching approach reflects over 15 years of clinical practice combined with corporate consulting experience that includes crisis management for boards and C-suite executives, university-level instruction in organizational behavioral management, and leadership training programs.
She designs workshops specifically for analytical, results-oriented professionals who value efficiency and evidence. Participants leave with practical protocols they can implement immediately, assessment frameworks, communication strategies, and decision-making tools grounded in the latest geriatric psychology research.
Commitment to Excellence
Dr. Estupinian maintains active memberships in the California Psychological Association and the American Psychological Association, ensuring her practice remains current with evolving research and best practices in geriatric mental health. Her commitment to continuous professional development means workshop participants benefit from the most current, evidence-based strategies available in the field.
Her specialized training in health psychology, neuropsychology, and community mental health, combined with her extensive experience in integrated care, positions her to address the full spectrum of eldercare challenges. From cognitive assessment and dementia care to mood disorders, caregiver stress, and end-of-life decision-making.
Based in Silicon Valley | Available nationwide
Expert Consultant
Board Certified in Clincial Psychology
Credential Expert
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The Business Case: Why This Investment Pays for Itself
The Cost of Inaction
- •$264 billion annual economic cost
- •50% change schedules, disrupting operations
- •32% take leaves, requiring expensive backfill
- •27% reduce hours, losing institutional knowledge
- •1 in 6 retire early (replacement costs 50-200% of salary)
The ROI of Support
- ✓Improved Productivity: Less distraction, better performance
- ✓Higher Retention: Saves 50-200% of salary in replacement costs
- ✓Stronger Recruitment: Attracts top talent in competitive markets
- ✓Enhanced Diversity: Supports caregivers (59% women)
- ✓Skill Development: Empathy, efficiency, persistence
The Workshop Investment: For a one-time investment in a half-day workshop, you provide 20-30 employees with tools that improve their effectiveness for months or years. Compare this to the cost of losing even one senior employee to early retirement or burnout.
Additional Options & Customization
Multiple Sessions
Need to reach more employees? Run multiple sessions at a discounted rate. Contact us for volume pricing.
Manager Training Add-On
2-hour session teaching managers how to support caregiving employees
Industry-Specific Customization
Tailor examples and resources to your industry (tech, healthcare, finance, etc.). Included in all packages.
Flexible Scheduling
Prefer two 2-hour sessions instead of one 4-hour block? We can accommodate your schedule preferences.
Travel & Logistics
Virtual Delivery: No additional costs. Delivered via your preferred platform (Zoom, Teams, etc.)
In-Person Delivery: Travel expenses (airfare, hotel, ground transportation) billed separately at cost for locations outside the San Francisco Bay Area
Lead Time: 3-5 weeks preferred for optimal customization and preparation
Give Your Employees the Support They're Asking For
FAQ
How is this different from our existing EAP services?
EAPs provide reactive support when employees are already in crisis, typically offering 3-8 counseling sessions after problems arise. The Resilient Caregiver workshop is proactive, giving employees practical tools and knowledge before they reach burnout. It complements your EAP by reducing the need for intensive interventions. Think of it as preventive care versus emergency room treatment.
What's the typical ROI timeline?
Organizations typically see immediate impact in employee engagement surveys and reduced distraction (employees report feeling “less alone” and “more prepared”). Retention benefits become measurable within 6-12 months as employees who might have left early or reduced hours stay in their roles longer. The workshop pays for itself if it prevents even one senior employee from early retirement or extended leave.
Can this be integrated with our existing wellness program?
Absolutely. The workshop is designed to complement existing benefits and can reference your specific EAP services, flexible work policies, backup care options, and other resources. During customization, we’ll incorporate your organization’s benefits so employees know exactly what support is available to them. Many organizations position this as part of their broader wellness initiatives.
What if we don't have eldercare benefits to offer yet?
The workshop is valuable even without formal eldercare benefits. It helps employees maximize the resources available to them, including family support networks, community services, workplace flexibility, and public programs. It also teaches them how to advocate for benefits with business case talking points, which can inform your future benefits strategy. Many organizations use this workshop as a first step while evaluating longer-term benefit investments.
Is this only for employees currently providing eldercare?
While it’s most immediately valuable for current caregivers (14% of your workforce), the workshop is also beneficial for employees anticipating future caregiving, which is nearly everyone. Early preparation prevents crisis management. Many organizations open it to all employees aged 40+ or those who express interest, as the legal and financial information (Power of Attorney, long-term care costs) is valuable before an emergency arises.
What's the typical participant feedback?
Participants consistently report three themes: (1) feeling “less alone” realizing their colleagues face the same challenges, (2) feeling “more prepared” having concrete tools and resources instead of feeling overwhelmed, and (3) wishing they’d had this information sooner. The most common request is for follow-up sessions or ongoing support groups.
Can managers attend alongside their team members?
Yes, and we encourage it. Managers who understand the caregiving challenge are better equipped to support their team members effectively and respond appropriately to requests for flexibility. However, some organizations prefer separate manager sessions to allow employees to speak more freely. We offer a dedicated 2-hour Manager Training Add-On that teaches managers how to recognize signs of caregiver stress and have supportive conversations.
What's included in the corporate program fee?
The fee includes: (1) Workshop delivery by Dr. Estupinian (virtual or in-person), (2) All participant materials—9-piece toolkit including action plans, resource directories, and scripts, (3) Customization to your organization and industry, (4) Pre-workshop consultation to align with your goals, and (5) Post-workshop debrief to discuss implementation and next steps. For in-person delivery outside the Bay Area, travel expenses are billed separately at cost.
What if we need to reschedule after booking?
We understand that organizational priorities shift. If you need to reschedule more than 30 days before the scheduled date, there’s no penalty, we’ll work with you to find a new date. For changes within 30 days, we’ll do our best to accommodate while minimizing disruption. Cancellations within 14 days forfeit the deposit, as Dr. Estupinian has blocked that time exclusively for your organization.
How do we identify which employees should attend?
Most organizations use one of three approaches: (1) Open invitation to all employees aged 45-64 or anyone interested, (2) Targeted outreach through employee resource groups or wellness champions, or (3) Manager referrals for employees who’ve mentioned caregiving challenges. We recommend framing it as professional development rather than “help for struggling employees” to reduce stigma and increase participation.
Do you offer payment plans or alternative payment structures?
Our standard terms are 50% deposit upon booking and 50% due 7 days before delivery. For organizations booking multiple sessions or annual programs, we can discuss customized payment arrangements. We also offer volume discounts for organizations running 3+ sessions within a 12-month period. Contact us to discuss options that work for your budget cycle.
Can this program be offered offsite such as at a retreat or other venue?
Yes, please call to discuss your organizations needs and we will do our best to accomodate your request.