Assisting People in Identifying as Caregivers
The "Family Caregiver Identity" presentation explores the concept of caregiver identity theory, examining how caregiver identity evolves and is shaped by the challenges and experiences of caring for someone with a complex medical condition or disability. Participants will gain insights into the emotional aspects of caregiving, including how individuals navigate their roles and choose to identify as caregivers, and sometimes not. The session will provide valuable knowledge for caregivers, those supporting family members, as well as professionals working in caregiving and health-related fields.
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Presented February 20, 2025
Presented by Sarah Rasby, Graduate Researcher/PhD Scholar
Sarah Rasby is a Graduate Researcher and 3rd Year PhD Student at the University of Nebraska. Having been a family caregiver to her parents alongside their cancer journeys and her twin sister's experience with a severe brain injury, she knows first hand the burden, challenges and joys that come with caregiving. Her research aim is for family caregivers to become powerful advocates for themselves and the people they are caring for along with building personal resilience and meaningful support networks to achieve optimal well-being. Her research focuses on how family caregivers- specifically caregivers to adults with acquired cognitive impairment- can become empowered by understanding the context of their experiences through the transformative lens of disability stigma theory, meaning making theory, and self-compassion practices. Sarah has a vision that one day ALL caregivers will feel supported and confident knowing that they have everything they need to care for their loved ones and themselves in the best way possible.
This session is part of the Education Series for the Family Caregiver, hosted by The Nebraska Caregiver Coalition.
