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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261211
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SUMMARY:Free Respite Provider Training: Apply Here
DESCRIPTION:New for 2026! CareAcademy training courses are new each month! See schedule below.\nApply online HERE. Must be an Alabama resident to apply. \n\nAlabama Lifespan Respite is excited to offer a free basic respite provider training opportunity through CareAcademy for unskilled\, in-home respite providers to be better prepared to deliver planned and emergency respite services to the families they serve. \nAlabama Lifespan Respite offers of free basic care provider training for up to 25 individuals (Alabama residents only; new applicants only) per month\, which includes the opportunity to earn class completion certificates and an education stipend. \nMobile-friendly classes\, designed by industry experts and offered through an easy-to-use video training platform\, are available with Closed Captioning in English and Spanish through CareAcademy. \nParticipants can use earned certificates to reassure caregivers and care recipients that they have completed training and are ready to provide quality care. \nApply online HERE. Must be an Alabama resident to apply.  \nFor more information\, contact Kimberly at al.respite@ucphuntsville.org or call 256-859-8300. Apply online HERE. Must be an Alabama resident to apply.
URL:https://alabamarespite.org/event/free-respite-provider-training-apply-here/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kimberly":MAILTO:al.respite@ucphuntsville.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260807T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260807T113000
DTSTAMP:20261025T121348
CREATED:20260731T205226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T205226Z
UID:778-1786096800-1786102200@alabamarespite.org
SUMMARY:Restoring Vitality: Reclaiming the Energy of Aliveness in Caregiving
DESCRIPTION:Let’s explore how creativity\, beauty\, nature\, and play nourish depleted caregivers and practices that reignite the spark of joy and embodied presence. \nRegister here: https://forms.gle/ThaohtJxBU9kQeWG9
URL:https://alabamarespite.org/event/restoring-vitality-reclaiming-the-energy-of-aliveness-in-caregiving/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Alabama Respite":MAILTO:jstang@ucphuntsville.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260808T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260808T120000
DTSTAMP:20261025T121348
CREATED:20260707T183056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T183056Z
UID:747-1786179600-1786190400@alabamarespite.org
SUMMARY:Tuscaloosa: Autism Health & Support Fair
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URL:https://alabamarespite.org/event/tuscaloosa-autism-health-support-fair/
LOCATION:Bryant Conference Center\, 240 Paul W Bryant Dr\, Tuscaloosa\, AL\, 35487
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260814
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260815
DTSTAMP:20261025T121348
CREATED:20260709T135411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T135411Z
UID:767-1786665600-1786751999@alabamarespite.org
SUMMARY:Dementia and Caregiver Conference in Dothan
DESCRIPTION:Register at https://sarcoa.org/aging-is-living/ 
URL:https://alabamarespite.org/event/dementia-and-caregiver-conference-in-dothan/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260814T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260814T110000
DTSTAMP:20261025T121348
CREATED:20260731T205323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T205323Z
UID:780-1786701600-1786705200@alabamarespite.org
SUMMARY:Emotional Literacy
DESCRIPTION:Emotional Literacy plays a vital role in the caregiving process by enabling caregivers to navigate the complexities of human emotions and relationships with sensitivity and empathy. Join Jenny Stang to learn strategies to increase this vital skill set. \nRegister here: https://forms.gle/UMG3HtChFRqtLJ9B9
URL:https://alabamarespite.org/event/emotional-literacy/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Alabama Respite":MAILTO:jstang@ucphuntsville.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260818T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260818T110000
DTSTAMP:20261025T121348
CREATED:20260731T205428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T143018Z
UID:782-1787047200-1787050800@alabamarespite.org
SUMMARY:*Time Management
DESCRIPTION:Join Caregiver wellness advocate\, Jenny Stang as we tackle time management with practical tips.\n*education stipend opportunity \nRegister here: https://forms.gle/fCcZfgAnsfb1ib6i6
URL:https://alabamarespite.org/event/time-management/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Alabama Respite":MAILTO:jstang@ucphuntsville.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260828T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260828T110000
DTSTAMP:20261025T121348
CREATED:20260731T205531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T205531Z
UID:784-1787911200-1787914800@alabamarespite.org
SUMMARY:Distressed and Dutiful: Caring for difficult\, aging parents
DESCRIPTION:Being a family caregiver for an aging parent can be challenging and emotionally taxing. Here\, we will discuss strategies for dealing with difficult\, aging parents and taking care of yourself in the process.\nRegister here: https://forms.gle/LFb9GvMoaWwy7RWg9
URL:https://alabamarespite.org/event/distressed-and-dutiful-caring-for-difficult-aging-parents/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Alabama Respite":MAILTO:jstang@ucphuntsville.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260904T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260904T110000
DTSTAMP:20261025T121348
CREATED:20260828T135853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T135853Z
UID:789-1788516000-1788519600@alabamarespite.org
SUMMARY:Suicide prevention for caregivers
DESCRIPTION:September is Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month! Join Caregiver Wellness Advocate Jenny Stang to learn the warning signs of suicide and resources for help. \nFriday\, September 4th 10 a.m. via Zoom \n*Education stipend opportunity \nRegister here: https://forms.gle/rgwpmAgRG8xpGhYC9
URL:https://alabamarespite.org/event/suicide-prevention-for-caregivers/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Alabama Respite":MAILTO:jstang@ucphuntsville.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260911T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260911T110000
DTSTAMP:20261025T121348
CREATED:20260828T141041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T141041Z
UID:791-1789120800-1789124400@alabamarespite.org
SUMMARY:Wandering\, Sundowning and Combativeness
DESCRIPTION:Join Jenny Stang\, LMSW as we explore the causes for and tips to manage some of the more exhausting expressions of dementia.\nFriday\, September 11th @ 10 am via Zoom.\nRegister here: https://forms.gle/x71ULvBVEbJXfkc58 \n 
URL:https://alabamarespite.org/event/wandering-sundowning-and-combativeness/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Alabama Respite":MAILTO:jstang@ucphuntsville.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260912T153000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260912T193000
DTSTAMP:20261025T121348
CREATED:20260902T155219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T155220Z
UID:807-1789227000-1789241400@alabamarespite.org
SUMMARY:Selma Free Adult Respite Night
DESCRIPTION:Friends of Olivia Adult Respite Night. FREE evening for adults with special abilities. September 12 from 3:30–7:30 PM\nRegistration is required: REGISTER HERE
URL:https://alabamarespite.org/event/selma-free-adult-respite-night/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260918T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260918T110000
DTSTAMP:20261025T121348
CREATED:20260828T141208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T141208Z
UID:794-1789725600-1789729200@alabamarespite.org
SUMMARY:Relieving Caregiver Stress Through Art
DESCRIPTION:The responsibility of caring for someone you love can be challenging. It is important that you are empowered to seek out moments to connect\, refresh\, and recharge. Art creation and appreciation might be a strategy that you can include in your plan for self-care. \nFriday\, September 18th @ 10 a.m. via Zoom. \nRegister here: https://forms.gle/i9bY5VABWZSTGCfy7
URL:https://alabamarespite.org/event/relieving-caregiver-stress-through-art/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Alabama Respite":MAILTO:jstang@ucphuntsville.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260925T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260925T110000
DTSTAMP:20261025T121348
CREATED:20260828T141311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T141311Z
UID:797-1790330400-1790334000@alabamarespite.org
SUMMARY:The Benefits of Spiritual Practice
DESCRIPTION:Whether you consider yourself religious\, spiritual\, secular or anything in between there are health benefits associated with developing a practice. Join Caregiver Outreach Specialist Jenny Stang as we delve into the benefits of having a spiritual practice. \nFriday\, September 25th @ 10 a.m. via Zoom. \nRegister Here: https://forms.gle/zvvt7BEXSz7HYm4D8 \n 
URL:https://alabamarespite.org/event/the-benefits-of-spiritual-practice/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Alabama Respite":MAILTO:jstang@ucphuntsville.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261001T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261031T110000
DTSTAMP:20261025T121348
CREATED:20261001T153039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T153039Z
UID:827-1790848800-1793444400@alabamarespite.org
SUMMARY:Parent Support Class (8-week session) via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:This 8-week (Sept.-Oct.) virtual class is designed for parents and caregivers of children with additional needs who want more support\, practical tools\, and room to breathe. Each session combines brief teaching\, guided reflection and supportive conversation around caregiving \nstress\, emotional regulation\, family patterns and responding with more steadiness and less shame. \nRegister HERE
URL:https://alabamarespite.org/event/parent-support-class-8-week-session-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Alabama Respite":MAILTO:jstang@ucphuntsville.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261002T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261002T110000
DTSTAMP:20261025T121348
CREATED:20261001T143652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T143652Z
UID:819-1790935200-1790938800@alabamarespite.org
SUMMARY:Caregiver Identity: Who Am I Besides Useful? via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Caregiving can slowly turn “what I do” into “who I am.” Explore role identity\, the pressure to stay useful\, and ways to reconnect with the person who exists beyond caregiving. \nOctober 2nd @10:00 am via Zoom \nRegister HERE
URL:https://alabamarespite.org/event/caregiver-identity-who-am-i-besides-useful-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Alabama Respite":MAILTO:jstang@ucphuntsville.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261009T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261009T110000
DTSTAMP:20261025T121348
CREATED:20261001T152633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T152633Z
UID:821-1791540000-1791543600@alabamarespite.org
SUMMARY:Redefining “Enough” in Caregiving via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:When someone depends on you\, it can feel like there is always more you should be doing. We’ll explore guilt\, unrealistic standards\, and how to define “enough” based on real needs\, limits\, and capacity. \nOctober 9th @ 10:00 am via Zoom \nRegister HERE
URL:https://alabamarespite.org/event/redefining-enough-in-caregiving-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Alabama Respite":MAILTO:jstang@ucphuntsville.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261010T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261010T140000
DTSTAMP:20261025T121348
CREATED:20260902T155051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T155052Z
UID:803-1791626400-1791640800@alabamarespite.org
SUMMARY:Dallas County Hope of Harvest Fest
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://alabamarespite.org/event/dallas-county-hope-of-harvest-fest/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261016T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261016T110000
DTSTAMP:20261025T121348
CREATED:20261001T152754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T152754Z
UID:823-1792144800-1792148400@alabamarespite.org
SUMMARY:*The Advocate’s Body via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Advocacy doesn’t happen only in meetings\, phone calls\, and paperwork. It happens in the body\, too. Learn how sustained vigilance and responsibility can affect caregivers physically and explore ways to support the body carrying the work. \n*Education stipend opportunity \nOctober 16th @10:00 am via Zoom \nRegister HERE
URL:https://alabamarespite.org/event/the-advocates-body-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Alabama Respite":MAILTO:jstang@ucphuntsville.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261023T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261023T110000
DTSTAMP:20261025T121348
CREATED:20261001T152914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T152914Z
UID:825-1792749600-1792753200@alabamarespite.org
SUMMARY:Sustainability Over Sacrifice via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Caregiving may require sacrifice\, but sacrifice cannot be the entire strategy. Explore how to move beyond crisis-mode caregiving and build rhythms\, expectations\, and supports that can hold up over the long haul. \nOctober 23rd @ 10:00 am via Zoom \nRegister HERE
URL:https://alabamarespite.org/event/sustainability-over-sacrifice-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Alabama Respite":MAILTO:jstang@ucphuntsville.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261120
DTSTAMP:20261025T121348
CREATED:20261008T185103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T185103Z
UID:862-1793836800-1795132799@alabamarespite.org
SUMMARY:Caregiving Around the City: Huntsville
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://alabamarespite.org/event/caregiving-around-the-city-huntsville/
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