People become caregivers by chance and/or by choice. Physical, spiritual and emotional energy can be consumed such that we feel depleted. Intentional self‐empathy is essential to experiencing abundant life and to bearing light, love and care for others. Participants will have an opportunity to develop an empathy ‘tool set.’ Wisdom from Bowen Theory to Brene’ Brown will be incorporated. We will consider how self‐empathy connects to caregiving, beginning with the “airplane method.” Caregiving is hard! Spend time in this session considering what best nourishes you in mind, body and spirit. In this session we will glean wisdom from experts and …