Frequently Asked Questions
What is Family Mentorship for Caregivers?
Kevin Dunn’s Family Mentorship and Skill-Building is all about the caregiver and family members who are supporting their loved one. The focus is on skill development…with the goal being your increased effectiveness. We’ll discover what skills are needed, practice implementation, gauge progress to remain on target, and ensure achievement of objectives.
What is Skill-Building?
When families are challenged by a loved one’s illness, skill-building is vital. It is the intentional selection, development, and deliberate practice of tools that improve effectiveness in challenging situations…and is the process of strengthening the emotional, relational, and behavioral capabilities needed to navigate caregiving with greater adaptability, steadiness, and resilience.
So, in a nutshell:
Mentorship = the relationship and the process
Skill-building = the tools being developed and practiced
Is this therapy?
No. This is values-based skill-building and mentorship focused on supporting caregivers and families navigating recovery.