Powerful Tools For Caregivers

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Powerful Tools for Caregivers

Powerful Tools For Caregivers is a self-care educational program for friend or family caregivers.

This program provides caregivers with tools and strategies to better handle the unique challenges that a caregiver may face. Powerful Tools helps caregivers develop skills and confidence to better care for themselves while caring for others.

It is a six-week series led by trained facilitators using a standardized curriculum.
The weekly topics range from reducing your stress to communicating in challenging situation and mastering caregiving decisions.
The curriculum in this program has shown to improve: self-care behaviors, management of emotions, self-efficacy, and the use of community resources.

How Long: 6 weeks

How Often: 1x per week for either 90 min or 2.5 hours each time (dependent upon facilitator)

Cost: Free of charge

UPCOMING CLASSES:

La Crescent
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church – 21 N Hill Street, La Crescent, MN 55947

Mondays – April 27, May 4, May 11, May 18, May 25, June 1, June 8 2026
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Mankato
St. John’s Lutheran Church – 201 North Broad St. Suite 100, Mankato, MN 56001

Tuesdays, April 14, April 21, April 28, May 5, May 12, May 19 2026
1:00 PM – 2:30PM

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Powerful Tools for Caregivers

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Sue DegallierActive Aging Program Director, Program Coordinator Winona County

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Sue Degallier

Active Aging Program Director

Sue grew up on a healthy dose of Spam in Austin, Minnesota. While attending the College of St. Teresa in Winona, she fell in love with the city – and one of its citizens, Paul. She continued to work in her degreed field of music while staying home to raise 4 children. During her most rewarding job as mommy, Sue spent many hours volunteering in various capacities. These connections made her transition to Catholic Charities Active Aging Programs Administrator an easy one. “I am most energized when out of the office visiting with our partners and their amazing volunteers”, Sue reflected. Music continues to play an important role in her life as she teaches, provides music therapy and serves in worship ministry. A love for sewing, reading, word games, along with any time spent with her family round out what she considers a very blessed life.

507-450-0287
sdegallier@ccsomn.org

Maria Stumpf-AhmedActive Aging Program Coordinator Watonwan, Jackson, Martin and Faribault Counties

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Maria Stumpf-Ahmed

Active Aging Program Coordinator, Watonwan, Jackson, Martin and Faribault counties

Maria grew up in Lakefield in southern Minnesota and attended St. Cloud State University where she studied Human Relations and Multicultural Education and Criminal Justice. Maria returned back to her Minnesota roots, after living in the Southern part of the United States and on the West Coast, where she was active in volunteering and non-profit work in the area of social justice where she encouraged, empowered, organized and advocated with and for individuals in many areas.

Maria is a dog lover, who loves to curl up with her dogs and read a good book, preferably by the fireplace. She is also a fabric artist who creates many pieces of art for her family, friends, and dogs. Maria enjoys hiking and being outdoors, and continues to visit state and national parks around the United States during her vacations.

507-905-8602
mahmed@ccsomn.org

Sheila FillaActive Aging Program Coordinator Houston and Wabasha Counties

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Sheila Filla

Active Aging Program Coordinator
Houston and Wabasha Counties

Raised in the picturesque landscape of southwest Wisconsin, Sheila is driven by a passion for helping others and a commitment to lifelong learning. With a strong educational foundation that includes a degree in business management as well as food and nutrition, she has cultivated a diverse skill set that has enriched her career. She thrives in dynamic environments where she can utilize her organizational talents and interpersonal skills to support others. Outside of her professional life, Sheila enjoys volunteering, finding fulfillment in giving back to her community and making a positive impact in the lives of those around her. In her leisure time, she embraces her creative side through cooking, gardening, knitting, and sewing. Whether she is experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen or cultivating her garden, Sheila approaches every endeavor with enthusiasm and dedication.

507-494-8288
sfilla@ccsomn.org