The Klatch concept is not your ordinary education or support group. A welcoming environment provides the backdrop for skilled peer facilitators to guide guests through a structured dialogue around caregiver issues, decided upon by the group. Offering nourishment, drinks, and comradery, Klatch participants are sure to gain validation, helpful advice, a sense of belonging, and restoration" - Alicia Cain, Virginia Piper Cancer Center
A Caregiver's Klatch ExperienceTom shares what he thought the Caregiver Klatch would be like versus his actual experience.
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The Klatch Process
- Brainstorm
What do You need to talk about this week? Write it on a giant Post-It note. You can write several Post-It notes if you have a lot on your mind! - Pitch!
Now, everyone sticks their ideas on the wall and explains each in 1-2 sentences. - Prioritize
You get three tallies to vote with. You can put them all on your favorite topic or divvy them up as you choose. Everyone does this. Just go to the wall and mark your tallies on the Post-It notes with the ideas you like. The topics with the most votes get talked about first. - Manage the conversation flow
A timer will let us know when we have talked about a topic for 8 minutes. Then we vote to see if we still want to discuss it some more or, if we are ready, move on to the next idea. - Takeaways
In the last 15 minutes, we will reflect on some of the key takeaways from the discussions.
All of this is done over good food and drinks with other people on a similar journey as you are.
Who can participate in a Klatch?
Anyone, 18 & older who is caring for a loved one facing a health crisis can participate in a Caregiver Klatch. If you the person who you were caring for has passed away, you can attend the Sequel Maker Klatch.
When is the Caregiver Klatch?First Thursday of each month from 5:30 - 7:00pm
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When is the Sequel Maker Klatch?Third Wednesday of the month. 5:30 pm - 7:00pm
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Where are the Klatches held?The Caregiver Klatch takes place in a private room at
Urban Growler 2325 Endicott St St Paul, MN 55114 |
More Details about the Klatch?
- Not a typical support group.
- Welcoming environment.
- We provide free food and drinks.
- The klatches are led by skilled facilitators who are themselves caregivers.
- The engaging, fast-paced format allows you to actively participate or just listen and take it in as you want.
- Key lessons, themes and takeaways always shared with all participants.
Our Facilitator, Dan Cramer
Dan is a husband, brother, dog dad, caregiver (metastatic breast cancer since July 2018 and counting), diehard Chicago Cubs fan, competitive backgammon player, avid cook, reader, movie buff, wine lover, and St. Paul resident. He and his wife blog about their cancer journey together at https://meaningandstuff.com/.
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“I joined a Jack’s Caregiver Klatch after 20 months of full-time caregiving. During my wife Cheryl’s battle with cancer, we had excellent medical care. What I failed to recognize was my need for personal support. At the Klatch, I discovered a welcoming group that shared a common challenge. While the group was guided by a trained leader and a simple process, the attendees set the agenda and were the substance of the meeting. I experienced genuine sympathy and gained practical solutions to the challenges I was facing. I wish I had joined Jack’s sooner.” Jack's Caregiver