Free Oʻahu Workshop: Stress Management for Caregivers During the Holidays and Beyond

Caring for a loved one is one of the most meaningful acts of love — but it can also be one of the most stressful. This November, the people of Hawaiʻi are invited to join a free, in-person workshop designed to support caregivers, providers, aging adults, and individuals living with memory loss.

Hosted by Brain Matters Hawaiʻi and presented by Amy Kelley, a Medical Fitness Specialist and Certified Brain Health Trainer, this empowering event will help attendees learn practical tools to manage stress and protect brain health — especially during the busy holiday season.

About the Workshop

Event: Stress Management for Caregivers During the Holidays and Beyond
Date: Saturday, November 1, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: Catholic Charities Hawaiʻi Community Hall,
1822 Keʻeaumoku Street, Makiki

🔗 Advance Registration Required:
Register here on Eventbrite

(Parking instructions will be provided to all registrants before the event date.)

What You’ll Learn

In this interactive workshop, Amy Kelley will share science-based insights and hands-on strategies to help you understand and manage stress more effectively. Topics include:

• The different types of stress and the distinction between “good” and “bad” stress
• The health consequences of chronic stress and how to prevent them
• Why our brains are wired to focus on negative events — and how to retrain your mind toward positivity
• Simple, effective stress management techniques that you can practice both during the workshop and at home

While no continuing education credits (CEs) or certificates are available for this event, participants will leave with actionable strategies to improve both emotional and brain health.

About the Presenter: Amy Kelley

Amy Kelley is the Executive Director of Brain Matters Hawaiʻi, an organization dedicated to helping Hawaiʻi residents outsmart dementia through education, prevention, and empowerment.

She also serves as part of the Hawaiʻi Dementia Initiative’s Brain Health and Risk Reduction Action Team and is a member of AARP’s Speaker’s Bureau, where she delivers workshops on The Six Pillars of Brain Health.

Through her “Brain Health Huis,” Amy inspires the community to adopt brain-healthy habits using education, goal-setting, social engagement, and sustainable behavior change.

Why This Workshop Matters

The holiday season often brings joy — but for caregivers, it can also increase stress, fatigue, and emotional strain. Learning how to manage stress not only supports your personal well-being but also strengthens your ability to care for others.

By attending this free workshop, you’ll gain practical tools to find balance, foster resilience, and protect both your brain and heart health.

📞 Need Help Registering?

For questions or registration assistance, please contact:
Jody Mishan
📞 (808) 295-2624
✉️ jmishan@hawaii.rr.com

Sponsored by Brain Matters Hawaiʻi

Join us for this community event and discover new ways to nurture your mind, body, and spirit. Let’s continue to build a healthier, more resilient Hawaiʻi — one caregiver at a time.