Care for Carers
Programme
Supporting burnout, compassion fatigue, and emotional exhaustion
Programme Overview
When you spend your days caring for others — whether professionally or for a loved one the cost of that care accumulates quietly. Over time, absorbing others’ pain, distress, and trauma can lead to compassion fatigue: a deep physical, emotional, and spiritual exhaustion that goes beyond ordinary tiredness. You may find yourself emotionally numb, unable to switch off, or dreading the people and situations you once felt called to support. This is not weakness. It is what happens when caring people give without adequate support for themselves.
The Care for Carers Programme is designed specifically for people experiencing compassion fatigue and carer exhaustion. It offers far more than rest — it gives you the structured support, professional guidance, and protected time needed to process what you’ve absorbed and genuinely restore your reserves. Here, for once, you are the one being cared for.
You’ll be paired with a programme mentor who provides daily one-on-one support tailored entirely to you. Counselling and pastoral care are available to help process secondary trauma safely, because compassion fatigue often carries an emotional weight that rest alone cannot lift. Every element of your stay is shaped around what you need.
Programme Includes:
This is a residential programme that includes access to the following services.
- Full catering by onsite chefs
- Two accommodation options
- Wi-fi access
- Wellness activities
- Creative spaces
- Quiet time in nature
- Pastoral care
- *Counselling
Programme length 1–2 weeks. Pricing based on accommodation type, not including flights. Funding assistance may be available.
*Counselling is available as an add-on and is particularly recommended for those experiencing compassion fatigue or secondary traumatic stress. If you’re unsure whether it would help you, our team will discuss this with you during the application process.
Designed for people who:
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Are caring for a loved one with long-term illness or disability.
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Work in a caregiving or helping profession (e.g. support worker, nurse, counsellor, social worker).
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Are feeling emotionally worn out, overlooked, or unsupported.
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Would benefit from a short break to recharge in a peaceful, guided setting.
- Are experiencing compassion fatigue from sustained caring, professionally or at home.
- Work in healthcare, mental health, social services, education, emergency response, or another helping profession.
- Are caring for a loved one with long-term illness, disability, or mental health challenges — and have lost sight of their own needs.
- Are being referred or supported by a health professional, employer, or family member who recognises they need proper recovery.
- Have been told they need a break, but sense that a holiday alone won’t be enough.
- Feel emotionally numb, unable to switch off, or dread returning to their caring role.
Expected Outcomes
Many experience a renewed sense of purpose and perspective, along with practical ways to care for themselves while continuing to care for others. The programme helps reduce feelings of guilt, burnout, and emotional fatigue, and encourages healthy boundaries, rest habits, and long-term self-care strategies. Post-programme support is available.
Premium Accommodation
Choose the fully self-contained beachfront cottage, newly renovated and set in a private, tranquil location, perfect for rest, reflection, and recovery. Or one of the Bayview Studio’s in the main lodge, with stunning bay views and a second-storey veranda an ideal space to relax and recharge.
Private cabin with shared bathroom
Often called the “best view in the bay,” our Historic Whalers Cabins offer simple, comfortable accommodation with shared bathroom facilities. While they focus on the basics, the stunning outlook makes them a perfect choice for rest and reflection.
Full catering by onsite chefs
Our chefs at Gracepoint prepare meals with care and packed with flavour. Served buffet style in the community dinning room.
This time, it’s your turn
Taking this step isn’t selfish — it’s necessary. Fill in our short form or send us an email, and we’ll take it from there. No pressure, no commitment required just yet.
Take the first step
Taking this step isn’t selfish — it’s necessary. Fill in our short form or send us an email, and we’ll take it from there. No pressure, no commitment required just yet.
Prefer to email
Send us a message and someone from our team will get back to you within 2 business days.
Introducing the Gracepoint Fund
If you are struggling financially but still need care, you may be eligible for a wellness grant through the Gracepoint Fund. These grants can cover part or all of the cost of your programme. There is an application process, and each request is reviewed based on need and available funding.