What an Incredible Day at Purple Parade 2025! 💜
On 25th October 2025, Singapore came together for a truly inspiring celebration of unity and inclusion at Purple Parade 2025.
On 17 April 2025, CaringSG hosted a deeply meaningful Self-Care Workshop facilitated by Julia Chan—caregiver, certified mental wellness coach, and author of The Healing Journal: A Caregiver’s Path to Self-Care. With a nurturing approach shaped by her own lived experiences, Julia guided participants through practical tools to better care for themselves while supporting their loved ones.
The workshop drew participants into a space of reflection, equipping them with strategies that are simple yet powerful. As one participant shared, “This reminded me that my needs matter too.”
Building Your Emotional Toolkit
Participants were first encouraged to identify what makes them feel calm, happy, or restored. From nature walks and music to deep breathing or simply having a quiet moment, these activities formed the basis of their personal emotional toolkit—a concept drawn directly from The Healing Journal.
Participants were also asked to list their emotional triggers—what irritates, exhausts, or overwhelms them. By naming their emotions and identifying patterns, caregivers can take proactive steps toward emotional regulation.
Affirmations & Boundaries: Reclaiming Self-Worth
In another reflective activity, participants wrote personal affirmations to strengthen self-compassion. Statements such as “I deserve rest” and “I forgive myself” encouraged a re-alignment with their inner values.
Julia also spoke about the importance of setting boundaries as a practice of self-care and protecting one’s resources. Caregivers explored how to say “no” without guilt or offence, and how to express their needs in both family and workplace settings.
Time Management & Ecosystem Mapping
Caregivers often put themselves last. The workshop addressed this through a time management activity where attendees mapped out opportunities to incorporate micro self-care moments into their daily routines.
A highlight was the Ecosystem Mapping activity—where each caregiver visualised their network of support. Using pens of different colours, they marked:
> Black: existing support (family, friends, services)
> Blue: desired connections they hope to build
> Red: individuals they would like to support in return
This visual helped caregivers realise the strength—and gaps—within their circles of care.
A Path to Sustainable Care
The workshop closed with an encouraging reminder: self-care is not indulgence—it is necessary. Just like we recharge our phones daily, caregivers too need their personal battery recharged regularly.
For organisations looking to support their employees’ or caregivers’ well-being, CaringSG offers customised self-care talks and workshops tailored for corporate settings. These sessions are ideal for building emotional resilience, improving staff morale, and creating more empathetic communities or workplaces.
👉 If your organisation is interested in hosting a customised self-care talk or workshop for your team, reach out to us at workshop@caring.sg.
Let’s continue to learn, connect, and empower—because you deserve care too. 💚
Other Updates
Celebrate a BIG Sports and Wellness Bang with CaringSG!
On 31st August 2025, a total of 56 CaringSG members — caregivers and their loved ones with physical, intellectual, and neurological impairments — came together at NTUC Club’s multipurpose hall, Singpost Centre to celebrate the last day of August with a BIG Sports and Wellness Bang!
CaringSG Webinar Summary: Empowering Families Through Sexuality Education
Teaching children about sexuality and healthy relationships is never an easy task, and for parents of children with intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the challenges can feel even more overwhelming. To support caregivers on this journey, CaringSG recently hosted a webinar featuring expert insights and heartfelt sharing from both a professional and a parent, offering practical guidance, reassurance, and hope.
Celebrating SG60 with Caregivers at Bird Paradise
On 11 August 2025, 62 participants — including caregivers, persons with disabilities (PwDs), and their family members and loved ones, volunteers and CaringSG team — came together for a memorable SG60 celebration at Bird Paradise, Mandai.
Celebrating SG60: National Day Istana Open House
On 3 August 2025, CaringSG proudly joined the nation in commemorating Singapore’s 60th birthday at the National Day Istana Open House (NDIOH).
Celebrating Volunteer Appreciation Day 2025: Honouring Five Years of Heart-Led Action
On 12 July 2025, CaringSG celebrated Volunteer Appreciation Day with heartfelt gratitude and joy. Marking five years of empowering caregivers, the event honoured the volunteers who have been the heart of our mission. From touching performances and meaningful awards to laughter, cake, and connection — it was a celebration of care in its truest form.
