McGill Cares - Overcoming Caregiver Guilt and Building Your Circle of Care

Zelda Freitas, MSW, is a social worker and clinical advisor in professional practice within the Department of Rehabilitation and Multidisciplinary Services at the CIUSSS Centre-Ouest-de-l’Île-de-Montréal. She is also an assistant professor and course lecturer at the School of Social Work at McGill University. Zelda’s work focuses on caregivers and caregiving, older adults, and psychosocial practice, including palliative and end-of-life care. She is a founding member of the Caregiver Grief Connexion project and brings both professional expertise and lived experience as a former caregiver to her late parents.During this episode of McGill Cares, Zelda will explore the emotional weight of caregiver guilt and how it can impact well-being. She will discuss practical ways to recognize and release these feelings, while highlighting the importance of building a strong “circle of care.” Participants will learn how to share responsibilities, access support, and accept help in order to sustain compassionate, balanced caregiving.This free webcast is available in both ENGLISH and FRENCH.May 13, 2026