Heather Zoccali, a dancer and movement teacher, was thrust into a family caregiver role from the time she was a child. In 2017, Heather founded The Arch Foundation (TAF) after becoming a full time caregiver to her eldest son, Connor.

Connor was injured in a vehicle-pedestrian accident while walking to school on March 10th, 2015, resulting in a catastrophic spinal cord injury. In 2018, Heather founded the Caregivers Program for No Barriers USA. Heather’s mission is to encourage and provide tools for often-forgotten self-care and foster individual empowerment. Her insights are invaluable for all FOURTH ACTers as we navigate our own lives while tending to our elders.

The beauty of forgiveness and releasing guilt. The many aspects of self-love and self-compassion. The gifts of being a caregiver. The power of choosing our own narrative in life.

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