Welcome participants and introduce the session. Mention that today's focus is on self-care strategies designed for caregivers and veterans, acknowledging the unique experiences of military service and transition.

Discuss the warm-up activity and encourage veterans to share how their military experiences shape their current feelings. This helps build connection and acknowledges their background.

Highlight the interactive discussion, focusing on challenges specific to caregiving and veteran transitions. Encourage sharing of personal experiences that reflect the influence of military service on self-care routines.

Introduce a practical self-care activity such as a guided mindfulness exercise. Emphasize adapting self-care techniques to veteran-specific contexts, such as managing stress common in military service and transition.

Lead a cool-down session with instructions for a 4-4 breathing exercise. Ask participants to reflect on how their veteran identity can be a strength in managing stress and maintaining self-care.

Conclude the session by summarizing key self-care strategies and inviting any last questions. Reemphasize that self-care is essential for sustaining caregiving roles and honoring the contributions of veterans.