Going back after 8 months at home - any advice?

I stepped out for 8 months to care for a family member and now want to return. I have read a lot of threads here and could not find my exact situation. I am unsure how to describe the break. What helped?

Refresh the main tools of your field with a few tutorials. It builds confidence.

I began with part-time temp work, which helped me get back into the rhythm.