Posts by Caregiver Mental Wellness, Inc.

Living in T.H.R.I.V.E. As a family caregiver, it seems like you are the giving tree; always giving, never receiving. It’s important that you find balance between giving care and taking care of you. Here are some ways to work on finding that balance and staying positive. Staying positive keeps you in an elevated place, so…

If you are like most people, you were excited about 2023 and went into the new year wearing rose-colored glasses. Maybe you had even written out some resolutions/goals for yourself and began with gusto. Until something called REAL LIFE came to town and then they went right out the window….am I right? Yeah, I thought…

How naming emotions calms you down. KEY POINTS• Over-the-top emotions can cloud our judgment, impair decision-making, and strain relationships.• Affect labeling works on the idea of cognitive reappraisal, where we rethink the meaning of our emotions.• Affect labeling shows that we can handle life’s challenges, no matter how tough they are.Kevin, a counseling client of…

Most working individuals must balance the duties and responsibilities of their job with the responsibilities in their personal lives to include raising children or even grandchildren, while maintaining and nurturing a relationship with their significant other. In addition to each of these roles, many individuals at some point in their life will also become a…

In an era characterized by globalization and mobility, the traditional concept of caregiving hasexpanded beyond geographical boundaries. Distance caregiving has emerged as a significantaspect of contemporary family dynamics, challenging individuals to provide support and carefor their loved ones from afar. This paradigm shift is fueled by factors such as careeropportunities, educational pursuits, and the general…

Managing the input of grown children can be difficult while caring for a spouse. KEY POINTS My client Linda cried to me in session, “I am so caught in the middle. Kevin and Sue, my two adult children, keep trying to ‘help’ me manage their dad, my husband, Don. Don has early stages of dementia and we…

Have you ever wondered if hypnosis could help you achieve your goals? Well, the truth is that hypnotherapy offers a broad spectrum of benefits. From personal development to behavioral changes and stress management, it has proven to be an effective tool in unlocking one’s full potential But what exactly is hypnosis and how does it…

Caring for a loved one is often a role we take on willingly and selflessly. Whether it is looking out for an aging parent, providing emotional support to a friend going through a tough time, or assisting a family member with a disability, we step into the caregiving role out of love and concern. However,…