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Every family’s caregiving experience is unique, shaped by its own dynamics and challenges, which affect the emotions parents experience in different ways. While some may find joy and fulfillment, others struggle with frustration, exhaustion, or mixed emotions. Family caregivers do…

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…

Coping with Guilt: A Guide for Family Caregivers, Author: Carolyn Dowdy Guilt is a common emotion among family caregivers, often stemming from the immense responsibilities and elevated expectations they place on themselves. Even sometimes the guilt may come from situations…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…