by Loren Gelberg-Goff | Blog, Boundaries, Caregivers, Change, Family, Self-Care, Uncategorized
Part 1 of “The Unexpected Journey” It started as a short stint in the hospital, followed by the need for some rehabilitative care upon returning home. It didn’t seem too complicated or onerous, so you of course volunteered to do what was needed...
by Loren Gelberg-Goff | Anger, Blog, Boundaries, Caregivers, Change, Family, Forgiveness, Patience, Relationships, Self-Care
Picking up on where we left off in the last post…. Let’s say you’ve been caring for someone you’ve known for a long time (maybe your whole life if they’re a family member), and because of age or illness they are no longer the person they used to be. There’s no loving...
by Loren Gelberg-Goff | Blog, Caregivers, Change, Family, Gratitude, Grief, Growth, Patience, Relationships, Self-Care
I can’t tell you how often this dilemma comes up in client sessions and my conversations with colleagues. It occurs very frequently among people who are taking care of family members (but professional caregivers are not immune!). It’s an issue that’s important to deal...
by Loren Gelberg-Goff | Beliefs, Blog, Boundaries, Caregivers, Family, Happiness, Relationships, Resilience, Self-Care, Support Groups
Last week I shared a question from a reader about how to handle the upset feelings that come with finding out that after your parent turned down an offer from you…they turned around and asked your sibling for the very thing you had offered! I wrote last week about why...
by Loren Gelberg-Goff | Beliefs, Blog, Boundaries, Caregivers, Family, Relationships, Self-Awareness, Self-Care, Self-Esteem, Support Groups
Got a great Question from a reader this week: “My mother has been in and out of the hospital for the past month. I’ve offered to take my father to the hospital to visit (he doesn’t drive any more), and he always says “No, you don’t have to…” …and then later it turns...
by Loren Gelberg-Goff | Blog
Last week I wrote about how easy it is for caregivers to become socially isolated, and discontinue activities they used to enjoy, without even realizing it’s happening. I suggested ways to become aware that’s happened, and take steps to “get back out there” and do the...
by Loren Gelberg-Goff | Beliefs, Boundaries, Caregivers, Happiness, Self-Awareness, Self-Care
If you are a caregiver for one or more other people (think: aging parent, sick spouse or sibling, and/or children), you know all too well how many hours out of your day you can spend making sure all their needs are met. Whether you are providing daily personal care...
by Loren Gelberg-Goff | Beliefs, Change, Growth, Happiness, Inspiration, Renewal, Success
Welcome to 2016! Question: What has already shown up on your radar screen this week as something you would like to change in your life? Whatever it is for you, I encourage you to make that your first desired outcome, and make a solid commitment to achieving it! Why be...
by Loren Gelberg-Goff | Attitude, Beliefs, Blog, Change, Growth, Happiness, Inspiration, Relationships, Renewal, Success
Just a quick note to see if I can help get the gears turning in your mind about how to be bolder and more confident when making your New Years resolutions this week…. I know I’ve always taught you about the benefits of using affirmations and declarations as a way to...
by Loren Gelberg-Goff | Attitude, Beliefs, Blog, Inspiration, Resilience, Self-Care, Trust
As you prepare for your holiday festivities this week (or maybe for some much-needed quiet time!), I just wanted to give you a gift from my heart: a poem that’s meant to empower and sustain you even in the most trying of times. It doesn’t take long to...
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