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 communication coming from [...]
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 with head-on, because ignoring it will only make it worse. So here [...]
Besides the many sibling and parent/child challenges that I hear about on nearly a daily basis, I frequently have occasion to help my clients navigate the stresses of difficult professional encounters. Whether it’s a boss/subordinate relationship, networking groups or business associates, where career success and money are on the line the stakes are always high! [...]
If forgiveness were easy, this article wouldn’t be necessary…. But the reality is, forgiveness is often difficult. And in the world of caregiving, forgiveness can be fraught with much confusion and stress. I have received a number of requests from caregivers dealing with forgiveness challenges with people they are caring for who they feel didn’t [...]


