by Loren Gelberg-Goff | Anger, Blog, Boundaries, Caregivers, Family, Guilt, Relationships, Self-Care, Stress, Support Groups
Here’s a tale about boundaries – and the almost-certain impact that not having them will have on you, too. A client of mine, Sarah, complained all the time about not having time for herself to get things done. The reason – always – was that she was...
by Loren Gelberg-Goff | Boundaries, Caregivers, Family, Relationships, Self-Care, Support Groups
She brought you into this world. She cared for you and made sure you got everything you needed in life…and she was the BOSS. When you were growing up she set the rules and controlled your life – and as you aged into adulthood, she still managed to be...
by Loren Gelberg-Goff | Boundaries, Caregivers, Family, Relationships, Self-Care, Support Groups
Ahhh summer. It’s all about days at the shore, barbecues, and lighter schedules, but for so many, it’s also about hands-on caregiving for a loved one. At the time of year when people are sitting by the pool after work, or taking a vacation, you are at your second job...
by Loren Gelberg-Goff | Blog, Boundaries, Caregivers, Family, Forgiveness, Patience, Relationships, Self-Awareness, Self-Care, Stress
If you’ve recently become a caregiver (perhaps unexpectedly!), and especially if it involves caring for a member of your family, I hope you found my last blog post helpful. In it I suggested the steps to take first to orient yourself in your new role so you won’t feel...
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...
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