Caregiving changes us, and so does being cared for. In profound ways. I can feel the transformative experience of caregiving in different parts of my life. Devoting time to care…
Caring for the Caregiver to Prevent Burnout
The role of caregiver is not usually one we plan for. It’s often thrust upon us unexpectedly, either with a loved one’s sudden diagnosis, or a change in their capacity…
Mindfulness Meditation Increases Stress Resilience
As hinted in a previous post, I have been musing on mindfulness. I see mindfulness as the act of paying attention and striving to be present, at any given moment…
What’s in Our Stress-Busting Toolbox?
Stress Coping Skills, Part 2! Self-Care covers a whole range of ways that we can be kind to ourselves in times of stress: taking breaks, socialising, having fun, getting adequate…
/What’s in our stress coping skills toolbox?
What’s in our stress coping skills toolbox? Stress, for the purpose of this article, is the response we have to challenging situations that cause us to change or act in…