by Lisa Kendall | Jun 16, 2020 | covid-19, Eden Alternative, Stress Management, well-being
Even in the most intense times, you can connect to BE-ing. In fact, learning how to BE in the moment will help you cope with stress, perform at peak level, and maintain focus so you can respond to the person with whom you share care, rather than just react to the stressors and demands around you.
by Lisa Kendall | Apr 8, 2020 | Caregiver Issues, covid-19, Eden Alternative, Grief & Bereavement, Stress Management, Trauma, well-being
As health care providers, we need to be aware that people who live with a trauma history may be triggered by face-masks in ways they may not even comprehend on a conscious level. I’m thinking of two primary kinds of trauma right now, although there may be others:
by Lisa Kendall | Feb 5, 2020 | Circle Work, Eden Alternative, Retirement, well-being, Women's Health
It is with a sense of wonder, curiosity, sadness, and gratitude that I am announcing the closing of my Ithaca-based psychotherapy practice.
by Lisa Kendall | Nov 15, 2019 | Eden Alternative
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by Lisa Kendall | Jun 21, 2019 | Caregiver Issues, Eden Alternative, Leadership, Trauma, well-being
Even though painful memories and unresolved trauma can keep Elders and their care partners from enjoying the bounty of a rich and vibrant community, there are real-world approaches to recognizing and responding to the effects of trauma. We can ensure that everyone in our community is able to hear and say “yes” to our invitation to enjoy the Garden!
by Lisa Kendall | Jun 11, 2019 | Eden Alternative, Elderhood, Leadership, Trauma
“How has Mrs. Smith handled change in the past?” This was how we predicted how well a new resident would cope with nursing home admission in 1983, when I started my career in aging services. For the most part, this simplistic rule of thumb seemed to work, but I look...