by Lisa Kendall | Jun 26, 2011 | Caregiver Issues, Stress Management, Women's Health
Mrs. Jenson is a full-time care partner for her husband, who has had a severe stroke. It’s very hard work, but she has some help in the home, as well as wonderfully supportive family, and she is able to get out for church and social activities. Every so often,...
by Lisa Kendall | Feb 28, 2011 | Grief & Bereavement, Stress Management, Women's Health
I remember reading once that the Ancient Celtic prescription for physical and emotional healing was “laughter, sorrow, and rest.” (If you know where I heard this, please let me know and I’ll give proper attribution!) This weekend I was reminded of...
by Lisa Kendall | Aug 30, 2010 | Caregiver Issues, Eden Alternative, Elderhood
Coming to Pennsylvania! EDEN at HOME Creating Quality of Life for Care Partner Teams Training Certification Workshop Host: Community LIFE 702 Second Avenue, Tarentum, PA September 25-27, 2010 Eden at Home Educator: Lisa A. Kendall, LCSW-R, CSW-G Register NOW! Space...
by Lisa Kendall | Aug 26, 2010 | Caregiver Issues, Eden Alternative, Grief & Bereavement, Stress Management
Is it OK to love your clients? I say yes. Before you report me to the State Ethics committee, I’m not talking about romantic entanglements or inappropriate sexual contact or even the violation of healthy boundaries. But in the health care field we’ve always been told...