The Empty Bed
How are you holding space for your grief, remembering those who have passed? Are you giving yourself time to heal? If it has been a while, do you also make room for your own growth, your own life?
Rest and Renewal for Caregivers, in Only 10 Minutes!
In 2011, I wrote a blog post about the importance of regularly taking time away from caregiving, often referred to as “respite.” At that time, I suggested that in every day, we should have a respite of at least 10 minutes or so, and in every week we should plan...Don’t wait! You can have a refreshing ‘Retreat’ today!
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,...Eden at Home Trainer Certification Workshop: September 25-27, 2010
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...When Caring leads to Love
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...
Passionate about person-directed, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approaches to care that maximize well-being for every member of the care partner team!